Derik Queen Has Third-Year Option Exercised by Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially exercised the third-year team option on big man Derik Queen's contract ahead of the regular season. Queen, who enters his third NBA campaign with the franchise, remains a key part of New Orleans' young frontcourt core moving forward. The roster move secures Queen's contract status as the Pelicans prepare for their upcoming season opener against the Indiana Pacers.