The New Orleans Pelicans have signed six-year NBA guard Jaylen Nowell, adding crucial depth as the team battles early-season injuries. Nowell, known for his career average of 8.9 points per game, joins a roster severely impacted by the absence of key players such as Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy.
With Nowell’s scoring and playmaking abilities, the Pelicans hope to stabilize their lineup during this challenging stretch. Nowell, who was most recently with the Wizards’ G League affiliate after brief stints with Memphis and Detroit, aims to make an immediate impact.
This move addresses a critical need for the Pelicans, who are down multiple starters and key rotation pieces. The injury report includes Jones (rotator cuff tear), McCollum (adductor strain), Murray (broken hand), and Murphy (hamstring strain), sidelining them for weeks. Nowell’s experience from his time with the Timberwolves and his versatile guard play make him a strategic addition as New Orleans strives to maintain competitiveness and resilience.
Player
Injury
Estimated Time Out
Herbert Jones
Right shoulder strain and low-grade rotator cuff tear
