Pelicans cut ties with 23-year-old former Celtics NBA champion guard after season opener originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Pelicans signed Jordan to a one-year contract just hours before the team's home opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Jordan, 37, adds much-needed depth at a time where Kevon Looney is out with an injury and Yves Missi is questionable to play in the second game of the regular season.

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Jordan's agent, Jeff Schwartz, told ESPN's Shams Charania his client will sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract to join the Pelicans.

The San Antonio Spurs strolled to a 125-92 victory in Dallas to open their season on Wednesday night while the New Orleans Pelicans fell 128-122 in Memphis.  Sa

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San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

After making several offseason roster moves, the Pelicans enter the 2025-26 season aiming to improve upon their 21-61 record from last year.

The San Antonio Spurs will be down a few players, but they'll still have a size advantage on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday evening