At 37, DeAndre Jordan decided to utilize free agency and cut ties with the Denver Nuggets. The veteran center, who is walking into his 18th season this year, has now joined hands with the New Orleans Pelicans . On Friday, the Pelicans made this announcement, thus welcoming their newest member.

In New Orleans, Jordan aims for playing time on a front line anchored by star Zion Williamson, who has missed at least 12 games every season of his career. The Pelicans start the season without center Kevon Looney, sidelined with a left knee injury. They fielded a trio of centers — Yves Missi and rookies Derik Queen and Hunter Dickinson — in their season-opening loss to Memphis.

Meanwhile, the three-time All-NBA center and 2023 champion with Denver spent the past three years with the Nuggets. S

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