The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Wenyen Gabriel to a 10-day contract via the hardship exception. New Orleans is currently without several players due to injuries, as well as the health and safety protocols. Gabriel is expected to be available for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics.

The Pelicans will be Gabriel's third team this season. He's also played for the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers on hardship deals this season.

This is Gabriel's second go-around in New Orleans. He was previously with the Pelicans for the 2020-21 season.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Didi Louzada's frustrating season took another turn for the worse on Saturday. While playing with the Birmingham Squadron of the G League, Louzada tore the medial meniscus in his left knee. New Orleans announced Louzada will be out indefinitely.

Louzada has played in just two games with the Pelicans this season. In late-November, Louzada was suspended for 25 games due to violating the NBA/NBPA's anti-drug policy. Louzada tested positive for two different performance enhancing drugs.

That suspension ended recently and Louzada was assigned to the Squadron to ramp back up to rejoining the Pelicans. Now, it's unknown when that return to playing in the NBA will happen.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Gary Clark to a Two-Way contract. Clark was recently waived by the Pelicans, after they had to get back into roster compliance. Clark was signed as a replacement while Didi Louzada was on the Suspended List.

Clark has appeared in eight contests for the Pelicans this season. He's averaged 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

To make room for Clark on a Two-Way deal, New Orleans waived Jared Harper. Harper played just 10.5 minutes over two games for the Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Gary Clark.

Clark, 6-6, 225, has appeared in eight games (one start) this season with New Orleans, averaging 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting .474 from deep in 11.9 minutes per contest.

New Orleans’ roster now stands at 17 players, including two two-way players.

Zion Williamson will dial back the rehab of his surgically repaired foot to only partial weight bearing activities. Williamson is continuing his rehabilitation in Portland instead of New Orleans, but remains under supervision of the team.

Williamson has not played this season after suffering a fracture in his right foot that required surgery over the summer.

“Since we notified everyone on December 16 of his latest imaging, it was decided then by our medical team to dial his rehab back to only partial weight bearing activities. He continues along that path,” stated Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. “We also agreed that in order to put Zion in the best position to succeed, he will rehab away from the team at this time so he can focus on the task at hand.”

“As you can imagine, this has been a very difficult process for me,” said Williamson. “I know there’s work to be done in my recovery before I can safely return to the court, but I will continue to put in the time necessary so I can get back on the floor with my team and represent Pelicans fans and the city of New Orleans at the highest level. Basketball means everything to me, and I am thankful for the Pelicans organization and everyone who has surrounded me with love and support throughout this journey – my family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans, and everybody who has stood behind me and uplifted me when I needed it most.”