Trendon Watford, Pelicans Agree To One-Year, $2.9M Contract

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Trendon Watford have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract. The deal is likely a partial or non-guaranteed veteran minimum contract for Watford to compete for a roster spot in training camp. Watford appeared in 53 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16.3 minutes per game for the Sixers. In early November, Watford put up a triple-double for Philadelphia with 20 points,...