Free agent center Kendrick Perkins is taking his, um, scowl to New Orleans.
The Pelicans have reportedly come to terms with Perkins on a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum of just over $1 million.
#Pelicans agree to terms with C Kendrick Perkins to per sources
— Scott Kushner (@ScottDKushner) July 21, 2015
#Pelicans add Perkins as third center to go alongside Asik and Ajinca. He is being brought in primarily for veteran presence and toughness
— Scott Kushner (@ScottDKushner) July 21, 2015
After being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, the 30-year-old big fella played sparingly, and averaged 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 17 games.
Per the NEOMG
Seldom-used center Kendrick Perkins has reached an agreement with the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
The Cavaliers acquired Perkins in February after he was bought out of his contract with the Utah Jazz. The plan at that time was to use him in a backup role to Timofey Mozgov and to add some toughness in the interior.
However, he was never able to gain the trust of Head Coach David Blatt and only appeared in 17 games. His value to the team ended up being solely in the locker room as veteran presence that has seen it all. He knew he would not be retained.
