Omer Asik is finalizing a five-year deal with the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports.

Asik is finalizing a five-year deal with the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports.

Analysis:

Asik was traded from Houston to New Orleans last offseason and averaged 7.3 points and 9.8 rebounds in 26 minutes per game through 76 games in 2014-15. He proved valuable as a rebounder and defender alongside Anthony Davis. His role will likely stay the same next season.