On the other hand, it’s interesting that the Kings attempted to move Gay–their second leading scorer–who’s coming off a 2014-2015 campaign that saw him average career highs in points and assists per game. Unfortunately, the Pelicans aren’t better off for it, and they’re sit at 12-26 as we approach the midway point of the season, good for third worst in the Western Conference.
Anderson, an 8-year NBA vet, is currently enjoying a fine season offensively, averaging 17 points and 6 rebounds per game in New Orleans, shooting just over 37% from behind the arc. SheridanHoops is reporting that today, the Kings reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans looking to swap Gay with Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson, but the Pelicans chose not to go through with it.