Pelican sign All-Star, three-time All-NBA center to one-year, $3.6 million deal; will act as mentor for Derik Queen | Sporting News

Pelicans Sign DeAndre Jordan to One-Year Deal

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed 2023 NBA champion, All-Star, and three-time All-NBA center DeAndre Jordan to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.

Free agent center DeAndre Jordan is signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jordan will act as a mentor for Derik Queen, the Pelicans' draft pick. Last season, Jordan averaged 3.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 12.3 minutes per game over 56 games.

This signing is expected to be a valuable asset for the Pelicans, both on and off the bench.

Author's summary: Pelicans sign DeAndre Jordan.

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