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John Salmons May Start at SF for Pelicans?
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All posts by Basketball InsidersUpdated4 hours ago on April 26, 2024
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This summer, veteran small forward John Salmons wasn’t considered one of the top available players in free agency. But he was near the top of the New Orleans Pelicans’ priority list.
He was targeted because of his experience and potential to be a consistent contributor.
Still, the small forward position appears to be the Pelicans’ weakest spot heading into next Tuesday’s start of training camp. It’s likely that Salmons, a 12-year veteran, will be in a competitive battle with third-year forward Darius Miller and Luke Babbitt for the starting job.
