DeAndre Jordan Barely Seeing the Floor Early for Pelicans
DeAndre Jordan, 38 and in his 18th season, has been part of New Orleans' first four games of 2026-27 but has barely played, logging real minutes only once. He is not on the injury report. Last season he was a limited but efficient backup center for the Pelicans.
By the Pelicans Nightly Desk · updated 4 d ago01The story of the nightMinimal minutes to start the seasonJordan has been on the floor for four Pelicans games so far in 2026-27, all wins or losses decided without him doing…
Jordan has been on the floor for four Pelicans games so far in 2026-27, all wins or losses decided without him doing much. Against Washington on October 16 he played 3.9 minutes and picked up an assist. In the other three games listed, against Dallas, Miami and Oklahoma City, he did not log a single minute. He is healthy and not on the injury report, so the absence from the rotation is a coaching decision, not a medical one.
02What he brought last seasonIn 2025-26 with New Orleans, Jordan appeared in 12 games, averaging 16.6 minutes, 4.4 points and 6.3 rebounds.
In 2025-26 with New Orleans, Jordan appeared in 12 games, averaging 16.6 minutes, 4.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. He shot 65.6 percent from the field and 64.7 percent from the line, with a true shooting mark of 67.1 percent. His usage rate was 9.8, reflecting a limited offensive role, and his plus-minus sat at -0.1. He also contributed 0.8 blocks and 0.3 steals per game in that backup center stretch.
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