BRANDON BOSTON NEWS

Team option declined The Pelicans declined their $2.35 million team option in Boston's (ankle) contract for 2025-26 on Sunday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Boston is now set to explore other opportunities in unrestricted free agency this offseason. The 23-year-old is coming off a career-best season, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals across 23.6 minutes per game in 42 regular-season appearances (10 starts) during 2024-25. Boston underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle in April, though the injury isn't likely to impact his availability for the 2025-26 campaign.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes ankle surgery The Pelicans announced Monday that Boston recently underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Impact Boston missed the final 30 games of the regular season with his nagging ankle issue. He's now looking at a timetable of 3-4 months, though he has plenty of time to recover in time for Opening Night of 2025-26. During his first season with New Orleans, Boston averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.6 minutes per game across 42 outings (10 starts).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Boston will end up missing the Pelicans' final 30 games of the regular season due to a fractured left ankle that he suffered in early February. The 2021 second-round pick played a meaningful role in the Pelicans' rotation prior to the injury. He'll finish his first regular season in New Orleans averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.6 minutes per game across 42 outings (10 starts).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three games in a row

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.

Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat defeated reeling and injury-depleted New Orleans 153-104 in what became the Pelicans’ most lopsided regular season loss...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Remains out Friday Boston (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.

Impact Boston is set to miss his 29th consecutive game due to a fractured left ankle. With no updates or timetable for his return, it's unlikely he'll play in the Pelicans' season finale Monday against the Thunder.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Miami, seeks to halt 5-game slide

New Orleans looks to break its five-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans play Miami

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Boston (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Bucks.

Impact Boston will miss his 28th consecutive contest due to a fractured left ankle, and there's no clear timetable for his return.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans takes on Milwaukee on 4-game losing streak

New Orleans comes into the matchup against Milwaukee as losers of four straight games

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Tuesday Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Boston will miss his 27th consecutive contest due to a fractured left ankle. There's no clear timetable for his return during the final three games of the regular season, though his next opportunity to feature will come Thursday against the Bucks.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Brooklyn on 4-game road slide

New Orleans will look to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans face Brooklyn

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Gary Trent Jr.'s 29 points and Brook Lopez's double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107

Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Milwaukee faces New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Milwaukee comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three straight games

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Remains out vs. Milwaukee Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Boston will miss a 26th straight game for the Pelicans due to a fractured left ankle. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Tuesday against the Nets.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Los Angeles on 3-game road skid

New Orleans enters a matchup against Los Angeles as losers of three road games in a row

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. LAL Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Boston will miss a 25th straight game for the Pelicans while dealing with a fractured left ankle. The next chance for him to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Sunday against the Bucks.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out for Wednesday Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers.

Impact Boston will miss his 24th straight game due to a left ankle stress reaction. There's no clear timetable for the 23-year-old's return, though his next chance to feature will come Friday against the Lakers.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Harden and the Clippers host conference foe New Orleans

Los Angeles hosts New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Boston (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Hornets.

Impact Boston will miss his 23rd game in a row and remains without a timetable as he recovers from a left ankle stress reaction.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Friday Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Boston will miss a 22nd straight game for the Pelicans while trying to work his way back from a left ankle fracture. The next opportunity for the 23-year-old forward to return to the floor will be Sunday against the Hornets.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy and the Pelicans host conference foe Golden State

Golden State plays New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

McCollum leads New Orleans against Philadelphia after 40-point game

New Orleans plays the Philadelphia 76ers after CJ McCollum scored 40 points in the New Orleans Pelicans' 136-130 loss to the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Detroit and New Orleans meet for cross-conference game

The Detroit Pistons take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Pelicans sit Zion Williamson with bruised lower back for rematch with Timberwolves

The New Orleans Pelicans ruled star forward Zion Williamson out of their game at Minnesota with a bruised lower back

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Minnesota and New Orleans meet for conference showdown

New Orleans travels to Minnesota for a Western Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 20 • Associated Press