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NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans and center Jonas Valančiūnas have agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We’re delighted to be able to continue our relationship with Jonas,” said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. “His deep desire to remain here and his connection to his team, his coaches and the organization represents everything we want to build towards.”

Valančiūnas, 6-11, 265, who was acquired by New Orleans in a three-team trade with Charlotte and Memphis, appeared in 62 games (61 starts) for the Grizzlies during the 2020-21 season, averaging 17.1 points, a career-high 12.5 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 28.3 minutes (career-high) per game while shooting a career-best 59.2 percent from the field. Drafted fifth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2011 NBA Draft, the nine-year NBA veteran has appeared in 621 career games (592 starts) with Toronto and Memphis, averaging 12.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 25.6 minutes per game while shooting 56.6 percent from the field. Valančiūnas has also appeared in 48 career playoff games (41 starts) throughout his career, averaging 12.9 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per contest

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New Orleans Pelicans and Jonas Valančiūnas agree to contract extension

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Brandon Ingram HYPE, signs contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans

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The New Orleans Pelicans exercised their team option on center Jahlil Okafor’s contract for the 2019-20 season, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin.

Okafor, 6-11, 275, who was originally signed by New Orleans as a free agent on August 9, 2018, appeared in 59 games (24 starts) for the Pelicans during the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Originally selected third overall by Philadelphia in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Duke, Okafor has appeared in 190 career regular season games for Philadelphia, Brooklyn and New Orleans, averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest.

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Pelicans sign Jahlil Okafor to contract extension

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans and Head Coach Alvin Gentry have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced today. Gentry, who has been the team’s head coach since 2015, will be under contract with the Pelicans through the 2020-21 season.

“We are thrilled to have Alvin as our head coach,” General Manager Dell Demps said. “He did a tremendous job last season. When we faced adversity, Alvin and his staff continually discovered ways to place the team in situations where we could be successful. I want to thank Mrs. Benson for her endless support and look forward to working with Alvin and his coaching staff as we strive to have sustained success.”

Gentry led the Pelicans to one of the most successful campaigns in franchise history during the 2017-18 season, finishing the regular season with a 48-34 record and advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals for just the second time in franchise history. The 48 regular season wins were the third highest total in franchise history. New Orleans swept the Portland Trail Blazers in four games during the first round, becoming first team seeded sixth or lower to sweep a first-round playoff series since the 2001 Charlotte Hornets. The Pelicans saw a 14-win increase in 2017-18 over their 2016-17 win total, the largest jump in the Western Conference, and the second largest in the NBA behind Philadelphia (24 games).

“I am extremely thankful to Mrs. Benson and the Pelicans organization for their support and confidence in my abilities to lead this team,” said Gentry. “Since day One, they have treated me like family and have provided us with the necessary resources to compete at the highest level. Mrs. Benson has been incredibly supportive of our coaching staff and players, and I couldn’t be happier to work for such an exceptional owner. I am excited for the great opportunities that are ahead for our organization and the city of New Orleans.”

Over 246 games at the helm for New Orleans, Gentry has amassed a record of 112-134 (.455), and holds a career regular season record of 447-504 (.470) over 15 seasons with Miami, Detroit, the L.A. Clippers, Phoenix and New Orleans. Gentry is one of just seven active coaches to coach 900 regular season games, and one of nine active coaches with 400 or more regular season wins.

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New Orleans Pelicans and Head Coach Alvin Gentry agree to contract extension

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