Free Agent DeAndre Jordan Lands Out West With New Deal

October 24, 2025 , ,


After 17 seasons, veteran center DeAndre Jordan isn't the beast on the glass that he used to be, but he can still offer 10-12 minutes a night as a back-end of the rotation big and bring a leadership role to the bench and the locker room. It took until the season was underway, but the 37-year-old has finally landed himself a gig for 2025-26, signing a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

It's a one-year, $3.6 million veteran's minimum deal for Jordan, who led the NBA in rebounding twice, over a decade ago, ripping down 15 boards a game at his pinnacle in 2014-15 with the Lob City Los Angeles Clippers, and 15.2 rebounds three seasons later.  

Pelicans head coach Willie Green was a teammate of Jordan's on those Clippers for a few years, likely helping to lead to the signing. 

“I know what my role has been over the past few years and I think that it'll continue to be that way," Jordan said after joining New Orleans. "I'm here to be a great locker room presence, be a veteran leader and then when my numbers called, be ready to play." 

In recent years, Jordan has been a bit player for the Denver Nuggets, playing 12.8 minutes per game, with 4.2 ppg and 4.9 rebounds. He holds the all-time NBA career record with a 67.4% shooting mark from the field.

He's also looking forward to helping mentor the young players on the Pels, bringing his wealth of experience in the Association.

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