Pelicans, Derik Queen
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When the New Orleans Pelicans traded up to draft Derik Queen, they were largely ridiculed around the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans traded with the Atlanta Hawks for the 13th pick (Derik Queen), giving away the 23rd pick and an unprotected 2026 first-round pick.
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign
Former NBA forward Richard Jefferson is pushing for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen to be tapped for Team USA.
The Pelicans saw a 132–135 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, though Derik Queen erupted with a historic triple-double performance.