While Jaden McDaniels has established himself as one of the league's best complementary wings with the Minnesota Timberwolves, his older brother Jalen has been fighting for a consistent NBA spot. Jalen got good news on this front, as he agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Free agent forward Jalen McDaniels has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. McDaniels has averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds over six NBA seasons.
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McDaniels played in four games with the Washington Wizards last season for a total of just seven minutes.