Pelicans waive forward Caleb Houstan

Averaged 3.9 points across 186 games with Hawks, Magic

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 5h1 min read

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Caleb Houstan. Houstan, 6-8, 223, has appeared in 186 games (23 starts) acr Via @MarcJSpears on X

What happened: New Orleans waived Houstan on Oct. 12. The 6-8, 223-pound forward played 186 games with 23 starts over four seasons with Atlanta and Orlando.

Why it matters: The cut frees a roster spot as New Orleans shapes its 2026-27 roster. Houstan becomes a free agent available to sign elsewhere.

By the numbers: Across four seasons: 186 games, 23 starts, 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game.

What to watch: New Orleans continues preseason before final cuts for the 2026-27 season.

Sources

@MarcJSpears 2026-10-13T17:49:17.649281+00:00

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