The New Orleans Pelicans have already seen a wave of change hit them this offseason and there may be on the way as new president of basketball operations Joe Dumars continues to rework this roster.

Dumars was very aggressive in the trade market immediate following him getting the job. He swapped CJ McCollum for Jordan Poole and has already bargained next year's first round pick.

If the Pelicans look anything like contenders at the deadline, expect them to be an active team. If things get even worse than before, they could also consider selling some bits away.

Here are the players in New Orleans that are most likely to get moved in trade talks this season:

PF Zion Williamson

This still doesn’t seem like the right move for the Pelicans, but it could still very well happen. It’s gotten to the point, however, that teams will need to see Williamson on the court before they hand out what New Orleans will need for a trade to happen.

Right now, the former Duke Blue Devils star might only bring back a limited return. He’s uber-talented, but just can’t say healthy.

The Pelicans should only move him if they have another franchise cornerstone ready to take his place. It would likely need to be in a swap involving another star.

For that to happen, Williamson needs to have a strong year. At the same time, Williamson having a strong year would give New Orleans pause in trading him.

It just doesn't make a ton of sense right now, but it’s certainly not off the table.

C Kevon Looney

As of now, Looney's role as a backup big behind Yves Missi seems clear. Things could change as the season moves on and Derik Queen gets more involved. How much sense does it make to pay a third center on this team $8 million a year?

Add in the fact that Looney has a club option for next year, and he would be a perfect candidate for a contending team that needs bigs down the stretch. 

The 29-year-old never really developed his offensive bag, but is a great situational defender and rebounder. It's just not clear what use that will be for the Pelicans right now.

SG Jordan Hawkins

The clock is ticking for Hawkins to break out. It may seem harsh heading into year three, but the only thing that really improved last season was his minutes per game.

The 23-year-old is fun to watch when he is on fire. He took multiple games over last season and looked every part of the sharpshooter that New Orleans drafted No. 14 overall in 2023.

Unfortunately, there were far more games where nothing was falling and he was a negative on the court.

There is still time for him to develop, but they may need to move on and free up minutes for Jeremiah Fears and Jose Alvarado if Hawkins can't start to figure things out.