Jordan Hamilton officially signed a 10-day deal with the Pelicans on Friday.

Hamilton officially signed a 10-day deal with the Pelicans on Friday.

Analysis:

The Pelicans received a hardship exception from the NBA, and they'll use the extra roster spot on Hamilton, a former first-round pick out of Texas. Hamilton most recently played in the D-League for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, averaging 14.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting and 9.4 rebounds through 14 games. Given New Orleans' rather dire roster situation, Hamilton could immediately step into a fairly significant role, likely off the bench.