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The New Orleans Pelicans and point guard Jose Alvarado have agree to a two-year, $9 million extension. Alvarado will also see his deal become guaranteed for this season at just under $2 million, before the extension kicks in for next season. In his three years with the Pelicans, Alvarado has become an integral rotation player. Last season, the point guard averaged 7.1 points, … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado, Pelicans Agree To Two-Year, $9M Extension

After the conclusion of the New Orleans Pelicans' 23-24 season, Zion Williamson had a conversation with David Griffin where what was said resonated with him and reinforced a shift in how their partnership has evolved over the past year. "He told me he was really proud of me. He told me he trusts me," Williamson relays. "He fully trusts me. There weren't any more small … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson ‘Out For Straight ‘Vengeance’ This Season, Relationship With Pelicans Has Improved

Jalen Crutcher and the New Orleans Pelicans have signed an Exhibit 10 deal. Crutcher, who is represented by agents Jason Ranne and Greg Lawrence, went undrafted in 2021 out of Dayton. Crutcher appeared in one game last season with the Pelicans while on a 10-day contract. In 33 games last season in the G League with the Birmingham Squadron, Crutcher averaged 15.8 points, 3.2 … [Read more...] about Jalen Crutcher, Pelicans Sign Exhibit 10 Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to training camp deals with Elfrid Payton and Izaiah Brockington. The 30-year-old Payton last appeared in the NBA for the Suns during the 2021-22 season. Brockington appeared in one game for the Pelicans last year. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Agree To Training Camp Deals With Elfrid Payton, Izaiah Brockington

Brandon Ingram did not attend a week-long voluntary minicamp in California last week, sources tell The Athletic. Ingram and Daniel Theis were the only members of the Pelicans' roster who did not attend. The Pelicans believed Ingram would be there, but he never showed up for the camp held by his teammates. While Ingram would like an extension with the Pelicans, they are not in … [Read more...] about Brandon Ingram Surprisingly Skipped Pelicans’ Minicamp