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Trendon Watford signs one-year deal with Pelicans

ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Trendon Watford signs one-year deal with Pelicans
Summary

Trendon Watford has agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.9 million with the New Orleans Pelicans, as confirmed by sources on August 17, 2026. The deal marks Watford's move as a free agent, potentially providing the team with added depth in the forward position for the upcoming NBA season. This contract comes after Watford's previous performance, which may have drawn interest from the Pelicans for his skills and versatility on the court. Further details about his role and integration into the team have yet to be disclosed.

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  • •Trendon Watford agrees to terms on August 17, 2026.
  • •Contract valued at $2.9 million for one year.
  • •Watford enters as a free agent from a previous team.
  • •Deal expected to bolster the Pelicans' forward depth.
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  • 2:25 PMESPN NBA — Sources: Watford, Pels agree to 1-yr, $2.9M deal
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Free-agent F Trendon Watford, Pelicans have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million dollar deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia on Monday.

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