Wizards trade up for Coulibaly, Pacers select Walker: NBA Draft grades.

The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards made the first trade of the 2023 NBA Draft, with Bilal Coulibaly going to the Wizards and Jarace Walker to the Pacers. Coulibaly, a French forward with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, was a late riser up the draft board and is a high-risk, high-reward player. Walker, a 6-7 forward from the University of Houston, has defensive upside and the ability to space the floor. The Pacers received two future second-round picks in the trade, while the Wizards received a 'B' grade from CBS Sports for taking a chance on Coulibaly.