E.J. Liddell has been assigned by the New Orleans Pelicans to the Birmingham Squadron.

Liddell, 6-6, 242, who was selected by New Orleans with the 41st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of The Ohio State University, missed the entire 2022-23 campaign due to a torn ACL in his right knee. Liddell has appeared in three games for the Pelicans this season and is averaging 1.3 points and 0.7 rebounds in 2.9 minutes per game.