Pelicans Make Announcement On Former Celtics, 76ers Guard

The New Orleans Pelicans announced the signing of former Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer

Mar 17, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (44) is called for a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) during the second half of the game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images | Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans added further depth on Tuesday, signing guard pick Jaden Springer to an NBA contract. Springer, a former first-round draft pick out of Tennessee, was waived by the Utah Jazz after Summer League despite making 17 appearances for the team last season.

The 22-year-old began his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, who drafted him 28th overall in 2021. He made 50 appearances and three starts across two and a half seasons with the team before being traded to Boston, where he most notably averaged 5.5 points in four appearances during the 2024 playoffs as the Celtics won their first NBA title since 2008.

Welcome to New Orleans, Jaden Springer!

✍️ https://t.co/VI29aK3lPi pic.twitter.com/JGXWYeE4G8

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 31, 2025

The 6'4 defensive specialist has made 110 appearances and six starts total in his career, with averages of 2.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. Perhaps Springer's most productive stretch in the NBA was a 32-game run with Philadelphia to start the 2023-24 season, where he averaged four points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals per game.

He was similarly productive in his brief time with Utah last season, putting up 3.8 points, two rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

Apr 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jaden Springer (11) shoots the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images | Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Springer played his first two seasons of high school ball at Rocky River in Mint Hill, North Carolina, before transferring to prep powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his junior and senior campaigns. He eventually reached five-star status and climbed to the No. 17 overall ranking in his high school recruiting class, eventually committing to Tennessee ahead of his senior season in 2020.

Springer was productive for the Volunteers in his lone season with the team, finishing his collegiate career with an average of 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. His performance earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team, although the Volunteers were eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as a No. 5 seed after being upset by No. 12 seed Oregon State.

15-year-old Jaden Springer showed out in front of Steph at his camp today 🔥

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 7, 2018

A 15-year-old Springer went viral for his performance at Stephen Curry's camp in 2015, even impressing the four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP himself. That moment helped put Springer on the map as one of the big-time recruits in the Class of 2020 and served as a springboard for his eventual selection as a McDonald's All-American a few years later.

Springer eventually had his moment against Curry in the NBA as well, limiting the future first-ballot Hall of Famer to just one made field goal on 34.2 offensive possessions in February 2024.

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