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Pacers Trade No. 23 Pick for Future Draft Flexibility

6/18/2025

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In a strategic move, the Indiana Pacers have traded their No. 23 pick and rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for a future first-round pick in 2026. This deal not only grants the Pelicans two first-round selections for the upcoming NBA Draft but also gives the Pacers $3.2 million in salary cap space, paving the way for Myles Turner's potential extension.

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In a strategic move, the Indiana Pacers have traded their No. 23 pick and rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for a future first-round pick in 2026. This deal not only grants the Pelicans two first-round selections for the upcoming NBA Draft but also gives the Pacers $3.2 million in salary cap space, paving the way for Myles Turner's potential extension.