Latest news with #PrioritySports
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Pelicans' Herb Jones agrees to 3-year, $68 million extension
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to three-year, $68 million contract extension. Jones' agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, confirmed the terms of the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday night. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pelicans' Herb Jones agrees to 3-year, $68 million extension
FILE - New Orleans Pelicans' Herb Jones runs upcourt during an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 121-116. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to three-year, $68 million contract extension. Jones' agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, confirmed the terms of the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday night. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30. Advertisement The 26-year-old former Alabama star has become a valuable role player after the Pelicans made him a second-round pick in 2021. In addition to averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists over his first four NBA seasons, Jones has made a name for himself as a defensive stopper. Jones was named to the 2023-24 All-Defensive first team, and has averaged at least 1.4 steals each season he's been in the league. Though Jones missed most of last season due to shoulder/labrum injuries and played in just 20 games, he was a productive player when healthy. ___ AP NBA:
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Pelicans' Herb Jones agrees to 3-year, $68 million extension
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to three-year, $68 million contract extension. Jones' agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, confirmed the terms of the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday night. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30. The 26-year-old former Alabama star has become a valuable role player after the Pelicans made him a second-round pick in 2021. In addition to averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists over his first four NBA seasons, Jones has made a name for himself as a defensive stopper. Jones was named to the 2023-24 All-Defensive first team, and has averaged at least 1.4 steals each season he's been in the league. Though Jones missed most of last season due to shoulder/labrum injuries and played in just 20 games, he was a productive player when healthy. ___ AP NBA:
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hornets reunite with former center on $3.6 million contract in free agency
The post Hornets reunite with former center on $3.6 million contract in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Charlotte Hornets are bringing back a familiar face in Mason Plumlee, agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract in free agency. The move signals a strategic step to bolster the Hornets' front court depth following the departure of Mark Williams, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night. Advertisement Plumlee, a 12-year NBA veteran center, previously spent two productive seasons with Charlotte from 2021 to 2023. During that stint, he averaged 9.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game across 129 appearances — strong numbers that defined his value as a reliable interior presence. His efficient play and high basketball IQ made him a solid fit for the system, and the reunion gives the team a steady option as they look to navigate roster changes. ESPN's Shams Charania took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce the move. 'Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. The Hornets get some frontcourt depth, completing a contract with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports for Plumlee's 13th NBA season.' The return of Plumlee adds veteran experience to a young Charlotte roster still building its identity. The move fills a void at center, especially with Nick Richards now in Phoenix and Williams no longer part of the franchise. For a team with playoff hopes, bringing back a known contributor with chemistry in the locker room and experience in the system is a low-risk, high-upside play. Advertisement Last season, Plumlee spent the year with the Phoenix Suns, where he played 74 games and averaged 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting nearly 62% from the field. Though his role diminished as the season went on, he did start 21 games and brought consistent energy and rebounding — traits the Hornets could certainly use. His track record shows he can still be effective, particularly in a secondary role. Fans will remember Plumlee's standout 2022-23 campaign with the Hornets, where his stats spoke for themselves — 12.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on nearly 67% shooting from the floor. His post passing and rim protection brought much-needed stability to Charlotte's interior defense during a challenging stretch. This signing may not make front-page headlines across the league, but it's exactly the kind of move smart franchises make. For Charlotte, bringing back a respected veteran who understands the culture and scheme offers immediate value, and may help mentor younger bigs as the Hornets aim to climb the Eastern Conference standings in the 2025-2026 season. Related: 3 reasons why Hornets must pursue Deandre Ayton after Blazers buyout Related: Grading Hornets-Jazz trade involving Collin Sexton, Jusuf Nurkic
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Aussie NBA cult hero signs contract that is the stuff of dreams
Aussie basketballer Joe Ingles is set to keep his NBA career going in a $5.4 million deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The one year deal would be considered an eye-watering and lucrative sum among Aussie athletes, but overseas is a measly veteran's minimum deal for the shooting guard. Ingles, who will turn 38 in October, will have his deal count for roughly $3.5m against the salary cap after it was confirmed by his agent Mark Bertelstein at Priority Sports. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Assuming Ingles plays the full 82-game season, it would see him net more than $65,000 per game. However, the Australian only managed 19 games and one start in the 2024-25 season, where he averaged 0.8 points per page, 0.6 rebounds per game and 1.2 assists per game in roughly 6 minutes per game. It makes the deal even more lucrative considering his expected output, and Ingles is expected to become more of a mentor in the locker room than a consistent rotator in the team. The news prompted the New York Knicks' Josh Hart to share the news with some choice words. 'Man some tell him to go head and retire already,' Hart shared on X. Hart's words were more in good-natured jest and in line with the sarcastic shooting guard known to have one of the most active social media accounts in the league. Ingles played a couple of season in the EuroLeague before signing with the Utah Jazz in the NBA. Ingles was there for eight seasons where he became the franchise leader for most three-pointers in their history with 1,071. But stints later with the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and now the Minnesota Timberwolves have not seen the same success in the back-end of his career. The Aussie will be looking to bounce back in what will be his 12th season in the NBA. For the record, Ingles' payday would be enough to make even the highest paid NRL and AFL stars salivate. As reported by Code Sports, Richmond's Tom Lynch was the highest paid player in the AFL last year with an annual salary of around $1.45 million. The AFL announced in February there are 10 players this season earning more than $1.2 million.
