Pelicans Sign Former NBA Champion Springer, Add Two-Way Guard McGowens

The New Orleans Pelicans are reshaping their roster under new management, having recently signed guards Jaden Springer and Bryce McGowens on standard and two-way contracts, respectively. Springer, a former first-round pick who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Utah Jazz, was part of the Celtics’ 2023-24 championship team and is expected to compete for a final roster spot in training camp. McGowens, a 6'7 guard with experience playing for Charlotte and Portland, joins the Pelicans on a two-way deal after leading the G League in scoring with the Rip City Remix. He will occupy the Pelicans’ third and final two-way roster spot alongside Hunter Dickinson and Trey Alexander. Both signings reflect the Pelicans’ strategy to build depth and flexibility as they integrate young talent and veteran players like Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney to compete in the Western Conference. These moves follow significant trades that sent veterans Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum out of New Orleans as the team enters a new era.