Jeff Adrien and the New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing a one-year deal to play for the veteran's minimum.

Adrien averaged 3.5 points and 4.5 rebounds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 17 games last season.

The Pelicans have been courting him throughout free agency, but the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers also showed interest.