Crutcher wasn't expected to make the final roster in New Orleans, and now he'll have the opportunity to play for the Birmingham Squadron in the G League.
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Pelicans' Jalen Crutcher: Lands with New Orleans
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Crutcher agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans on Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Crutcher spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the G League's Birmingham Squadron and averaged 15.8 points, 5.8 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 34.5 minutes per game over 33 regular-season appearances. He'll join the Pelicans ahead of camp, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in Birmingham once the regular season gets underway.
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Jalen Crutcher: Loses roster spot
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Crutcher became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Pelicans expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
New Orleans had the option of bringing Crutcher back on a second 10-day deal, but the Pelicans will instead bring guard Izaiah Brockington aboard on a fresh 10-day pact to fill the open spot on the roster. During his first taste of NBA action, Crutcher made just one three-minute appearance for the Pelicans, missing his only field-goal attempt and recording no other statistics. He'll likely stick around in the organization and join the G League's Birmingham Squadron.
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Pelicans' Jalen Crutcher: Returns to NBA
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The Pelicans recalled Crutcher from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Saturday.
Crutcher will return to the Pelicans after a brief stint in the G League. The 24-year-old was recently signed to a 10-day contract and could get a chance to make his Pelicans and NBA debuts Sunday versus the Bulls.
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Pelicans' Jalen Crutcher: Inks 10-day deal with New Orleans
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Crutcher signed a 10-day contract with the Pelicans on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Crutcher will provide some extra depth to the Pelicans' backcourt, but he's unlikely to factor into the rotation while all of CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins are healthy. The 24-year-old is averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 36.5 minutes per game over 36 appearances for the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, this season.
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Jalen Crutcher: Let go by Pelicans
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The Pelicans waived Crutcher on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac reports.
Crutcher is among several players that New Orleans waived before Saturday's deadline, and if he goes through waivers unclaimed, then he'd have to report to the franchise's G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Crutcher was signed last week, and he'd be better suited to play in the G League since has appeared in 57 games (39 starts) over the past two seasons with the Hornets' G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, averaging 15.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 32.7 minutes per contest.
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Jalen Crutcher: Held out with ankle injury
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Crutcher was inactive during Friday's 125-110 loss to Austin with an ankle injury.
Crutcher was held out of Friday's loss to Austin, missing his second straight game with a left ankle sprain. In 24 regular-season games this year, Crutcher has averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game.
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Jalen Crutcher: Misses game with ankle injury
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Crutcher was inactive during Wednesday's 116-110 loss to Rio Grande Valley with an ankle injury.
Crutcher was one of three players out for Greensboro in Wednesday's loss due to an ankle injury. In 24 regular-season games this year, Crutcher has averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game.
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Jalen Crutcher: Reaches double figures in loss
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Crutcher finished with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 120-117 loss to College Park.
Crutcher was one of four starters and six Swarm players to reach double figures in scoring during Thursday's loss. Crutcher has averaged 15.9 points, 4.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds over 22 regular-season outings.
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Jalen Crutcher: Top scorer off bench in victory
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Crutcher notched 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 win over Maine.
Crutcher led the Swarm bench in scoring while posting a team-high-tying mark from three in Saturday's win. Crutcher has averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds over 21 regular-season contests.
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Jalen Crutcher: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Crutcher tallied 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 120-106 loss to Maine.
Crutcher finished as one of six Swarm players with 10 or more points, also leading the team in rebounds while finishing one board shy of a double-double. Crutcher has averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds over 20 regular-season games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Leader from deep in defeat
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Crutcher tallied 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and three rebounds over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 110-100 loss to the Cleveland Charge.
Crutcher led the team from three while finishing as one of six players in double figures in scoring in Wednesday's loss. Crutcher has averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds over 20 regular-season games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Strong game from deep in defeat
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Crutcher tallied 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 loss to Motor City.
Crutcher led all starters in scoring while posting a team-high-tying mark from three in Wednesday's loss. Crutcher has averaged 15.6 points, 4.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds over 19 regular-season contests.
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Jalen Crutcher: Leader from deep in 20-point game
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Crutcher tallied 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five assists and two rebounds over 27 minutes during Friday's 138-137 win over Fort Wayne.
Crutcher led the team in shots made from three while finishing with a team-high-tying scoring total Friday. Crutcher has averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steal over 15 regular-season contests.
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Jalen Crutcher: Near double-double in defeat
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Crutcher finished with 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and nine assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 128-119 loss to Salt Lake City.
Crutcher led the Swarm in assists while finishing as one of five players on the team in double figures in scoring Wednesday. Crutcher has averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 15 regular-season games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Tallies double figures in victory
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Crutcher tallied 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five assists and one rebound over 29 minutes during Sunday's 133-122 win over Windy City.
Crutcher was one of three Swarm starters in double figures in scoring and finished second among starters in assists during Sunday's win. Crutcher has averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals over his last 15 games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Leads offensively in victory
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Crutcher posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 112-108 win over Grand Rapids.
Crutcher led the team in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three in Wednesday's win. Crutcher has averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 13 regular-season games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Balanced performance in victory
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Crutcher notched 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 25 minutes during Saturday's 116-102 win over Wisconsin.
Crutcher put forth a balanced showing in Saturday's win, finishing as one of six Swarm players to score 10 or more points. Crutcher has averaged 14.6 points, 4.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals over his last 11 games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Double-digit outing as starter
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Crutcher notched 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-105 loss to Windy City.
Crutcher finished as one of five Swarm players with 10 or more points in Saturday's loss even while struggling shooting from the field. Crutcher has averaged 15.1 points, 4.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals over his last 10 games.
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Jalen Crutcher: Strong showing from deep in loss
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Crutcher posted 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds, two steals and one rebound over 40 minutes during Saturday's 117-100 loss to Lakeland.
Crutcher led all Swarm players in scoring and threes made, also leading the team in assists during Saturday's loss. Crutcher has averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals over his last eight games.
