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.
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.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Undergoes ankle surgery
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The Pelicans announced Monday that Boston recently underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.
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).
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Won't play Sunday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
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).
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Remains out Friday
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Boston (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.
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' regular-season finale Sunday against the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Another absence coming
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Boston (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Bucks.
Boston will miss his 28th consecutive contest due to a fractured left ankle. There's no clear timetable for his return.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
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.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Remains out vs. Milwaukee
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
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.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Won't play vs. LAL
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Remaining out for Wednesday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers.
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.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Won't play Sunday
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Boston (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Hornets.
Boston will miss his 23rd game in a row Sunday. He remains without a timetable as he recovers from a left ankle stress reaction.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Remains out for Friday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Boston will miss a 22nd straight game while trying to work his way back from a left ankle stress reaction. The Pelicans haven't provided a clear update regarding when Boston might return to action.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Out for at least two weeks
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Boston was diagnosed with a left ankle stress reaction and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Boston has been out of action since Feb. 10 due to a nagging left ankle injury. He was set to return against the Lakers on Tuesday but was a late scratch after the injury flared up. Further testing revealed an injury more serious than a sprain, and Boston's absence will continue for at least two weeks.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Ruled out for Thursday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Boston will miss an 11th consecutive game for the Pelicans while nursing a sprained left ankle. The 23-year-old forward's next opportunity to return to the floor will be in Houston on Saturday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Late scratch Tuesday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Boston will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Thursday against Houston. The 23-year-old swingman was cleared to play earlier in the day before he was later ruled out, which bodes well for his return to game action in the near future, even if he's not quite ready to come back Tuesday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Upgraded to available
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Boston (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against the Lakers.
Boston last played on Feb. 8, and it's not guaranteed that he will be heavily involved Tuesday in his return to action. In 42 appearances this season, Boston has averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Questionable to play Tuesday
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Boston (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Boston is in danger of missing a 10th straight game due to a left ankle sprain. He was averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals over 23.6 minutes per game prior to the injury.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Out for Sunday
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Boston (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Boston is set to miss a ninth straight contest due to a nagging left ankle sprain, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to the hardwood. His next chance to play will come against the Lakers on Tuesday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Won't go Friday
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Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.
Boston will remain on the sideline for an eighth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Utah. Bruce Brown and Jordan Hawkins are candidates for a bump in minutes with Boston on the shelf.
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Pelicans' Brandon Boston: Upgraded from two-way deal
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The Pelicans officially signed Boston (ankle) to a standard two-year NBA contract Wednesday.
Shortly before the All-Star break, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin hinted that Boston would be upgraded from his two-way deal while the fourth-year wing was closing in on his season-long limit of 50 active games at the NBA level. Boston hasn't played since Feb. 8 while recovering from a left ankle sprain and a non-COVID-19-related illness, but the Pelicans have nonetheless followed through with their plan to move the 23-year-old up to the 15-man roster. The Pelicans signed guard Jalen Crutcher to fill Boston's vacated two-way spot.
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