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The Pelicans have brought back center Kylor Kelley for the final day of the 2024/25 season, signing him to a new contract via the hardship exception, the team announced in a press release.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 3

Pelicans Announce New Player Signing Before Lakers Game

The New Orleans Pelicans made a roster move before their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. New Orleans announced the signing of center Kylor Kelley to a 10-day contract.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 3

Recent Mavericks Player to Sign With Pelicans Before Lakers Game

The New Orleans Pelicans' season may be over, but that doesn't mean there isn't room to improve the roster with new faces. One of the biggest things the organization can look forward to is trying to build pieces for the upcoming season.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / April 3

Pelicans sign ex-Mavs center from South Bay Lakers roster, could be set to face LA Lakers

The New Orleans Pelicans have made a roster move to round out their squad as the season winds down. Zion Williamson has been shut down for the season and the New Orleans Pelicans are killing time.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / April 3

New Orleans Pelicans sign former Mavericks big man to contract

The Dallas Mavericks are in an unusual spot this season due to NBA cap ramifications. Despite dealing with injuries for most of the second half of the year, the Mavericks have been limited in who they can add to the roster because they are hard-capped at the first apron and not allowed to exceed that number.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Kylor Kelley to sign 10-day contract with Pelicans

Free agent center Kylor Kelley will be signing a 10-day contract with the Pelicans, league sources tell NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms the news (via Twitter).

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / March 2

Dallas Mavericks Release Player Before Kings Game

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Sacramento Kings in Texas. Before the game, the Mavs waived Kylor Kelley. The former Oregon State star had been averaging 3.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 76.9% from the field in eight games.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 2

Mavs Waiving Kylor Kelley, Signing Kai Jones

The Mavericks intend to waive center Kylor Kelley and sign big man Kai Jones to a two-way contract, as reported by Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Jones was released by the Clippers in a flurry of related moves on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / January 28

Jason Kidd speaks out on Kylor Kelley debut for Dallas Mavericks, one aspect stood out

The injury-hit Dallas Mavericks still had enough to record a win over the Washington Wizards. Following a disappointing performance in re-match of last year’s NBA Finals against the Celtics, a match against the weak Washington Wizards was the perfect way for the Dallas Mavericks to respond.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 28

How did the newest Maverick perform in his NBA debut against the Wizards?

The Dallas Mavericks pounded the Washington Wizards to sand on Monday night, 130-108, which allowed them to give a 27-year-old his debut in the NBA. They signed Kylor Kelley to a two-way contract on Sunday, and he was playing basketball in the NBA for the first time about 24 hours later.

NBA News / Mavs.com / January 27

After roundabout journey, newest Maverick finally reaches the NBA

Kylor Kelley has played basketball in a lot of remote basketball outposts. London for the British Basketball League Lions, Mississauga outside of Toronto for the Raptors 905 G League team.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / January 27

Dallas Mavericks Release Player Before Wizards Game

On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards in Texas. Before the game, the Mavs announced that they hade made several roster moves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 27

South Bay Lakers Center Kylor Kelley Signs Two-Way Contract With Mavericks

South Bay Lakers center Kylor Kelley has signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The call-up marks the first of the 2024-25 campaign for South Bay and the 53rd overall in franchise history.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Mavericks’ new center gets attention-catching scouting report

The Dallas Mavericks agreed to a two-way contract with center Kylor Kelley on Sunday. Dallas needs all of the help they can get at the center position, as Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber are all currently injured.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Dallas Mavericks Sign 7-Footer Amid Center Injury Struggles

The Dallas Mavericks have signed seven-foot center Kylor Kelley to a two-way deal. The Mavericks’ injury report is not looking to get better any time soon.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 26

Mavericks sign Kylor Kelley to a two-way deal

Needing another big man due to injuries, the Mavericks have added center Kylor Kelley on a two-way deal and waived guard Jazian Gortman, the team tweets.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 19

Lakers Waive Former Celtics Center

As teams finalize their rosters for the start of the upcoming campaign, the Celtics, predictably, opted against converting Lonnie Walker IV's Exhibit 10 deal into a standard contract.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 18

Lakers Sign Grayson Murphy, Waive Jordan Goodwin And Kylor Kelley

With the preseason coming to an end and the regular season around the corner, the Los Angeles Lakers will begin making moves to trim their roster while also identifying players they may want to keep around in their developmental program.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 10

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 4

Los Angeles Lakers And Boston Celtics Make G League Trade

Kylor Kelley is coming off a year where he played for the Maine Celtics. He averaged 13.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 4.7 blocks per contest while shooting 69.0% from the field in 29 games (16 starts).