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Wenyen Gabriel signs with the New Orleans Pelicans

Wenyen Gabriel is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans.

According to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez, the former Kentucky forward has signed a two-year deal with the Pelicans worth the vet minimum, with the second year being a team option.

The Pelicans have signed forward Wenyen Gabriel and guard Sindarius Thornwell, source tells ESPN.

Both on vet minimum deals.

Gabriel on a two-year deal with a team option on second year. Thornwell sticks around after spending bubble with Pels.

— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) November 23, 2020

After going undrafted in 2018, Gabriel joined the Sacramento Kings for the Summer League before signing a two-way contract with the franchise.