BASKETBALL · 2023 SEASON · ARCHIVE
New Orleans Pelicans 2023 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2023. See the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$164,656,924
WEEKLY TOTAL$3,166,479
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED53
HIGHEST PAIDC.J. McCollum · $35,802,469
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. McCollum | $35,802,469 | Shooting guard | 32 | Veteran extension | 26.32% | $35,802,469 | $35,802,469 |
| Zion Williamson | $34,005,250 | Power forward | 23 | Designated rookie extension | 25.00% | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 |
| Brandon Ingram | $33,833,400 | Small forward | 26 | Free agent | 24.87% | $33,833,400 | $33,833,400 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | $15,435,000 | Center | 31 | Veteran extension | 11.35% | $15,435,000 | $15,435,000 |
| Herb Jones | $12,015,150 | Small forward | 25 | Free agent | 8.83% | $12,015,150 | $12,015,150 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | $10,375,000 | Power forward | 31 | Veteran extension | 7.63% | $10,375,000 | $10,375,000 |
| Dyson Daniels | $5,784,120 | Point guard | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 4.25% | $5,784,120 | $5,784,120 |
| Jordan Hawkins | $4,310,160 | Shooting guard | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.17% | $4,310,160 | $4,310,160 |
| Trey Murphy III | $3,359,280 | Small forward | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.47% | $3,359,280 | $3,359,280 |
| Cody Zeller | $2,019,706 | Center | 31 | Free agent | 1.48% | $3,196,448 | $3,196,448 |
| Naji Marshall | $1,930,681 | Small forward | 26 | Rest of season | 1.42% | $1,930,681 | $1,930,681 |
| Jose Alvarado | $1,836,096 | Point guard | 25 | Rest of season | 1.35% | $1,836,096 | $1,836,096 |
| E.J. Liddell | $1,801,769 | Power forward | 23 | Free agent | 1.32% | $1,801,769 | $1,801,769 |
| Matt Ryan | $1,500,000 | Small forward | 26 | Rest of season | 1.10% | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | $648,843 | Power forward | 23 | Rest of season | 0.48% | $648,843 | $648,843 |
Additional contracts · 3 players
3 rowsAll 3 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Hill | $116,075 | Guard | 0.09% |
| Izaiah Brockington | $64,343 | Guard | 0.05% |
| Jalen Crutcher | $64,343 | Guard | 0.05% |
Additional contracts · 5 players
5 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Hernangomez | $4,642,804 | Center | 29 | Free agent | 3.41% |
| Tony Snell | $2,019,706 | Shooting guard | 32 | Free agent | 1.48% |
| Gary Clark | $1,801,769 | Power forward | 29 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Jared Harper | $1,801,769 | Point guard | 26 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| James Nunnally | $1,801,769 | Small forward | 33 | Two-way | 1.32% |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | E.J. Liddell | End-of-Season | $12,405,000 | $9,103,231 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $4,516,000 | $4,516,000 |
| 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 2023 yearly total?
New Orleans Pelicans carried a yearly total of $164,656,924 in 2023.
How many players did New Orleans Pelicans list in 2023?
15 players on the New Orleans Pelicans roster in 2023, plus 8 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll?
This page is the 2023 archive. The current New Orleans Pelicans payroll is kept up to date on the main New Orleans Pelicans page.