New Orleans Signs Frank Jackson

Combo guard Frank Jackson who spent one season at Duke now has a new uniform as he will be a member of the New Orleans Pelicans.  

It was announced today that  New Orleans Pelicans stated that they’ve signed former Duke guard Frank Jackson, who was the first pick in the second round of last month’s NBA draft. "according to http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/pelicans-sign-31st-overall-draft-choice-frank-jackson-2-071117

A person familiar with the contract says it spans three years at the NBA minimum salary with the first two years guaranteed, meaning a minimum of more than $2 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Pelicans and Jackson did not disclose terms. "according to http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/pelicans-sign-31st-overall-draft-choice-frank-jackson-2-071117

New Orleans made a draft-night trade with Charlotte to acquire Jackson, taken by the Hornets 31st overall. New Orleans sent draft rights to the 40th overall pick, Dwayne Bacon, and cash to Charlotte in the deal. "according to http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/pelicans-sign-31st-overall-draft-choice-frank-jackson-2-071117 "according to http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/pelicans-sign-31st-overall-draft-choice-frank-jackson-2-071117

In his one season at Duke, Frank Jackson averaged 10.9 points per game. "according to http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/pelicans-sign-31st-overall-draft-choice-frank-jackson-2-071117