The New Orleans Pelicans have finalized their two-way contract roster by signing guard Trey Alexander and center Hunter Dickinson, according to NBA.com’s transaction report. This move fills all three of their available two-way roster spots, including the continued contract of Lester Quinones from the previous season.
Trey Alexander’s Journey from Undrafted Free Agent to Pelicans Two-Way Player
At 22 years old, Trey Alexander initially signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets last offseason after going undrafted out of Creighton University. He distinguished himself in the NBA G League by winning the NBAGL Rookie of the Year award, posting averages of 25.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in about 37 minutes per game. His shooting efficiency was strong, with a .462 field goal percentage, .395 from three-point range, and .817 from the free-throw line over 30 appearances in both the Tip-Off Tournament and the G League regular season.
Despite this success, Alexander saw limited playing time in the NBA with Denver and was not extended a qualifying offer as a two-way player, allowing him to enter free agency. The Pelicans have now added him to their roster on a two-way deal, providing another opportunity to contribute at the NBA level.
Hunter Dickinson Joins Pelicans Following Impressive College Career
Hunter Dickinson signed his two-way contract with New Orleans last week after going undrafted. Dickinson is a two-time consensus AP All-American who spent three college seasons at Michigan before transferring to Kansas for two additional years. Over his collegiate career, he averaged 17.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting an efficient 55.5% from the field.
Understanding the Two-Way Contract and Its Role on the Pelicans
A two-way contract allows players to participate in up to 50 NBA regular season games while maintaining time in the G League. This agreement carries a salary of approximately $636,000, which becomes guaranteed if the player remains with the team through early January. With Alexander, Dickinson, and Quinones now secured, the Pelicans have fully staffed their two-way roster, providing depth and flexibility as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What happened to Trey Alexander?
A. Career Overview
After not being selected in the 2024 NBA draft, Alexander played for the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Summer League. On July 10, 2024, he signed a two-way contract with the team.
Q. Will Trey Alexander go to the NBA?
A. When the 2024 NBA draft concluded, Alexander wasn’t selected. However, he impressed everyone in the NBA Summer League, playing five games for the Nuggets. He averaged 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. As a result, he secured a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Q. Why did Trey Alexander decommit?
A. Alexander expressed that he felt Auburn didn’t stick to what they initially promised during recruitment. This broken promise was why he chose to decommit.
Q. Is Trey Alexander in the G League?
A. Well done to Trey Alexander for earning a spot on the 2024-25 All-NBA G League Rookie Team as well as the All-NBA G League Third Team!