New Orleans Saints players just recently broke for the summer, taking time away from the field to rest and prepare for training camp in late July. But a big move by the neighboring New Orleans Pelicans caught their attention when they reached a deal to trade superstar Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. The trade agreement was first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The agreement brought a king’s ransom to the Pelicans, including Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart, as well as three first-round picks over the next few years, including this year’s No. 4 overall selection. Combining that haul with the Pelicans’ own No. 1 overall pick — which will be used on consensus top prospect Zion Williamson — and the future is bright for New Orleans basketball.
Reactions from Saints players were mixed. Some of them, like defensive end Cameron Jordan, are avid Pelicans fans and frequently in the crowd at Smookie King Center. Some players wished Davis well in his departure, while others took the opportunity to welcome the new Lakers players to town. Here are the best reactions from Saints players on social media:
