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Pelicans Eyeing Trade to Top 3 in 2023 NBA Draft

The New Orleans Pelicans are considering moving up to the top three in the 2023 NBA Draft according to recent reports, as the high-profiled class contains elite prospects at the top.

NBA Insider Shams Charania of The Athletic broke down the Pelicans’ intentions ahead of draft night, saying:

Western Conference playoff contender seriously pursuing a top 2-3 pick in this month’s NBA Draft, with eyes on point guard Scoot Henderson: pic.twitter.com/UFCs9VEU7Q

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 12, 2023

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