Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source says

The New Orleans Pelicans have opted to wait until 2025 to use the last of the three first-round draft choices they received from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the 2019 Anthony Davis trade, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because no announcement had been made about the decision, which means the Lakers will retain their selection in the first round of this year's draft on June 26, when they are slated to pick 17th overall. It also leaves the Pelicans with only their own first-round pick at No. 21 in this year's draft.