Zion Williamson missed all of last season with an injury, but the former Duke star has been given a clean bill of health and is expected to play next season.
In his absence, the Pelicans, who had a dreadful start, showed real signs of life, sneaking into the playoffs and playing credibly well.
With Brotherhood member Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Jaxson Hayes, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy and others, the Pelicans have a solid young core.
The Aussie, and son of former NC State player Ricky Daniels, young Daniels has gone from a 6-4 marginal prospect to a 6-8 elite talent who also has point guard skills.