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Pelicans Add DeAndre Jordan on One-Year, $3.6 Million Deal

The 37-year-old arrives to bolster a short-handed frontcourt following injuries to Kevon Looney, Yves Missi.

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Mar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New Orleans announced the signing on Friday, with the NBA transaction log also recording the deal.
  • Jordan was with the team Friday morning and was expected to be available for the home opener against the Spurs.
  • The agreement is for one year at a reported $3.6 million, though reporting differs on the contract’s guarantee status.
  • The Pelicans opened the 15th roster spot by waiving guard Jaden Springer a day earlier.
  • A three-time All-NBA pick and 2023 champion, Jordan played 56 games for Denver last season, averaging 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 12.3 minutes.