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Can the New Orleans Pelicans Afford to Keep Josh Hart?

Whether you consider Josh Hart a shooting guard or a small forward, he is a valuable player for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Hart emerged as the Pelicans’ most important bench player this season, playing versatile defense against multiple positions, pulling down rebounds and hitting open 3-point shots.

In a vacuum, it is a no-brainer that the New Orleans Pelicans would re-sign Josh Hart when his contract ends after the 2020-21 season.

Unfortunately salary matters and Hart is due for a hefty pay raise on his next contract, which could be with the Pelicans, but may very well be with someone else.