The Pelicans and Herb Jones have agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, according to a report from ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Jones now has a total of five years and $97 million on his deal with the Pelicans. He has a a player option on the deal in 2029-’30.

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.

Herb Jones and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania.