As expected, the New Orleans Pelicans must forfeit use of their 2017 first round pick during next month’s NBA draft.
With today’s lottery results failing to propel the Pelicans up inside the top 3 of the draft order, the 10th overall pick will convey to the Sacramento Kings and thus complete the trade for DeMarcus Cousins from last February.
Barring any new trades between now and the draft or Dell Demps purchasing any additional pick(s), New Orleans will only have to look forward to a second round pick.