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One of the most talked-about decisions was the Pelicans’ approach to the NBA Draft. The team selected Jeremiah Fears with the seventh overall pick, a choice that has shown promise early in the season and suggests he could develop into a future cornerstone. Yet, the subsequent decision to trade their 23rd pick and a 2026 first-round draft asset to move up to pick 13 to select Derek Queen confounded fans and analysts alike.