The New Orleans Pelicans have secured forward Herb Jones with a lucrative three-year, $68 million extension, extending his total contract to five years for $97 million. A standout defender, Jones made the All-Defensive first team for the 2023-24 season and is among the elite players with over 350 steals and 150 blocks since entering the league. His defensive acumen is highlighted by his top-10 ranking against isolations for two consecutive seasons. Offensively, he has also excelled, boasting a career-high 42% shooting from beyond the arc last season, despite grappling with shoulder injuries that limited him to just 20 games. This extension solidifies Jones as a pivotal figure for the Pelicans moving forward.