The Pelicans signed Caleb Houston to participate in training camp and compete for a roster spot.

August 4th - According to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto , the New Orleans Pelicans plan to sign free agent forward Caleb Houston to a one - year contract. The forward will compete for the team's final roster spot during training camp.

The Pelicans currently have 14 players with guaranteed contracts, and he will compete with players such as Kobe Buffkin and Christian Koloko for the 15th roster spot .

Houston, who is 2.03 meters tall , was selected 32nd overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft and played for the Magic for three seasons. After becoming a free agent last summer, he signed a training camp contract with the Atlanta Hawks, which later became a two-way contract.

In the 2025-26 season, Houston played 18 games for the Hawks, averaging only 4.2 minutes per game. However, he previously played 34 games in the G League , averaging 16.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

Houston has played 168 games for the Magic in his career , averaging 4.1 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. His greatest strength is his outside shooting ability; 84.4% of his career shots have come from beyond the arc, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.8% .

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