While New Orleans has squeezed a decent amount of playmaking out of the Williamson-Ingram-CJ McCollum trio, it might benefit this bunch to have a true floor general leading the way.

This club was a mess in major moments this season. The Pelicans ranked 24th in clutch efficiency, per NBA.com, and their typically ignitable attack was largely to blame. They managed a meager 101.5 points per 100 possessions, which was the league’s fifth-worst mark.

An offensive organizer could help get all the puzzle pieces into place. New Orleans discussed a Dejounte Murray at the deadline, and while those talks fell apart, it hardly feels like that door is closed. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, it is “likely” the Atlanta Hawks trade either Murray or Trae Young this offseason.

Young has better numbers, but his defensive deficiencies would make him a less than ideal fit with Williamson and Ingram (and McCollum, if he wasn’t included in the deal). Murray, an All-Star the last time he functioned as a primary playmaker, could help with not only table-setting duties, but also point-of-attack defense, support scoring and enough perimeter shot-making to keep defenses honest.