The Pelicans declined their $2.35 million team option in Boston's (ankle) contract for 2025-26 on Sunday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boston is now set to explore other opportunities in unrestricted free agency this offseason. The 23-year-old is coming off a career-best season, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals across 23.6 minutes per game in 42 regular-season appearances (10 starts) during 2024-25. Boston underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle in April, though the injury isn't likely to impact his availability for the 2025-26 campaign.

The Pelicans announced Monday that Boston recently underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

EDGE Analysis

Boston missed the final 30 games of the regular season with his nagging ankle issue. He's now looking at a timetable of 3-4 months, though he has plenty of time to recover in time for Opening Night of 2025-26. During his first season with New Orleans, Boston averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.6 minutes per game across 42 outings (10 starts).

Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will end up missing the Pelicans' final 30 games of the regular season due to a fractured left ankle that he suffered in early February. The 2021 second-round pick played a meaningful role in the Pelicans' rotation prior to the injury. He'll finish his first regular season in New Orleans averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.6 minutes per game across 42 outings (10 starts).

Boston (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Boston is set to miss his 29th consecutive game due to a fractured left ankle. With no updates or timetable for his return, it's unlikely he'll play in the Pelicans' season finale Monday against the Thunder.

Boston (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will miss his 28th consecutive contest due to a fractured left ankle. There's no clear timetable for his return.

Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will miss his 27th consecutive contest due to a fractured left ankle. There's no clear timetable for his return during the final three games of the regular season, though his next opportunity to feature will come Thursday against the Bucks.

Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will miss a 26th straight game for the Pelicans due to a fractured left ankle. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Tuesday against the Nets.

Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will miss a 25th straight game for the Pelicans while dealing with a fractured left ankle. The next chance for him to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Sunday against the Bucks.

Boston (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will miss his 24th straight game due to a left ankle stress reaction. There's no clear timetable for the 23-year-old's return, though his next chance to feature will come Friday against the Lakers.

Boston (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Boston will miss his 23rd game in a row Sunday. He remains without a timetable as he recovers from a left ankle stress reaction.