The New Orleans Pelicans aren't going to sit back and watch as the 2014 NBA draft proceeds while they have no selections.
Not only does the up-and-coming Western Conference squad owe its second-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Darius Songaila trade back in 2009, but the first-round selection is gone as well. It was handed over to the Philadelphia 76ers as a part of last offseason's Jrue Holiday trade, though injuries prevented the Pelicans from reaping the rewards in 2013-14.
NOLA might not have any picks at its disposal right now, but it's aggressively shopping for a first-rounder, per Yahoo Sports' Marc J. Spears:
Well, the Pelicans are certainly targeting the right types of players.
Though Davis is quite capable of playing center, he's best served as a power forward who can stretch out the court and showcase his versatility without being confined to the paint on both ends of the floor. And small forward is the obvious weakness on this roster, given the abundance of talent at the 4 and in the backcourt.
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