The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant move ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, trading their 2026 first-round pick to the Indiana Pacers for the No. 23 pick in this year's draft along with the rights to Mojave King. This positions the Pelicans well with two first-round picks, No. 7 and No. 23, enabling potential trade-ups to secure a top-tier prospect. Speculation is rife about their interest in Rutgers guard/forward Ace Bailey. Despite earlier projections placing him among the top three picks, Bailey's stock seems to be declining after opting out of workouts, which could lead to a team trading up to secure him if he drops further.