The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in trading up in the 2020 NBA Draft from their position at the No. 13 pick, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. While the report came out of the blue, it is not entirely unsurprising. The Pelicans have a host of draft picks in the upcoming year and with a roster already full of young players and the desire to compete for the playoffs, consolidating those picks to move up in the draft is a logical strategy.
Who the Pelicans might target remains up in the air as there has been no indication of who the team has an eye on. However, finding the right trade partner is a bit easier knowing who might be willing to trade down and what it would take for the Pelicans to move up.
With that in mind, here’s a look at five trades the Pelicans could make to move up in the lottery.
