Adding Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the roster gives the Pelicans some more experience. That is what David Griffin wanted to get, and he is excited about what these two guys bring to the team.

Brown was on the Denver Nuggets championship team two seasons ago. His best season was last year when he averaged 12.1 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Indiana Pacers. Known for his versatility, he can guard all five positions, something he said he had to do to survive in the NBA.

The New Orleans Pelicans plan to retain newly acquired Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk beyond this season, David Griffin said. Griffin praised both players for their veteran

Brandon Ingram is on his way out of New Orleans. The Pelicans are sending him to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick (top-four protected via the Indiana Pacers in 2026) and one second-round pick,