Understanding E.J. Liddell’s future with New Orleans Pelicans

With last Monday’s announcement of the New Orleans Pelicans signing Izaiah Brockington to a two-way contract, the move left many fans perplexed as to what it might mean for E.J. Liddell’s place within the organization. There exist no obvious openings on the playing roster, with 15 guaranteed contracts and both two-way slots now occupied.

Before tearing the ACL in his right knee during summer league action, there was a strong expectation that Liddell was destined for the two-way vacancy. One slot was quickly filled by Dereon Seabron immediately after June’s draft, with the Pelicans making that signing official last week.

So, does Liddell sit on the outside looking in? Nope, not at all.

Let’s…