The New Orleans Pelicans' desperate need for a center is well-documented. In the 2025-26 season, the Pelicans had one of the worst center rotations in the league. Derik Queen quickly proved that he couldn't play center in the NBA at this stage of his career, and Kevon Looney established out of the gate that he was no longer a rotation-caliber big man. This left Yves Missi and way-past-his-prime DeAndre Jordan as the only centers in the rotation. Jordan understandably spent most of the season on the bench, watching the Pelicans get outrebounded and overwhelmed physically night in and night out. That is why the top priority for the Pelicans this summer will be to acquire a difference-maker at center. The problem is, they don't have the necessary resources to bring in such a player. Plus, the free agent market for centers is bereft of starting-caliber options. So, whoever the Pelicans add will be far from a perfect option.…