Pelicans forward Trendon Watford earns rotation role after scoreless start
The gist
Pelicans forward Trendon Watford went from zero minutes in the first four games to a key bench role.
His 17.5 minutes per game during a four-game win streak explain the shift.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026The New Orleans Pelicans announced they signed forward Trendon Watford; terms were not disclosed.
- Nov 4, 2026Watford had seven points (1-1 FG, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes in New Orleans' 120-113 overtime win over the Utah Jazz.
- Nov 5, 2026CBS Sports reported the seven-point bench outing, noting three turnovers and four personal fouls.
Key terms
- win streak
- An uninterrupted sequence of wins in games or competitions, without losses or ties.
- FG
- A basketball shot made from the field, other than a free throw, worth two or three points.
Source: Wikipedia