There’s no drama about how the 2023 NBA Draft will begin, but a Western Conference team is trying to shake up the ensuing early proceedings.
According to Shams Charania, the Pelicans will “aggressively pursue” acquiring a top pick, as high as No. 2 or 3, in the upcoming NBA Draft. They’re targeting G League point guard Scoot Henderson, a candidate to get taken with the second pick after Victor Wembanyama.
Charania said Henderson had a Sunday workout with the Charlotte Hornets, who hold the No. 2 pick. Brandon Miller is expected to work out for them Tuesday.
Western Conference playoff contender seriously pursuing a top 2-3 pick in this month’s NBA Draft, with eyes on point guard Scoot Henderson: pic.twitter.com/UFCs9VEU7Q
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 12, 2023
Henderson averaged 16.5 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds for the Ignite last season.
Although they missed the playoffs, the Pelicans earned their first winning record (42-40) since 2017-18 despite Zion Williamson playing 29 games. Pairing Henderson with Brandon Ingram and a healthy Williamson — assuming they don’t have to trade either — could potentially give New Orleans one of the NBA’s premier young foundations.
New Orleans has the No. 14 in this year’s draft and the option to receive either a 2024 or 2025 first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers.
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