Herb Jones has signed a three-year, $68 million extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, which includes a player option for the final year, extending his contract to five years for a total of $96.4 million. An elite wing defender and key player alongside Zion Williamson, Jones has drawn trade interest in the past, but his new contract remains affordable and tradeable should the Pelicans choose to pivot.
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Damian Lillard has signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season and a no-trade clause, while he recovers from a torn Achilles that will sideline him for the 2025-26 season. After requesting a trade, Lillard was moved to the Milwaukee Bucks, who utilized the waive-and-stretch provision on his contract, allowing him to potentially reunite with the Blazers in the future. Need More Context? 🔎
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