The Milwaukee Bucks traded George Hill to the New Orleans Pelicans in the Jrue Holiday deal, but he may not play a single game in New Orleans.
According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfelspressbox.com, Hill is expected to receive trade interest from a number of NBA title contenders.
An Eastern Conference executive said he’s heard George Hill, whom the Bucks dealt to New Orleans on Monday, is drawing interest from a spate of title contenders, including both L.A. teams, Boston, Golden State and Miami.
Hill played with Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of the 2017-18 NBA season, so it's not a surprise to see the Lakers on this list. Hill has career averages of 11.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists with the San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, Sacramento Kings, Cavs and Bucks.
The Clippers desperately need a starting-caliber point guard next to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. While the Clips are in the mix to sign Rajon Rondo, they could trade for Hill if Rondo re-signs with the Lakers or signs with the Atlanta Hawks.
It doesn't really make sense for the Pelicans to keep Hill since they have Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe on the roster, the latter of whom was acquired by New Orleans in the Holiday deal as well.
It's going to be interesting to see where Hill gets traded to. He's a solid NBA veteran who can knock down open shots and play tough defense in the half-court.
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