Pelicans Sign Former Utah Jazz Guard to Training Camp Deal
It didn’t take long for former Utah Jazz guard Jaden Springer to land with a new team for the upcoming season. The New Orleans Pelicans have signed the 6-foot-4, 204-pound guard to an Exhibit-9 contract, a non-guaranteed, one-year deal that allows him to compete for a roster spot in training camp. 
For those unfamiliar, an Exhibit-9 contract is designed to protect the team in case the player suffers a major injury during camp, as it doesn’t guarantee the player’s contract.
Springer, a former 28th-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, spent the 2024-25 season with the Utah Jazz. After being waived by the Boston Celtics midseason, he joined Utah on a two-way contract before being signed for the remainder of the season. However, he was waived before the start of his second season with the Jazz.
Springer was part of the Celtics’ 2024 championship-winning team, securing an NBA title just a year before joining the Jazz. He made several appearances in Utah’s summer league games last month but was unexpectedly removed from the roster in Las Vegas. By cutting him before July 25, the Jazz saved $400,000 on his contract.
During his 17 games with the Jazz, Springer averaged 3.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 41.1% from the field and 20.7% from three. Over his 110 career NBA games, he’s averaged 2.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 40.9% from the field and 23.8% from beyond the arc.
Now, the former Tennessee guard will look to make his mark with the Pelicans, aiming to secure a spot on the team and continue his journey in the NBA, now with his fourth franchise.
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