The Pelicans have waived swingman DeAndre Liggins, according to a team press release.
The 6’6” Liggins appeared in 27 games, including three starts, for New Orleans last season after being originally signed on January 10. He averaged 1.6 PPG and 1.0 RPG in 9.0 MPG.
The Pelicans save a little money by cutting Liggins loose, as he was due to receive $75K if he remained on the roster at the beginning of September. Liggins was due to make $1.8MM if he had remained on the roster through January 10.
Liggins played on a pair of 10-day contract with New Orleans then was signed to a two-year deal on February 4. He also appeared in 31 games with the Bucks last season, then was waived in early January before the Pelicans snapped him up.
Liggins has also worn five other uniforms in NBA regular-season games. He started his career with the Magic in 2011/12, then moved on to the Thunder, Heat, Cavaliers and Mavericks. He’s appeared in 177 games but has just a 2.0 PPG average while shooting 35.2% on 3-point tries.
The Pelicans still have eight other players at the wing spots and five players with partial or non-guaranteed contracts.
This guy is gonna have a jersey for every team in the league, seems like him and Sean Kilpatrick are always getting cut and signing every other month