New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has secured a three-year contract extension worth $68 million, as reported by ESPN. This new agreement extends Jones’ commitment to the team to a total of five years, with a total value of $97 million, including player options for the 2029-30 season.<\/p>\n
At 26 years old, Jones played in only 20 games last season, missing time due to a shoulder injury that required surgery in February, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Throughout the season, he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.<\/p>\n
In his fourth year, Jones had a breakout 2023-24 season, earning first-team all-defensive honors as the sole non-center selected to the team. Standing 6-foot-7, he averaged 11.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, establishing himself as one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders.<\/p>\n
Since being picked by New Orleans in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, Jones has started 231 out of 240 games, quickly becoming a vital defensive player and reliable starter. He was named to the All-Second Team in 2021-22, recognizing his defensive prowess during his rookie season.<\/p>\n
Jones was the SEC Player of the Year as a senior at Alabama in 2021, where he averaged 11.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: Herbert Jones’ contract extension highlights the Pelicans’ confidence in his defensive and all-around abilities, despite recent injuries. This move not only secures a key piece for the team’s future but also underscores the value of versatile defenders in shaping competitive NBA rosters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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