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Pelicans
Pelicans Salary Cap
Total Cap $226.1M
Cap Space -$61.1M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
The New Orleans Pelicans carry $226.1M in committed salary for the 2026-27 season across 14 active contracts, 12 of which carry guaranteed money. That puts them $61.1M over the salary cap. They are not currently projected to pay luxury tax.
Zion Williamson is the largest cap hit at $42.2M, or 25.6 percent of the league cap. The active roster averages 25.4 years old.
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Type | Cap Hit | Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zion Williamson | PF | 26 | DRK-EXT | $42.2M | $42.2M |
| 2 | Jordan Poole | SG | 27 | RK-EXT | $34.0M | $34.0M |
| 3 | Dejounte Murray | PG | 30 | VET-EXT | $32.8M | $28.8M |
| 4 | Trey Murphy III | SF | 26 | RK-EXT | $27.0M | $27.0M |
| 5 | Herb Jones | SF | 28 | FA | $14.9M | $14.9M |
| 6 | Kevon Looney | C | 30 | FA | $8.0M | — |
| 7 | Jeremiah Fears | PG | 20 | RK-1ST | $7.9M | $7.9M |
| 8 | Jordan Hawkins | SG | 24 | RK-1ST | $7.0M | $7.0M |
| 9 | Saddiq Bey | SF | 27 | FA | $6.6M | $6.4M |
| 10 | Derik Queen | C | 22 | RK-1ST | $5.4M | $5.4M |
| 11 | Yves Missi | C | 22 | RK-1ST | $3.5M | $3.5M |
| 12 | Bryce McGowens | SG | 24 | ROS | $2.6M | $2.6M |
| 13 | Karlo Matkovic | PF | 25 | RK-2ND | $2.3M | — |
| 14 | Micah Peavy | SG | 25 | RK-2ND | $2.2M | $2.2M |
Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.
Pelicans Future Draft Capital
3 picks owed to the Pelicans and 5 owed away, across 5 draft years from 2027 to 2031. Protections and swap rights are listed exactly as recorded.
2027
- In 2027 first round draft pick from Milwaukee (New Orleans outgoing to Atlanta) New Orleans will receive the more favorable of its 2027 1st round pick and Milwaukee's 2027 1st round pick and Atlanta will receive the less favorable of the two protected for selections 1-4; if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyable, then New Orleans' obligation to Atlanta will be extinguished and New Orleans will instead receive both picks (via New Orleans) [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020; Atlanta-New Orleans, 7/6/2024]
- In 2027 second round draft pick from Oklahoma City, Houston, Indiana or Miami (second most favorable) Philadelphia will receive the most favorable of Oklahoma City's 2027 2nd round pick, Houston's 2027 2nd round pick, Indiana's 2027 2nd round pick and Miami's 2027 2nd round pick and New Orleans will receive the second most favorable and New York will receive the third most favorable of the four; San Antonio will receive the more favorable of (i) its 2027 2nd round pick and (ii) the least favorable of the Oklahoma City pick, the Houston pick, the Indiana pick and the Miami pick and Miami will receive the least favorable of the five (via Houston to Detroit to Oklahoma City to New York to New Orleans; via Miami to Oklahoma City to Utah to San Antonio to Miami; via Oklahoma City to Philadelphia) [Detroit-Houston, 11/24/2020; Detroit-Oklahoma City, 3/13/2021; Indiana-Oklahoma City, 11/25/2020; Miami-Oklahoma City, 3/17/2021; Oklahoma City-Utah, 7/30/2021; Portland-San Antonio-Utah, 2/9/2022; Cleveland-Miami-San Antonio, 7/6/2023; New York-Oklahoma City, 6/27/2024; Oklahoma City-Philadelphia, 2/4/2026; New Orleans-New York, 2/5/2026]
- Out 2027 second round draft pick to Charlotte or Portland Charlotte will receive the more favorable of New Orleans' 2027 2nd round pick and Portland's 2027 2nd round pick and Portland will receive the less favorable of the two; Portland may convey the pick it receives to Houston (see Portland Outgoing) (via Portland) [New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Charlotte-Philadelphia-Portland-New York, 2/9/2023]
2028
- Out 2028 second round draft pick to San Antonio New Orleans' 2028 2nd round pick to San Antonio [New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023]
2029
- Out 2029 second round draft pick to San Antonio New Orleans' 2029 2nd round pick to San Antonio [New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023]
2030
- Out 2030 second round pick to Orlando (swap, Orlando incoming) Orlando has the right to swap its 2030 2nd round pick for New Orleans' 2030 2nd round pick [New Orleans-Orlando, 6/27/2024]
2031
- In 2031 second round draft pick from Toronto Toronto's 2031 2nd round pick to New Orleans [New Orleans-Toronto, 2/6/2025]
- Out 2031 second round draft pick to Orlando or Oklahoma City Orlando will receive the more favorable of its 2031 2nd round pick and New Orleans' 2031 2nd round pick and Oklahoma City will receive the less favorable of the two (via Orlando's right to swap for New Orleans) [New Orleans-Orlando, 6/27/2024; New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 2/5/2025]