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Pelicans sign Jaron Pierre Jr. to two-way contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Pelicans sign Jaron Pierre Jr. to two-way contract

Summary

The New Orleans Pelicans signed Jaron Pierre Jr., the 58th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, to a two-way contract on July 23, 2026. Pierre, a former SMU guard, averaged 17.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season. He is set to split his playing time between the NBA and the G League, earning $678,882. Pierre brings a record of strong performances, including a season-high 35-point game against Texas A&M.

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By the Numbers

•Jaron Pierre Jr. was the 58th pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
•He played for SMU and was an All-ACC honorable mention.
•Pierre will play up to 50 games in the NBA next season.
•He previously averaged 10 points per game in NBA Summer League.
•Pierre's career includes a standout season at Southern Mississippi.

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10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans sign No. 58 overall pick Jaron Pierre Jr. to two-way contract

What they're saying

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Former SMU guard Jaron Pierre Jr., the 58th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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