The Pelicans are 31-26 and on the edge of the playoff race. Recently, they’ve been handing out a couple 10-day contracts. Emeka Okafor is on his second 10-day deal, while G-League standout Walter Lemon Jr. is celebrating his first 10-day deal. Okafor’s 10-day deal ends in three days, he’ll be a free agent unless the Pelicans offer him another deal.
This season, the Pelicans have had some well-known, yet aging players on their roster. Former Atlanta Hawk sensation Josh Smith played three games in October. Jordan Crawford played just two games this season for the Pelicans after playing 19 last season.