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Pelicans' Buddy Hield: Signs rookie contract

Hield signed a rookie contract with the Pelicans on Friday.

Analysis:

Hield recently wrapped up a rocky Las Vegas Summer League showing with the Pelicans, during which he averaged 16.8 points per game, but shot only 32.7 percent from the field and 22.9 percent from three-point range. The Pelicans are still hopeful that Hield will be a major contributor as a rookie, and the opportunity could be there for him to start at shooting guard to begin the season while Tyreke Evans (knee) remains sidelined. Langston Galloway and E'Twaun Moore also figure to challenge for the starting role.

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