Overview
- Jordan joins New Orleans on a one-year contract worth about $3.6 million, recorded as a prorated veteran minimum with an approximate $2.27 million cap hit in the NBA transaction log.
- The Pelicans created the 15th roster slot by waiving guard Jaden Springer, whose 2025–26 salary was non-guaranteed.
- Team and league reports tie the move to short-term absences up front, with Looney sidelined two to three weeks by a left knee sprain and Missi listed day-to-day after a right ankle sprain.
- The 37-year-old is entering his 18th season after three years with Denver, appearing in 56 games last season and averaging 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in 12.3 minutes.
- AP reported Jordan was with the team Friday morning and was expected to be available for the home opener against the Spurs; the contract’s guarantee status has not been disclosed.