Dec 2, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after a three pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena.

But even a bounce back season for the Pelicans isn't enough to justify the draft move for Wright, though. "Even if New Orleans is like, 'No, it's not a problem. We're going to be good,'" Wright said.

Two prominent former Milwaukee high-school stars — Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole — are on the move during the NBA's frenetic free agency, and they're reuniting with the New Orleans Pelicans.

In terms of his contract, New Orleans will be paying him just under $29 million total over the next two years, a steal for a player of his quality. The Pelicans giving up that 2026 first likely ...