Likely That Pelicans Will Defer Lakers Swap Until 2025 (now official)

LAhotsauce said
Just classic options strategy. No use in pulling the trigger now for a non-lottery 17th when there is a chance next year's can be top 10.

I don't think it'll be a lottery pick unless somerthing catastrophic happens. Like LeBron leaves and AD request a trade and hire podcaster as a head coach.