METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans traded up to the top of the second round in an attempt to bring in potential back-court help for a lineup featuring the All-Star big-man tandem of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins.
The Pelicans made a draft night trade to acquire Frank Jackson from the Charlotte Hornets, who had taken the former Duke combo guard 31st overall on Thursday night.
In exchange for Jackson, New Orleans sent Charlotte cash and 40th overall draft choice Dwayne Bacon, a small forward out of Florida State.
The 6-foot-4 Jackson, who turned 19 last month, averaged 10.