The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired the 23 rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the draft rights to Mojave King from Indiana in exchange for a 2026 first round pick (originally acquired by New Orleans via Toronto).

The Raptors received the 2026 first-round pick when Pascal Siakam was traded to Indiana in January of 2024. Charania also reports that the Pelicans receive the rights to Mojave King in the deal. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is set for Wednesday, June 25th at 7 p.m. on WGNO.

Joe Dumars did not let luck box him and the New Orleans Pelicans in as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches. Last month, the Pelicans fell to seventh in the draft order after having the fifth-best odds before the lottery.