NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Pelicans entered the 2026 NBA Draft without a first round selection. Amid reports the team was looking to make a trade to acquire a first round pick, the Pelicans ended the night without making any trades.
The Pelicans only selection, as of now, in this year’s draft is the 58th overall pick, which will be made in the second round on Wednesday night.
The front office traded away the 2026 first round pick during last year’s draft to acquire the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Pelicans selected Derik Queen with the 13th overall pick last year.
The second round of this year’s draft begins at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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