It's been a nightmare start to the season for the New Orleans Pelicans. Over the weekend they got the latest chunk of bad news losing Lance Stephenson to a groin injury .
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The Vertical's Sham Charania reported on Monday that the Pels will waive Stephenson, and replace him with 6'5 guard Archie Goodwin.
Pelicans plan to waive Lance Stephenson to create roster space for Goodwin, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 7, 2016
Goodwin last played for the Pheonix Suns in 2015/16, appearing in 57 games. He averaged 8.9 points and 2.1 assists per game.
Goodwin, 22 is expected to join New Orleans before their next game against Golden State.
