The Indiana Pacers are reportedly trading the No. 23 pick in the 2025 NBA draft and the rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN's Shams Charania, in exchange for getting back their own first-round pick in 2026 (which was previously traded to the Pels).

Indiana deals for its 2026 first-round pick by sending New Orleans its pick in 2025 plus the rights to Mojave King.

Amid a highly-competitive NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers are still making moves on the trade market. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Pacers are trading the No. 23 pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft to New Orleans for Indiana’s 2026 first-round pick back.