Pelicans, Hawks emerge as big winners

Pelicans first-round draft pick Zion Williamson, left, laughs with coach Alvin Gentry after his introductory news conference Friday in Metairie, La. [AP Photo/Gerald Herbert]NEW YORK — A trade-heavy NBA draft is officially in the books.

Here's a rundown of the winners and losers from Thursday's festivities at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, which saw the New Orleans Pelicans select Zion Williamson with the top pick, Oregon Ducks center Bol Bol flee the green room after he slipped to the second round, and a host of lottery picks change hands in a flurry of deals.

Winners: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and RJ Barrett

The draft's top three picks all enjoyed storybook nights, landing with organizations…