Summary
The New Orleans Pelicans released two basketball players to adjust their team roster for the upcoming NBA season. The players released were Garrison Brooks and Jalen McDaniels, both trying to further their careers in professional basketball.
Key Facts
- The New Orleans Pelicans reduced their roster to 19 players, including three with two-way contracts.
- Garrison Brooks, 26 years old, was one of the players waived; he has not yet played an official NBA game.
- Jalen McDaniels, with six years of experience, was also waived by the Pelicans.
- Brooks played in the G League for the Westchester Knicks last season, averaging 13.7 points and 11.1 rebounds.
- McDaniels was initially drafted in 2019 by the Charlotte Hornets and later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors.
- McDaniels' performance declined with the Raptors, averaging 3.4 points in 10.8 minutes per game.
- He later joined the Sacramento Kings but played for the Washington Wizards, making only four appearances.
- Both players were on Exhibit 10 contracts, allowing them to join the Pelicans' G League affiliate team if they choose.
