New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F Gordon Hayward, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 3 – CHA) 

Charlotte Hornets Receive: F Zion Williamson 

With that said, high lottery picks are rarely traded. These are exceptionally valuable assets. 

Therefore, moving them requires exceptional conditions. Sometimes, they get moved because a contending team is lucky enough to have a lottery pick. Other times, it’s because the team has a franchise player at the same position the presumptive pick plays. 

This year, both of those situations are in play. The Portland Trail Blazers have the third overall pick, and they want to compete next season.

Meanwhile, the Hornets may pass on Scoot Henderson because they already have LaMelo Ball. 

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It all makes for an especially intriguing draft. With that said, many expect the Hornets to simply select Brandon Miller. 

Could they flip the pick for Williamson instead?