The Lakers are protecting the 17th draft pick as the Pelicans trade down

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pick 17th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft after the New Orleans Pelicans decided to push back their first round pick until 2025.

NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news, revealing that the Lakers will now have the opportunity to select a promising prospect in this year's draft.

This decision stems from the Anthony Davis trade in 2019, when the Lakers owed the Pelicans the first three picks.

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