BASKETBALL · 2017 SEASON · ARCHIVE
New Orleans Pelicans 2017 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2017. See the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$115,907,328
WEEKLY TOTAL$2,228,987
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED58
HIGHEST PAIDJrue Holiday · $25,686,667
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | $25,686,667 | Shooting guard | 27 | Free agent | 25.92% | $24,666,667 | $24,666,667 | $1,020,000 |
| Anthony Davis | $23,775,506 | Power forward | 24 | Veteran extension | 23.99% | $23,775,506 | $23,775,506 | - |
| DeMarcus Cousins | $18,063,850 | Center | 27 | Designated rookie extension | 18.23% | $18,063,850 | $18,063,850 | - |
| Nikola Mirotic | $12,500,000 | Power forward | 26 | - | 12.61% | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 | - |
| Solomon Hill | $12,236,535 | Small forward | 26 | - | 12.35% | $11,747,073 | $12,236,535 | $489,462 |
| E'Twaun Moore | $8,445,024 | Shooting guard | 28 | - | 8.52% | $8,445,024 | $8,445,024 | - |
| Alexis Ajinca | $4,961,798 | Center | 29 | - | 5.01% | $4,961,798 | $4,961,798 | - |
| Rajon Rondo | $3,300,000 | Point guard | 31 | - | 3.33% | $3,300,000 | $3,300,000 | - |
| Darius Miller | $2,100,000 | Small forward | 27 | - | 2.12% | $2,100,000 | $2,100,000 | - |
| Ian Clark | $1,471,382 | Shooting guard | 26 | - | 1.48% | $1,577,230 | $1,577,230 | - |
| Cheick Diallo | $1,312,611 | Power forward | 21 | Rookie scale | 1.32% | $1,312,611 | $1,312,611 | - |
| Frank Jackson | $815,615 | Point guard | 19 | Rookie scale | 0.82% | $815,615 | $815,615 | - |
| Emeka Okafor | $592,030 | Center | 35 | - | 0.60% | $592,030 | $592,030 | - |
| DeAndre Liggins | $588,120 | Shooting guard | 29 | - | 0.59% | $588,120 | $588,120 | - |
| Jordan Crawford | $58,190 | Shooting guard | 29 | - | 0.06% | $67,609 | $67,609 | - |
Additional contracts · 12 players
12 rowsAll 12 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashad Vaughn | $1,889,040 | Shooting guard | 1.91% |
| Jordan Crawford | $250,000 | Shooting guard | 0.25% |
| Josh Smith | $210,500 | Small forward | 0.21% |
| Emeka Okafor | $99,755 | Center | 0.10% |
| DeAndre Liggins | $83,129 | Shooting guard | 0.08% |
| DeAndre Liggins | $83,129 | Shooting guard | 0.08% |
| Larry Drew II | $74,159 | Point guard | 0.07% |
| Larry Drew II | $74,159 | Point guard | 0.07% |
| Walter Lemon Jr. | $46,080 | Point guard | 0.05% |
| Walter Lemon Jr. | $46,080 | Point guard | 0.05% |
| Quinn Cook | $25,000 | Point guard | 0.03% |
| Axel Toupane | $25,000 | Shooting guard | 0.03% |
Additional contracts · 1 player
1 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | QUALIFYING OFFER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donatas Motiejunas | $1,471,382 | Power forward | 27 | - | 1.48% | - |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | Rajon Rondo | End-of-Season | $8,406,000 | $2,190,385 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $3,290,000 | $3,290,000 |
| Trade | Jose Alvarado trade with NYK | 2/5/2027 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
Key contract dates
27 rows| 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 was the New Orleans Pelicans 2017 yearly total?
New Orleans Pelicans carried a yearly total of $115,907,328 in 2017.
How many players did New Orleans Pelicans list in 2017?
15 players on the New Orleans Pelicans roster in 2017, plus 13 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll?
This page is the 2017 archive. The current New Orleans Pelicans payroll is kept up to date on the main New Orleans Pelicans page.