A Comprehensive Guide to the Pelicans’ Future Draft Picks

A complete guide to New Orleans’ future pick cache of NBA Draft picks.

Mar 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans offer one of the more unique situations in the NBA, owning a swath of talented players, but seemingly adding youth to the team at the 2025 NBA Draft.

Zion Williamson continues to be the focal point of the team despite his growing injury history, and players like Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones and more offer win-now pieces alongside him. Additionally, the team has a growing young core of newly-added 2025 draftees in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, as well as Yves Missi and Jordan Hawkins.

Without clear direction, the team's future cache of picks is made all the more important. Though some was used to acquire Queen in the late-lottery of 2025's draft.

Below is a comprehensive list of the team's future assets, including picks and protections: