Pelicans sign E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 09: Brandon Williams #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against E.J. Liddell #32 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

by: Richie Mills

Posted: Oct 16, 2022 / 05:31 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 16, 2022 / 05:31 PM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed forward E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Liddell, 6-6, 240, who was selected by New Orleans with the 41^st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of The Ohio State University, averaged 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.6 blocks per game last season en route to consensus third team All-American, first team All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Defensive honors. Liddell led the Buckeyes in scoring, rebounding, blocks, free throws made and attempted and was second in assists.

New Orleans’ roster now stands at 17 players, including two two-way players.

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