Two days after the New York Knicks rescinded Langston Galloway's $2.7 million qualifying offer, the unrestricted free-agent shooting guard reportedly agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN.com's Ian Begley.
Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops confirmed the two sides reached a deal on Wednesday and added that Galloway's contract spans two seasons, with a player option in the second year.
The New York Post's Marc Berman explained why New Orleans was an attractive destination for the 24-year-old:
Galloway is from Baton Rouge, proud of his Louisiana heritage.