During the 2025 NBA draft, the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans completed a trade that sent pick No. 13 (Derik Queen) to New Orleans in exchange for pick No. 23 (Asa Newell) and a 2026 unprotected pick swap between New Orleans and Milwaukee.
Joe Dumars was already being scrutinized for this deal due to the value of the 2026 first-round pick. However, this deal now looks even worse, as Derik Queen has continued to perform poorly in summer league, while Asa Newell, whom the Hawks acquired at No. 23, has looked like a future star.