Lance Thomas News: Playing a portion of the season with an MCL sprain, Thomas averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game while averaging 10.9 minutes.

Playing a portion of the season with an MCL sprain, Thomas averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game while averaging 10.9 minutes.

Thomas only played in 59 games this season, but started nine of them. The Duke product shot 50 percent from the field, but doesn't offer a lot on the offensive end. His main benefit to New Orleans will be as a hustle forward off the bench. The Pelicans need to decide whether or not to exercise his team option for the 2013-14 season.