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New Orleans Pelicans 2026 - payroll & player salaries
National Basketball Association, the men's professional basketball league in the United States and Canada.
YEARLY TOTAL$192,207,320
WEEKLY TOTAL$3,696,295
ACTIVE ROSTER14
PLAYERS LISTED53
HIGHEST PAIDZion Williamson · $42,166,510
Payroll by archived season
9 archived seasons, 2017 to 2025 · peaked in 2025 at $182,257,822 · up 57% since 2017
$116m 17
$99m 18
$118m 19
$132m 20
$133m 21
$147m 22
$165m 23
$168m 24
$182m 25
Season archives
Historic payrolls for New Orleans Pelicans
Active roster · 14 players
All 14 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | $42,166,510 | Power forward | 26 | Designated rookie extension | 25.56% | $42,166,510 | $42,166,510 | - |
| Jordan Poole | $34,044,642 | Shooting guard | 27 | Rookie extension | 20.64% | $34,044,642 | $34,044,642 | - |
| Dejounte Murray | $32,785,071 | Point guard | 30 | Veteran extension | 19.87% | $28,767,536 | $28,767,536 | - |
| Trey Murphy III | $27,000,000 | Small forward | 26 | Rookie extension | 16.37% | $27,000,000 | $27,000,000 | - |
| Herb Jones | $14,898,786 | Small forward | 28 | Free agent | 9.03% | $14,898,786 | $14,898,786 | - |
| Jeremiah Fears | $7,896,240 | Point guard | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 4.79% | $7,896,240 | $7,896,240 | - |
| Jordan Hawkins | $7,021,895 | Shooting guard | 24 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 4.26% | $7,021,895 | $7,021,895 | - |
| Saddiq Bey | $6,557,080 | Small forward | 27 | Free agent | 3.97% | $6,440,678 | $6,440,678 | $116,402 |
| Derik Queen | $5,416,080 | Center | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.28% | $5,416,080 | $5,416,080 | - |
| DeAndre Jordan | $3,876,529 | Center | 38 | Free agent | 2.35% | $3,876,529 | $3,876,529 | - |
| Yves Missi | $3,512,760 | Center | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.13% | $3,512,760 | $3,512,760 | - |
| Bryce McGowens | $2,584,539 | Shooting guard | 24 | Rest of season | 1.57% | $2,584,539 | $2,584,539 | - |
| Karlo Matkovic | $2,296,271 | Power forward | 25 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 1.39% | $2,296,271 | $2,296,271 | - |
| Micah Peavy | $2,150,917 | Shooting guard | 25 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 1.30% | $2,150,917 | $2,150,917 | - |
| Listed total | $192,207,320 | $188,073,383 | $116,402 |
Additional contracts · 9 players
9 rowsAll 9 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Hernangomez | $4,642,804 | Center | 32 | Free agent | 2.81% |
| Brandon Boston Jr | $2,449,421 | Shooting guard | 25 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
| Elfrid Payton | $2,449,421 | Point guard | 32 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
| Tony Snell | $2,449,421 | Shooting guard | 35 | Free agent | 1.48% |
| Keion Brooks Jr. | $2,185,116 | Small forward | - | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Gary Clark | $2,185,116 | Power forward | 32 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Jared Harper | $2,185,116 | Point guard | 29 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| James Nunnally | $2,185,116 | Small forward | 36 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Josh Oduro | $2,185,116 | Center | 26 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Listed total | $22,916,647 |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | - | End-of-Season | $15,044,000 | $15,044,000 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $5,477,000 | $5,477,000 |
| Trade | Jose Alvarado trade with NYK | 2/5/2027 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
Key contract dates
| DEADLINE DATE | NAME | TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron Pierre Jr. | Jaron Pierre Jr. | GUARANTEED 2026-27 Guaranteed - 50%; first day of Regular Season | - |
| Derik Queen | Derik Queen | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $5,673,840 |
| Jeremiah Fears | Jeremiah Fears | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $8,271,960 |
| Yves Missi | Yves Missi | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $5,595,827 |
| Bryce McGowens | Bryce McGowens | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Dejounte Murray | Dejounte Murray | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $30,751,504 |
| Herb Jones | Herb Jones | PLAYER 2027-28 Player Option | $24,195,628 |
| Bryce McGowens | Bryce McGowens | CLUB 2027-28 Club Option | $2,934,742 |
| Hunter Dickinson | Hunter Dickinson | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Jordan Hawkins | Jordan Hawkins | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $10,469,646 |
| Jaron Pierre Jr. | Jaron Pierre Jr. | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer - TBD - Two-Way | - |
| Karlo Matkovic | Karlo Matkovic | RFA / QO 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $2,650,000 |
| Yves Missi | Yves Missi | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Micah Peavy | Micah Peavy | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Zion Williamson | Zion Williamson | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed | $44,886,930 |
| Trey Murphy III | Trey Murphy III | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2027-28 Extension Eligible | - |
| Micah Peavy | Micah Peavy | GUARANTEED 2027-28 Guaranteed - Opening Night TBD | $2,525,901 |
| Jeremiah Fears | Jeremiah Fears | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $10,505,389 |
| Derik Queen | Derik Queen | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | $8,107,918 |
| Yves Missi | Yves Missi | RFA / QO 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $8,623,170 |
| Micah Peavy | Micah Peavy | CLUB 2028-29 Club Option | - |
| Derik Queen | Derik Queen | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Jeremiah Fears | Jeremiah Fears | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Herb Jones | Herb Jones | EXTENSION ELIGIBLE 2028-29 Extension Eligible | - |
| Micah Peavy | Micah Peavy | GUARANTEED 2028-29 Guaranteed - Opening Night TBD | $2,735,698 |
| Derik Queen | Derik Queen | RFA / QO 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $12,024,042 |
| Jeremiah Fears | Jeremiah Fears | RFA / QO 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $15,138,266 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Orleans Pelicans' yearly total?
New Orleans Pelicans' yearly total is $192,207,320.
How many players are on the New Orleans Pelicans roster?
14 players on the New Orleans Pelicans active roster. We list a further 9 carried beyond it.