The Pelicans' overall performance so far this season can be said to be disappointing, as the rising star Zion Williamson did not play a single game for the team, but Ingram was unable to lead the team to move forward.
Given that many teams are hoping to change the tide this season, there's no reason why the Pelicans wouldn't want a move before the trade deadline. According to the US media Jack Simone, the Pelicans are fully capable of trying to push the deal with the Trail Blazers:
The Pelicans got: CJ McCollum, Larry Nance Jr
The Blazers got: Jonas Valanciunas, Derwent Graham, Jaxon Hayes, Thomas Satoransky
CJ McCollum averaged 20.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game for the Trail Blazers after his absence this season, in addition to a 42.4 percent shooting percentage and 39.3 percent three-point shooting.
In this deal, the Pelicans need to send players such as Valanciunas, Graham, Hayes and Satoransky, but getting mcCollum and Larry Nance Jr. will undoubtedly make the Pelicans a team with better lineup depth.
As for the Blazers getting the tough players after sending McCollum and Larry Nance Jr., it will largely depend on whether the Blazers want to continue to build a lineup around Lillard or go into the rebuilding phase completely.
If the Blazers also want to build a competitive roster around Lillard, then the above deal is still a good choice for the Blazers, after all, after getting the above players, the Blazers will also become a better competitive team.