NEW ORLEANS — NBA free agency tipped off on Sunday, June 30, at 5 p.m. C.T. The Pelicans are expected to be active.
Days before the free agency window opened, the Pelicans acquired All-Star guard Dejounte Murray.
The Pels sent Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, and two first picks to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Murray.
Murray was an All-Star in 2022. Last season, Murray averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.
No Longer Pels
Sunday night, the Pels lost their starting center to the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN, Valanciunas agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal.
The team also lost forward Naji Marshall. Marshall signed a three-year, $27 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
Another question mark remaining for the team this summer is Brandon Ingram. Ingram is up for a four-year extension this summer worth about $208 million. If two sides can't agree on an extension, Ingram could be traded.
Pelicans signings
Pelicans picked up Jose Alvarado and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's team options for next season.
Pelicans Draft Picks
They selected Yves Missi in the first round and Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves in the second round.
New Orleans traded two future pick swaps (2030 and 2031) to the Orlando Magic to select Reeves with the 47th pick.
Missi is a 6-foot-11 big man with a 7-5 wingspan who played just one year in college. He averaged 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 34 games.
Reeves is a sharpshooter who spent three years at Illinois State before transferring to Kentucky. Last season, he averaged 20.2 points and shot 44.7% from three.
Other Notable NBA news
- Former New Orleans Hornet Chris Paul signs with the San Antonio Spurs.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope intends to sign a three-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic
- James Harden plans to sign a two-year, $70 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers
- Clippers working to trade Russell Westbrook
- Andre Drummond plans to sign a two-year, $10-plus million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers
- Klay Thompson joining the Dallas Mavericks
- Tobias Harris signs two-year deal with Pistons
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