BASKETBALL · 2020 SEASON · ARCHIVE
New Orleans Pelicans 2020 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2020. See the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$131,561,774
WEEKLY TOTAL$2,530,034
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED49
HIGHEST PAIDSteven Adams · $29,592,695
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | $29,592,695 | Center | 27 | Rookie extension | 27.11% | $27,528,088 | $27,528,088 | - |
| Brandon Ingram | $27,285,000 | Small forward | 23 | Free agent | 25.00% | $27,285,000 | $27,285,000 | - |
| Eric Bledsoe | $16,875,000 | Point guard | 31 | Veteran extension | 15.46% | $16,875,000 | $16,875,000 | - |
| James Johnson | $16,047,100 | Power forward | 33 | - | 14.70% | $15,794,100 | $15,794,100 | $253,000 |
| Lonzo Ball | $11,003,782 | Point guard | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 10.08% | $11,003,782 | $11,003,782 | - |
| Zion Williamson | $10,245,480 | Power forward | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 9.39% | $10,245,480 | $10,245,480 | - |
| Jaxson Hayes | $5,105,160 | Center | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 4.68% | $5,105,160 | $5,105,160 | - |
| Kira Lewis Jr. | $3,640,200 | Point guard | 19 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.34% | $3,640,200 | $3,640,200 | - |
| Josh Hart | $3,491,159 | Shooting guard | 25 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.20% | $3,491,159 | $3,491,159 | - |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | $3,113,160 | Shooting guard | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.85% | $3,113,160 | $3,113,160 | - |
| Wesley Iwundu | $1,678,854 | Small forward | 26 | Free agent | 1.54% | $1,678,854 | $1,678,854 | - |
| Willy Hernangomez | $1,620,564 | Center | 26 | Free agent | 1.48% | $1,737,145 | $1,737,145 | - |
| Wenyen Gabriel | $1,620,564 | Power forward | 23 | Free agent | 1.48% | $1,620,564 | $1,620,564 | - |
| Didi Louzada | $123,056 | Small forward | 21 | Rest of season | 0.11% | $123,056 | $123,056 | - |
| Naji Marshall | $120,000 | Small forward | 23 | Rest of season | 0.11% | $120,000 | $120,000 | - |
Additional contracts · 4 players
4 rowsAll 4 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarius Thornwell | $721,484 | Shooting guard | 0.66% |
| Isaiah Thomas | $110,998 | Point guard | 0.10% |
| Sindarius Thornwell | $110,998 | Shooting guard | 0.10% |
| Sindarius Thornwell | $110,998 | Shooting guard | 0.10% |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | Naji Marshall | End-of-Season | $9,258,000 | $9,138,000 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $3,623,000 | $3,623,000 |
| 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 2020 yearly total?
New Orleans Pelicans carried a yearly total of $131,561,774 in 2020.
How many players did New Orleans Pelicans list in 2020?
15 players on the New Orleans Pelicans roster in 2020, plus 4 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll?
This page is the 2020 archive. The current New Orleans Pelicans payroll is kept up to date on the main New Orleans Pelicans page.