Jordan ended with two points (1-1 FG) and five rebounds over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 122-88 loss to Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan was given the starting nod, an indication of how desperate things are in New Orleans at the moment. The Pelicans have lost all four games to begin the season, the last two by significant margins. Despite starting, Jordan was a non-factor during his limited time on the floor. To be clear, he should not be starting for an NBA team, nor should he be on any fantasy rosters.

Jordan is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Jordon looked decent across 11 minutes in his regular-season debut Monday, but he'll draw a tough matchup against Nikola Jokic on Wednesday, so he's still not the most attractive target despite the starter designation. Joining him in the first unit will be Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, Herbert Jones and Zion Williamson.

Jordan posted seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds across 11 minutes during Monday's 122-90 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The 37-year-old big man looked surprisingly spry out there, throwing down a thunderous jam for his first bucket, and he brought some much-needed size to a New Orleans team that was without Zion Williamson (foot) and Kevon Looney (knee). The Pelicans will fly to Denver for their next matchup with the Nuggets on Wednesday, and if Williamson is again sidelined for that one, Jordan should remain in the rotation.

Jordan (recently signed) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan signed a one-year deal with the Pelicans on Friday but didn't play in the team's loss to the Spurs that night. The veteran big man isn't guaranteed to see the floor against Boston, though he could enter the rotation if Yves Missi (ankle) and Karlo Matkovic (back) are ultimately ruled out.

Head coach Willie Green said Jordan (recently signed) is unlikely to play in Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan signed a one-year deal with the Pelicans on Friday and isn't expected to suit up against San Antonio. In the likely event the veteran big man joins Yves Missi (ankle), Kevon Looney (knee) and Karlo Matkovic (back) on the sideline, Derik Queen and Hunter Dickinson are expected to see increased minutes at center.

Jordan signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Pelicans on Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pelicans have had some tough injury luck in the frontcourt, so Jordan is being brought in to bolster the team's rebounding and interior defense. Yves Missi (ankle) and Karlo Matkovic (back) are both questionable to play Friday against the Spurs, while Kevon Looney (knee) is sidelined. That means Jordan could be thrown into action right away.

Jordan finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 3.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.3 steals across 12.3 minutes per game in 56 regular-season outings (five starts).

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man received inconsistent run as Nikola Jokic's backup this season. Jordan appeared in six of the Nuggets' seven games during their first-round series win over the Clippers but made only one appearance during the second round, logging just two minutes. The 36-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and he'll likely be tabbed for a role providing depth and serving as a veteran presence at this stage of his career.

Jordan recorded one rebound across five minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out Game 1 for a coach's decision, Jordan was used sparingly in Game 2. The Nuggets are rolling with a tight rotation against the Clippers, and that's unlikely to change now that the teams are tied at one win apiece.

Jordan won't start in Friday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Nikola Jokic (ankle) will return from a one-game absence Friday, pushing Jordan to the bench. The veteran big man has averaged only 6.7 minutes per game in his last three appearances off the bench.

Jordan closed with 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-12 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 loss to San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran big man collected a game-high 17 boards in Nikola Jokic's (ankle) stead on Wednesday, matching a season high in rebounds to go with his third double-double of the campaign. Jordan doesn't always see the court when Jokic is available, but the former has filled in serviceably when the latter has been out of action. Through five starts in 2024-25, Jordan has averaged 8.6 points, 13.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks in 30.4 minutes while shooting 69.6 percent from the floor.