Rumors have been emerging after the New Orleans Pelicans acquired another first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

In the trade, the Pacers send their No. 23 pick in the 2025 Draft and the draft rights to Mojave King (whom the Pacers acquired during the 2023 NBA Draft) for the Pacers’ own 2026 first-round pick (which the Pelicans had previously acquired). Pelicans ...

Indiana Pacers regain their 2026 first-round pick and clear salary cap space in the trade with New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans pick No. 7 and the Nets are one selection behind them.

The New Orleans Pelicans had one pick in this year’s draft. The Pelicans, who already owned the No. 7 overall selection in the draft, now own the No. 23 pick. The Pelicans acquired the extra pick in a trade Tuesday with the Indiana Pacers, according to an ESPN report.

With the NBA Draft just over one week away, a number of teams -- even the NBA Finals-contending Indiana Pacers -- have been active in positioning themselves ahead of the June 25 draft in Brooklyn. Just last week,

The Pelicans currently hold the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and have hosted workouts with several potential first-round targets.

NBA insider shuts down Herb Jones trade rumors linking Pelicans and 76ers in reported deal for No. 3 pick in 2025 NBA Draft.