The New Orleans Pelicans have a new face in their frontcourt as 2025-26 gets started.

The team announced Friday it has signed former All-Star center DeAndre Jordan, with Jordan reportedly inking a one-year $3.6 million deal ( per ESPN’s Shams Charania ). Jordan spent the last three seasons with the Nuggets, averaging 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in 2024-25.

In New Orleans, Jordan joins a frontline that includes All-Star Zion Williamson and second-year center Yves Missi as the Pelicans are without Kevon Looney — whom the Pelicans added in free agency — as he recovers from a left knee sprain .

Jordan’s signing came the same day the Pelicans were scheduled to play their home opener against San Antonio. He was with the team on Friday morning and was expected to be available to p

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