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Next three moves for the Pelicans: How to rebuild after an AD trade

Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

What's next for the New Orleans Pelicans after firing GM Dell Demps on Friday?

The answer, as we all know, is likely an Anthony Davis trade this summer. But that should only be the first step as the Pelicans remake their roster with an eye toward producing the "sustainable winning" ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday that owner Gayle Benson has as a goal.

If I were advising New Orleans on the next steps toward rebuilding the roster for a post-AD future, here's what I would recommend.