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The New Orleans Pelicans are declining their $1.8 million team option on Herb Jones, which will allow him to become a restricted free agent. Jones and the Pelicans are expected to work together on a long-term deal. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Decline $1.8M Option On Herb Jones, Long-Term Deal Expected As RFA

The New Orleans Pelicans and Garrett Temple agreed to extend the deadline on guaranteeing his $5.4 million contract for next season to July 7. The previous deadline was Thursday. Temple averaged 2.0 points and 0.7 rebounds last season. … [Read more...] about Pelicans, Garrett Temple To Extend Deadline On Guaranteeing $5.4M Contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have put Jonas Valanciunas on the trade block, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Pelicans are searching for a more mobile, rim-protecting big. Valanciunas is on an expiring contract after signing a two-year, $33.1 million extension in October 2021. Valanciunas went on record in late May indicating he would like to sign another extension … [Read more...] about Pelicans Put Jonas Valanciunas On Trade Block

The New Orleans Pelicans met with Scoot Henderson in recent days as they've sought a trade into the top-3 to select him, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers have so far not expressed an interest in trading their pick. In order for the Pelicans to move into the top-3, they would have to trade either Brandon Ingram or … [Read more...] about Pelicans Met With Scoot Henderson This Week

The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller with the second pick, while the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 3. First Round 1. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama 2. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller 3. Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson 4. Houston Rockets: Amen … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2023 (Full Results): Wembanyama, Miller, Henderson Go Top-3