The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guards Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey, along with the No. 40 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (used for Micah Peavy), in a complex three-team trade.
Veteran guard CJ McCollum and center Kelly Olynyk head to the Washington Wizards, while the Houston Rockets received Mojave King and two future second-round picks, sending Cam Whitmore to Washington.
This trade marks a decisive shift for the Pelicans under newly appointed Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars, who is prioritizing youth and future flexibility.
Poole, a six-year veteran averaging 16.8 points, and Bey, a promising wing with a 14.1 career scoring average, inject dynamic scoring and potential into New Orleans’ roster.
For the Wizards, the acquisition of McCollum and Olynyk’s expiring contracts opens up significant cap space for 2026, potentially around $100 million, to continue their rebuild.
The move also provides an immediate boost in three-point shooting, an area where Washington struggled last season.
This deal is the latest in a series of high-profile offseason transactions across the league, including Kevin Durant’s move to the Rockets and Jrue Holiday’s reported trade to the Trail Blazers.
