The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with several injuries at point guard, and with the regular season quickly approaching, general manager Dell Demps has decided to add some reinforcements to the backcourt.
The Pelicans announced on Friday morning that they signed veteran point guard Nate Robinson.
On Thursday, ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported they agreed to terms on a one-year deal at the veteran's minimum. John Reid of the Times-Picayune reported the deal is non-guaranteed.
Former NBA executive Bobby Marks explained why the signing makes sense for the Pelicans, who recently announced Norris Cole will miss extended time after suffering a high ankle sprain:
The availability of starting point guard Jrue Holiday is a concern. He's reportedly taking things slowly after suffering a stress fracture to his right tibia that limited him to 40 regular-season appearances last year. Now, the one-time All-Star is expected to be on a minutes limit through January, according to Reid.
But despite the team's injury-induced woes, Robi ...
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Article written by Alec Nathan