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Pitino: Pelicans Extend Offer to Russ Smith

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Updated 2 years ago on October 15, 2021 • 1 min read

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New Orleans Pelicans rookie point guard Russ Smith apparently has been impressive enough in summer league mini camp practices this week that he’s been extended a guaranteed contract offer.

In an audio recording posted on the University of Louisville’s official athletic website, Cardinals coach Rick Pitino said Smith has a guaranteed contract committed from the Pelicans.

via John Reid of The Times Picayune

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