Sources: Jimmer Fredette re-signs with Pelicans
Jimmer Fredette – the No. 2 pick in the NBA Development League draft by the Westchester Knicks – has re-signed with the New Orleans Pelicans under the injury hardship exception, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Fredette will provide insurance to the Pelicans’ backcourt, with Jrue Holiday still on a playing restriction. The Pelicans weren’t granted an injury exception to sign a player during the first week of the season, but were given one Monday, sources said. New Orleans, hampered by numerous injuries, is off to a 0-6 start this season.
Fredette played 50 games with the Pelicans last year, averaging 3.6 points and 10.2 minutes per game.
Fredette, 26, was waived by the San Antonio Spurs during training camp. He had signed a partially guaranteed contract to compete for an open roster spot, which ultimately went to veteran Rasual Butler.
Fredette’s D-League rights will remain with Westchester.
A 6-foot-2 guard who gained prominence as a scorer and shooter at BYU, Fredette researched overseas opportunities before committing to the D-League. He was the 10th overall pick in the 2011NBA draft.
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