Pelicans Waive Two Players, Roster Falls To 18
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived two players, bringing their roster down to 18 players.
New Orleans, LA, October 17, 2026 —
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived two players, reducing the team’s roster to 18 players, according to the information available.
The players’ names and the date of the moves were not provided. No details were given about the players’ contracts, the reasons for the decisions or whether the team plans to make further roster changes.
The reported figure of 18 describes the roster after the waivers. The available information does not specify the roster’s previous size or provide additional details about its composition. It also does not state whether the moves were connected to a particular deadline or other team decision.
Without further information, the immediate significance of the moves beyond the reduction in roster size is unclear. The summary does not identify any statements from the team or the players, or indicate what may happen next.
The confirmed information is limited to the two waivers and the resulting roster count: the Pelicans have 18 players after waiving two. Further details, including the players’ identities and any subsequent roster decisions, were not provided.
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