Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Derik Queen reacts on stage after being selected as the 13th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

New Orleans Pelicans first-round pick Derik Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, the team announced on Friday. Queen, ...

The Pelicans have forgone the chance at a top ten pick in the 2026 NBA Draft three times. All to move up ten spots. All for Derik Queen.

Derik Queen arrives for the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) ...

The New Orleans Pelicans really wanted Derik Queen during the NBA Draft. Pelicans general manager Joe Dumars traded a very valuable draft pick to jump up and take him. He and Jeremiah Fears showed ...

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Derik Queen reacts on stage after being selected as the 13th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory ...

Atlanta continued to make offseason moves, this time with a Draft-night trade that sends the 13th overall pick , Derik Queen, to New Orleans.

The No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Queen averaged 14.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 27.3 minutes per game during the Summer League.

Kendrick Perkins defends Derik Queen, backing the New Orleans Pelicans’ draft decision and dismissing doubters who questioned the trade.

New Orleans Pelicans rookie and former Maryland Terrapins star Derik Queen underwent surgery to address his wrist injury.

The New Orleans Pelicans sacrificed a potential 2026 lottery pick to draft Derik Queen. Here’s why that decision could haunt ...