Pelicans Exercise Options on Three Former First-Round Picks

• The New Orleans Pelicans exercised team options on Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, and Yves Missi for the 2027-28 season.
• The Pelicans will decline their team option on AJ Johnson for the 2027-28 season, making him an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
• Jeremiah Fears' option is valued at $8.27 million, Derik Queen's at $5.67 million, and Yves Missi's at $5.60 million.
• AJ Johnson's declined option is valued at $5.49 million.
• The decisions were reported by ESPN and Yahoo Sports.