With the NBA draft quickly approaching on June 22, a potential blockbuster trade reportedly appears to be a top priority for a 2023 playoff contender hoping to land star prospect Scoot Henderson.
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Pelicans are interested in moving up in the draft to select the dynamic guard. New Orleans, which currently holds the No. 14 pick, will look to move into either the Hornets’ spot at No. 2 or the Trail Blazers’ spot at No. 3.
“The Pelicans are expected to aggressively pursue a top pick, potentially two or three, this upcoming NBA draft with their eyes set on Scoot Henderson,” Charania reported Monday.