Yeah I definitely think there?s a good chance the 24/25 Lakers pick is at its peak value right now. They have a lot of cap space after next year to rebuild the roster around Davis. Also who knows the desperation of some teams. For all we know, this summer Zach Lavine may want to join the Lakers and the bulls decide to sign and trade him for Westbrook just to get a player back with their cap situation and the 2027 pick.
That happening would also devalue the 2023 pick swap option.
If the pelicans have a target they know won?t be there at 8 and don?t want to settle, then yeah I?m all for them using the 24/25 lakers pick while it?s hot to try to move up.