The New Orleans Pelicans have waived DeAndre Liggins.

Liggins, 6-6, 209, appeared in 27 games (three starts) for New Orleans last season after being originally signed on January 10, averaging 1.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in 9.0 minutes.

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The New Orleans Pelicans had interest in acquiring a wing via trade in the offseason but found the cost was too high.

The Pelicans had interest in Kent Bazemore of the Atlanta Hawks.

Dell Demps, however, is optimistic that the asking price for a veteran wing will come down during the season.

Jahlil Okafor has agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Okafor will have a partial guarantee for the 18-19 season and the Pelicans will have a team option for 19-20.

Okafor was the third overall pick in 2015 out of Duke and the Philadelphia 76ers declined their option on his contract for 18-19 before he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.