Reported 6 months ago
The New Orleans Pelicans have decided to defer the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade until 2025, allowing the Lakers to have the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. This decision gives the Pelicans the opportunity to potentially access a stronger draft class in 2025, which is expected to feature top talents like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Nolan Traore. The Lakers now have additional draft assets to utilize in pursuing star players like Donovan Mitchell or Trae Young in this year's draft.
Source: YAHOO