Pelicans re-sign DeAndre Jordan with contract criticized as a mistake

The New Orleans Pelicans re-signed DeAndre Jordan to a two-year, guaranteed $7.9 million deal. The decision has drawn criticism, with an analyst stating the Pelicans made a costly $3 million error by not signing Jordan to two separate one-year deals. This mistake means the team will pay the full contract amount instead of benefiting from a prorated rate. Jordan played 12 games last season, averaging 4.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. He will continue serving as a mentor to younger players like Derik Queen as the team seeks frontcourt depth following the decline of Kevon Looney’s contract option.

• 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘An Entirely Unforced Error’ — Pelicans Make Baffling $3 Million Mistake In Re-Signing of Former NBA All-Star