The New Orleans Pelicans are adding to their roster late in the offseason, and it's forward depth that could help the team , according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

“Free agent forward Jalen McDaniels has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans , sources tell ESPN. McDaniels has averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds over six NBA seasons,” Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

McDaniels is the older brother of Jaden McDaniels , who is currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, as he enters his seventh season in the league. He played with the Hornets for three seasons, and then was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in his fourth year.

Last season, he signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wiz

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