Pelicans: Waived G Markquis Nowell.
Waived G Markquis Nowell.
Rimside Brief
The New Orleans Pelicans have released guard Markquis Nowell, adding to a series of recent roster moves that also saw the waiving of center Aziz Bandaogo and forward Johnny O'Neil. The club earlier secured a three‑year, $55.5 million extension for forward Saddiq Bey, indicating a focus on retaining core pieces while reshaping the bench.
With a 26‑56 record, the Pelicans sit at 11th in the Western Conference and rank 23rd in the league’s power rankings. Their recent performance includes a two‑game losing streak and a 1‑9 record over the last ten games, reflected in a net rating of –4.4. The Nowell waiver frees a roster spot as the team looks to address its depth issues and improve its standing before the next free‑agency period.
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