Pelicans add 7-foot center Jerome Jordan

Every recreation is necessary for New Orleans this season in a loaded Western Conference the place a playoff spot shall be robust to return by in order that they want…

With a cut back on order at middle, the New Orleans Pelicans found out for more information on Friday morning by having forward Greg Smith accepting a non-guaranteed bargain, methods tested.

Jordan played in 44 games last season for the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 8.7 minutes. He has played for Chicago, Houston and New Orleans, with career averages of 5.9 points and 7.7 rebounds. With Alexis Ajinca already ruled out for four-to-six weeks due to a hamstring injury, the Pelicans look like they’ll be without the services of two of their top centers to start the season.

With both Asik and Ajinca on the shelf, the next man up appears to be veteran Kendrick Perkins, whose role in the league has diminished since leaving the Boston Celtics in 2011.

Jordan, 29, has ability to step out the post to make jump shots and is also a capable rim protector, Gentry said. The Pelicans hope Asik doesn’t miss any regular season time but it seems likely that he will and if he does the Pelicans better hope it’s not too long because they need him.