New Delhi, June 18 -- The New Orleans Pelicans and Indiana Pacers have finalized a trade that will bring a change in their draft plans and financial flexibility. According to the deal, announced by the NBA on Tuesday, the Pelicans have acquired the No. 23 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the draft rights to Mojave King, while the Pacers regain their 2026 first-round pick and clear salary cap space.

"The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the draft rights to Mojave King from Indiana in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (originally acquired by New Orleans via Toronto)," the NBA released in a statement.

Interestingly, this 2026 pick originally belonged to the Pacers but was sent to the Toron...