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#3 New Orleans Pelicans expected to pick up the fourth-year options on Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart

The Pelicans are set to pick up Lonzo Ball's fourth-year option

Brandon Ingram will hit restricted free agency next summer after failing to agree on a contract extension with the Pelicans ahead of Monday's deadline, although ESPN's Andrew Lopez is reporting that New Orleans is set to keep Josh Hart and Lonzo Ball for a further year.

Expect the Pelicans to pick up the fourth-year options on Lonzo Ball’s and Josh Hart’s contracts, source says.Should be official soon.Ball was No. 2 pick in 2017 draft. Hart was No. 30.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 22, 2019

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Hart and Ball joined the Pelicans alongside Ingram this summer as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Los Angeles. Since entering the NBA as the second overall pick in 2017, Ball has made 99 appearances, averaging 10.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.

Meanwhile, Hart was traded on draft night to Los Angeles in 2017 and went on to play 130 times for the Lakers, averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Both players are expected to be starters following their move to New Orleans.