New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent Jeff Schwartz confirmed to ESPN. The move adds experienced depth to a Pelicans frontcourt seeking reliability behind injury-prone star Zion Williamson.

At 37, DeAndre Jordan will bring 18 seasons of NBA experience, including a championship ring from 2023 with the Denver Nuggets. A three-time All-NBA selection, he spent the last three years in Denver as a key backup and locker room leader. In the previous season, Jordan played in 56 games, his highest total since 2020-21, averaging 3.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per contest.

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