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The Pelicans are 'aggressively looking' to trade up in the 2025 draft to select Rutgers' Ace Bailey

Ace Bailey Pelicans Rutgers Kevin OConnor New Orleans Yahoo Sports

During the 2024-25 season, the New Orleans Pelicans finished 21-61. For the first time since 2012-13, the team finished with less than 30 wins in the regular season. 

The Pelicans had a 12.5% chance at the #1 pick and a 48.1% chance at a top-four pick in the 2025 NBA draft. After the lottery happened, New Orleans ended up with the 7th pick. Three picks lower than they were initially projected. Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor reported the team is “aggressively looking” to move up in the 2025 draft. Their target is Rugets’ Ace Bailey, who played one season for the Scarlet Knights.

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