Dallas Mavericks are actively trying to get New Orleans Pelicans' unprotected 2026 first-round selection that is currently in control of the Atlanta Hawks.
New Orleans Pelicans caused shocking reactions when they traded their 2026 first-round selection during 2025 NBA Draft to the Atlanta Hawks.
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As it currently stands, Pelicans' draft pick will be among the top ones in this year's draft.
Throughout last weeks, Dallas Mavericks are highly rumored to complete some trades ahead of February's Trade Deadline.
Latest information link Mavericks with Pelicans' first-round selection.
As Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reveals, Mavericks are actively trying to acquire Pelicans' selection that's currently in Hawks' possesion.
"I can tell you with certainty, that the Mavericks have been trying to pry away that New Orleans Pelicans pick away from the Hawks, for some time now. That has been on the mind of the Mavericks’ front office for some time now," Mannix stated.
Pelicans are currently rock bottom in the Western Conference with a 8-28 record, second worst in the league.
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