One year after drafting him with the 47th overall pick, the Pelicans have waived guard Antonio Reeves, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Reeves, 24, appeared in 44 games as a rookie in New Orleans, averaging 6.9 points and 1.4 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game, with a solid shooting line of .456/.395/.800. He also excelled at the G League level, putting up 24.9 PPG and 5.8 RPG on .470/.416/.800 shooting in 11 appearances for the Birmingham Squadron.
However, the Pelicans’ front office has undergone several changes since Reeves was drafted in 2024, so the new group of decision-makers – led by executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars – have decided not to retain the former Kentucky standout.
Reeves’ $1.96MM salary for the 2025/26 season was non-guaranteed until July 23, so the Pelicans will create some minor cap savings as a result of the transaction.
He’s a little older for a first year guy going into a second but it looks like he has a game. Haven’t watched him, but I’m sure he gets a try out in camp somewhere going by his numbers.
If you average 18 points and two steals per game the last week and a half of the season that says something right?
Really bad defense and turnovers not showing up in traditional stats.
Still a high 3pt % for a first year player.