Pelicans Sign Jared Harper to Two-Way Contract

The New Orleans Pelicans announced the signing of guard Jared Harper.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced the signing of guard Jared Harper to a two-way contract. 

Harper was on the team's G League affiliate Birmingham Squadron where he averaged 21 points, four rebounds, and seven assists this season. Harper was named to the G League's All-NBA first team last season.

This is Harper's second contract with the Pelicans, as he signed a two-way contract in December. He appeared in two games for the Pelicans averaging over 3 points and one assist in those contests. His deal then was terminated on January 9th.

Dec 28, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jared Harper (2) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Denzel Valentine (45) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The Pelicans were able to have another two-way player designation after Jose Alvarado's deal was converted from a two-way deal to a 4-year, $6.5 million contract earlier this week. 

Though Harper is signed to a two-way contract, he will not be eligible for any postseason play should the Pelicans make it that far. Harper is a former Auburn graduate who went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft before having short stints with the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks. 

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