Pelicans Expected To Lose Naji Marshall In Free Agency, Per New Report (speculation)

Just speculation, and Evan Sidery speculation at that, but at this point, imo, more than a grain of truth here. He is a true FA and can probably get quite a bit more elsewhere than here. I hate to lose him as he is the type of guy you want coming off your bench.

I'm also not sure that the luxury tax is going to be as big of an obstacle as in the past. Still, I don't think that a premium is going to be put on keeping our existing bench players except Trey. We'll have to see how that plays out.

With New Orleans attempting to work an extension with Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III eligible for a rookie extension, there won't be anything left in the cupboard to offer Marshall. The salary cap is projected to be $141 million next year, and the Pelicans have never paid a luxury tax bill. That probably leaves Marshall as an odd man out in New Orleans this summer. His new team will get a dedicated hard worker, a great teammate, and a fan favorite.

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