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TheNew Orleans Pelicanswaived point guardTim FrazierWednesday night following their loss to theLos Angeles Lakers. Frazier had previously played 40 games for thePortland Trail Blazersover the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
Moments after the Frazier news, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the team was in talks with Euroleague guard Dairis Bertans, the brother ofSan Antonio SpursforwardDavis Bertans:
New Orleans has waived guard Tim Frazier, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)February 28, 2019
New Orleans is seriously discussing a deal with Euroleague shooter Dairis Bertans, league sources tell@DraftExpressand me. Bertans is older brother of Spurs’ Davis Bertans. Dairis is playing in Italy, shooting 54 percent on three-pointers.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)February 28, 2019
By Thursday morning, the Pelicans finalized a deal with Bertans:
Pelicans and Bertans finalizing agreement now, per@DraftExpressand me. Deal includes a team option on 2019-20 season.https://t.co/sIv9byokoS
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)February 28, 2019
Frazier is averaging 5.1 points, 4.1 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 233 career games. He’s played for thePhiladelphia 76ers, Blazers, Pelicans andWashington Wizards.