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NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans released the following statement on the passing of Rasual Butler.

The Pelicans are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. Rasual was a consummate professional and a kind, caring and passionate person who was endeared in the New Orleans community. Our prayers are with their families and loved ones.

Several Pelicans players and staff took to social media to offer their condolences.

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Pelicans pay tribute to late Rasual Butler

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry released the following statement on the passing of Craig Sager:

“I, along with everyone in the New Orleans Pelicans organization, am devastated to hear the news of Craig Sager’s passing. Craig served as a model of courage and inspiration throughout his battle with cancer. His friendship, infectious personality and positive outlook on life will have a lasting impact on me. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all of his colleagues at Turner Broadcasting during this difficult time.”

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Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry Statement on the Passing of Craig Sager

Following the sudden passing of New Orleans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones on Saturday, Pelicans teammates as well as players and teams around the association took to Twitter to offer their condolences and memories of Bryce.

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Pelicans teammates, NBA remember Bryce Dejean-Jones

NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones:

“The NBA family mourns the tragic loss of New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones.   Bryce inspired countless people with his hard work and perseverance on his journey to the NBA, and he had a bright future in our league. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Bryce's family and the entire Pelicans organization during this difficult time.”

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NBA Statement on the Passing of Bryce Dejean-Jones

Vice president of digital media for New Orleans Pelicans.

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans released the following statement on the passing of Bryce Dejean-Jones:

“It is with deep sadness that the Pelicans organization acknowledges the sudden passing of Bryce Dejean-Jones. We are devastated at the loss of this young man’s life who had such a promising future ahead of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryce’s family during this difficult time.”

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Pelicans statement on the passing of Bryce Dejean-Jones

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