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Pelicans Make Announcement On Free Agency Signings

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 3:02 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans made some surprising moves on draft night, like selecting Jeremiah Fears seventh overall, then trading up for the rights to Derik Queen at pick 13. While Fears is an undeniable talent, Queen has some legitimate question marks around his game and how it will translate to the next level.

Many people were shocked about the move to give up next year's unprotected first-round pick for Queen, given the uncertainties around how good New Orleans will be next season and Queen's game in general. However, the Pelicans are making new moves to bolster their young core, regardless, including two new signings.

Pelicans have signed guard Trey Alexander and center Hunter Dickinson to two-way contracts https://t.co/usyfzmzPuE
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 5, 2025

The Pelicans have officially announced the signings of free agent guard Trey Alexander and undrafted free agent center Hunter Dickinson to two-way contracts.

"The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Trey Alexander and center Hunter Dickinson to two-way contracts. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed," the Pelicans announced.

A Golden rookie year! @nuggets Two-Way guard Trey Alexander is your 2024-25 @Kia NBA G League Rookie of the Year after averaging 25.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists across 30 games with @NBAGrandRapids. pic.twitter.com/kIhkd6j6DS
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 4, 2025

Alexander, 22, was the NBA G League Rookie of the Year last season, averaging 15.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game with the Denver Nuggets' G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.

Dickinson, 24, played five years in college with the Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan Wolverines, where he was a three-time All-American and consistently one of the best big men in the country. The 7-foot-1 talent is an intriguing prospect and could undoubtedly help New Orleans as a rookie.

HUNTER DICKINSON TONIGHT:

28 Points
13-21 FG
12 REBS
3 STLS

@KUHoops @brhoops pic.twitter.com/PN6806BDHP
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 13, 2024

The Pelicans have now filled all three of their two-way spots for the 2025-26 season.

This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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