Veteran guard JJ Redick, long considered one of the NBA’s top sharpshooters, is taking his scoring abilities to the New Orleans Pelicans. According to reports from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Redick will join the Pelicans on a two-year, $26.5M deal. The acquisition of Redick by New Orleans has been confirmed by the team, but the terms of the deal were not disclosed due to team policy.
Free agent guard JJ Redick has agreed to a two-year, $26.5M deal to join the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019
David Griffin, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Pelicans, had the following to say about the signing of Redick:
“JJ Redick is among the very best shooters and professionals in league history…
Coming off perhaps the best season of his remarkable career, his on-the-court resumé speaks for itself. However, it was his desire to dive into the role of mentor and veteran leader that spoke most directly to us and has us most excited about our future together. We are thrilled to be able to welcome JJ and his family to New Orleans and our community.”
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— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 15, 2019
Averaging 18.1 points per game with the Philadelphia 76ers last season, JJ Redick will look to help strengthen the roster of a New Orleans team looking to establish its identity following the trade of Anthony Davis and drafting of Redick’s fellow Duke alum Zion Williamson.
