On July 10,2013, Evans was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-team deal that sent Robin Lopez to the Portland Trail Blazers and Greivis Vásquez to the Kings.
On July 10,2013, Evans was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a sign and trade deal involving three teams. The deal sent Robin Lopez to the Portland Trail Blazers and Greivis Vásquez to the Kings.