The Pelicans acquired Queen in a draft-night deal with the Atlanta Hawks, who received No. 23 pick Asa Newell and an ...

Derik Queen has been busy lately, especially after the New Orleans Pelicans selected him with the No. 13 overall pick in the ...

After being selected with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks and later traded to New Orleans ...

Derik Queen has jokes. That, or he's already plotting his post NBA career by attracting connections on LinkedIn.

“Derik Queen’s draft night schedule: 1. Get Drafted 2. Updated LinkedIn,” the team said, adding a crying-laughing emoji. The ...

Derik Queen updated his LinkedIn profile after the Pelicans made a traded up to select him with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25, 2025. LinkedIn/Derik Queen.

Most people’s LinkedIn profiles are pretty similar: some internships here, jobs and experience there. But for Derik Queen, a new entry has just been added: NBA player.

Some players' first instinct upon being drafted is to cry, scream, smile, or even pick up the commissioner of the league. Derik Queen's, however, was different. After being selected with the No ...