The New Orleans Pelicans will pick near the end of the second round in this year’s upcoming draft. Draft Express predicts that their selection will come at No. 56.
While not as sweet as owning a first-rounder, the Pellies should still be content with having any say at all on June 25. After its best season in four years, New Orleans needs to strengthen the bench that held this team back at times during the 2014-15 season.
With Omer Asik and Alexis Ajinca both headed for free agency, opting to draft some size might not be a bad idea.