As debate raged in Dallas and Los Angeles about the uncertain status of DeAndre Jordan, and the makeup of Western Conference teams San Antonio and Portland was altered dramatically with the address change of star player LaMarcus Aldridge, New Orleans GM Dell Demps’ primary objective was to retain many of the Pelicans who helped his team reach the 2015 playoffs. At 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on July 1, the biggest piece of the puzzle was obtained when Anthony Davis agreed to terms on a lengthy contract extension. Not long after, Pelicans veterans Omer Asik, Alexis Ajinca and Dante Cunningham also came to terms on new deals that will keep them in New Orleans.
Pelicans GM Dell Demps discusses keeping Pelicans core together
