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After the four-team blockbuster deal involving James Harden, Victor Oladipo, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, the NBA trade market absorbed the ferocity of that trade and it reset around all 30 franchises. Amid the coronavirus pandemic causing game postponements, there have been health and safety concerns for teams taking the main focus beyond the usual trade conversations.

Still, the trade market is beginning to pick up pace with two key dates approaching:

Feb. 2: the last day a player can be traded and still be aggregated in a multi-player transaction at the March 25 trade deadline.

Feb. 6: most players who signed free-agent contracts in the offseason can begin to be traded.

A team that is expected to be prominent in the trade market picture, rival teams expect: The New Orleans Pelicans. The franchise is off to an uneven 5-10 start to the season. New Orleans has been receiving calls about the availability of Lonzo Ball and JJ Redikk and has shown an openness to discussing trades around both with interested teams, sources tell The Athletic. A move would create a clearer pathway for young guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis in the Pelicans’ rotation.

For the Pelicans, the future core is centered around Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, and although there have been hurdles along the way the franchise has remained committed to continuing to develop an identity around both cornerstones. When the Pelicans hired Stan Van Gundy as the new head coach, Ingram and Williamson expressed strong desires to have the veteran coach come in and set the tone for accountability. It stings through defeat sometimes, but the Pelicans have so far been pleased with Van Gundy’s job early this season, sources said.

Ball, the fourth-year guard, will enter restricted free agency this offseason. Redikk is a veteran player whom contending teams would surely pursue. For now, there isn’t a move imminent for the Pelicans and the franchise has been sifting through other teams placing calls on the two veteran productive guards.

Atlanta Hawks

Rival teams are monitoring Hawks’ pending restricted free agent John Collins, sources said. Collins, who rejected an extension offer from Atlanta in December, will be among the top big men available in free agency.

Detroit Pistons

New York and the Clippers are among interested teams in Pistons guard Derrick Rose, sources said. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has a long history with Rose, coaching the former league MVP in Chicago and Minnesota.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors and Pelicans discussed a potential deal involving Kelly Oubre Jr., sources said. There isn’t traction as of yet. Like many conversations around this time, it is a scenario.

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• Guillory / Partnow: Lonzo Ball’s future, Steven Adams’ fit and more Pelicans analysis

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