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NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has waived guard Quinn Cook and guard/forward Axel Toupane.

Cook, 6-2, 184, who was signed on March 19 after spending the 2016 training camp with the Pelicans, appeared in nine games last season with New Orleans, averaging 5.8 points and 1.6 assists in 12.3 minutes per game.

Toupane, 6-7, 210, was originally signed by New Orleans on April 10, appearing in two games at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season for the Pelicans, averaging 5.5 points in 20.5 minutes.

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Pelicans Waive Quinn Cook and Axel Toupane

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Quinn Cook, Pelicans Host Reward Assembly for Chevron Mathletes

1)      New Orleans (33-47) will practice today in Los Angeles, in advance of Tuesday’s road game at the Lakers in Staples Center.

2)      In case you missed it, the Pelicans dropped to 0-2 on a four-game road trip with a defeat Saturday to Golden State.

3)      Quinn Cook, who compiled a career-best night Saturday, was signed earlier that day for the rest of the season.

4)      Listen to Monday’s Black and Blue Report, featuring a visit from ESPN.com NBA writer Kevin Arnovitz.

5)      With two games remaining apiece, New Orleans is one game ahead of Dallas (32-48) for fourth place in the Southwest Division. A fourth-place finish would be the team’s highest in one of professional sports' toughest divisions since placing third in 2010-11 (46-36 as the then-Hornets).

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Five things to know about the Pelicans on April 10, 2017

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Quinn Cook for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cook, 6-2, 179, who was originally signed by New Orleans on March 19, has appeared in six games with the Pelicans, averaging 2.7 points and 1.0 assists in 6.0 minutes per contest. Cook has played in a total of 11 NBA games this season (five with Dallas), posting averages of 3.9 points and 1.6 assists in 10.3 minutes per contest.

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Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook for Remainder of 2016-17 Season

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Quinn Cook to a second 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cook, 6-2, 179, who was originally signed by New Orleans on March 19, has appeared in three games with the Pelicans, averaging 1.0 points and 0.7 assists in 2.7 minutes per game. Cook has played in a total of eight NBA games this season (five with Dallas), posting averages of 3.8 points and 1.8 assists in 10.6 minutes per contest.

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Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook to Second 10-Day Contract

NEW ORLEANS – On Sunday evening, March 19, 2017 at The Smoothie King Center during the New Orleans Pelicans 123-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Pelicans and arena naming rights partner Smoothie King proudly took part in a special on-court presentation which recognized the amazing efforts of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

“Smoothie King’s mission is to inspire others to live a healthy and active lifestyle,” said Tom O’Keefe, President and COO of Smoothie King.  “We are thrilled to donate to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization that gives people with physical challenges the opportunities to also pursue an active lifestyle.”

This season, for each shot blocked by a Pelicans player, Smoothie King has pledged a financial contribution to the Challenged Athletes Foundation via a campaign entitled “Smoothie King Block!”  On hand on Sunday from the Challenged Athletes Foundation were Kerry Ellis of Baton Rouge and Michael Lucas of Bogalusa who accepted a donation for a Basketball Wheelchair to the Challenged Athletes Foundation.  Ellis and Lucas, both members of the New Orleans Rollin’ Pelicans wheelchair basketball team, accepted the donation for a customized basketball wheelchair.

Thus far this season, the Pelicans have blocked a total of 388 shots, led by NBA All-Star MVP Anthony Davis’ team-leading 2.26 blocks per game average.

About the Challenged Athletes Foundation
It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life.

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Pelicans, Smoothie King Award Customized Basketball Wheelchair to Challenged Athletes Foundation

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Quinn Cook to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cook, 6-2, 179, most recently played for the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League, appearing in 37 games this season while averaging 25.9 points, 6.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 38.6 minutes per contest and was named the MVP of the NBA D-League All-Star Game in February. Cook also appeared in five games this season with the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 assists in 15.4 minutes.

The Duke product was a member of New Orleans’ 2016 training camp roster, appearing in three preseason games for the Pelicans, averaging 8.3 points and 2.7 assists in 9.6 minutes per game.

Cook will wear #22 and is available for tonight’s game against Minnesota at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans’ roster now stands at 14.

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Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook to a 10-Day Contract

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans today announced that the team has waived guard Quinn Cook and guard/forward Quincy Ford.

Cook, 6-0, 174, appeared in three preseason games for New Orleans, averaging 8.3 points and 2.7 assists in 9.6 minutes per game. After a four-year career at Duke University, Cook spent the 2015-16 season with the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League. The Washington, D.C. native was originally signed by the Pelicans on Sept. 24.

Ford, 6-8, 225, was originally signed by New Orleans on Oct. 17. After a four-year collegiate career at Northeastern University, the Florida native appeared in eight games for the Utah Jazz’s summer league team, averaging 5.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists.