NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to three-year, $68 million contract extension. Jones’ agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, confirmed the terms of the deal to The Associated Press on Thursday night. Jones is under contract through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for 2029-30.

The Pelicans and Herb Jones have agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension, according to a report from ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Jones now has a total of five years and $97 million on his deal with the Pelicans. He has a a player option on the deal in 2029-’30.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones has agreed to a three-year, $68 million contract extension with the franchise, Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports told ESPN. Jones now has a total five years and $97M on his Pelicans deal – with player option in 2029-30. pic.twitter.com/qXTvYT7Rym