Jeff Withey received a qualifying offer from the Pelicans to make him a restricted free agent, NBA.com reports.

Withey received a qualifying offer from the Pelicans to make him a restricted free agent, NBA.com reports.

Analysis:

Withey should continue to serve in a limited backup role for the Pelicans next season if he accepts the qualifying offer to stay with the team. After two seasons of sitting on the pine, there probably isn't much clamor for Withey's services on the free agent market.