Jimmer Fredette to sign with Pelicans

With the New Orleans Pelicans still waiting on clearance from the NBA to extend their roster to 16 players, Alvin Gentry confirmed that guard Jimmer Fredette is high on their list.

Gentry said they won't know anything for sure until their hardship exception is approved. But sources say the Pelicans will sign Fredette if the NBA approves the exception, which could happen by Tuesday.

Under the hardship rule, teams are eligible to apply for the exception after four players on a roster must miss at least three consecutive games and be sidelined for a minimum of an additional two weeks.