BASKETBALL · 2024 SEASON · ARCHIVE
New Orleans Pelicans 2024 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2024. See the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$167,934,095
WEEKLY TOTAL$3,229,502
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED58
HIGHEST PAIDZion Williamson · $36,725,670
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | $36,725,670 | Power forward | 24 | Designated rookie extension | 26.12% | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 |
| C.J. McCollum | $33,333,333 | Shooting guard | 33 | Veteran extension | 23.71% | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 |
| Dejounte Murray | $28,817,135 | Point guard | 28 | Veteran extension | 20.50% | $24,799,600 | $24,799,600 |
| Bruce Brown Jr. | $23,000,000 | Shooting guard | 28 | Free agent | 16.36% | $23,000,000 | $23,000,000 |
| Herb Jones | $12,976,362 | Small forward | 26 | Free agent | 9.23% | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 |
| Kelly Olynyk | $12,804,878 | Power forward | 33 | Veteran extension | 9.11% | $12,804,878 | $12,804,878 |
| Trey Murphy III | $5,159,855 | Small forward | 24 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.67% | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 |
| Jordan Hawkins | $4,525,680 | Shooting guard | 22 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.22% | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 |
| Yves Missi | $3,193,200 | Center | 20 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.27% | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | $2,196,970 | Power forward | 24 | Rest of season | 1.56% | $2,196,970 | $2,196,970 |
| Jose Alvarado | $1,988,598 | Point guard | 26 | Rest of season | 1.41% | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 |
| Karlo Matkovic | $1,407,153 | Power forward | 23 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 1.00% | $1,282,153 | $1,282,153 |
| Antonio Reeves | $1,157,153 | Shooting guard | 24 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 0.82% | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 |
| Brandon Boston Jr | $596,581 | Shooting guard | 23 | Rest of season | 0.42% | $596,581 | $596,581 |
| Elfrid Payton | $51,527 | Point guard | 30 | Rest of season | 0.04% | $51,527 | $51,527 |
Additional contracts · 8 players
8 rowsAll 8 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | $1,728,448 | Shooting guard | 1.23% |
| Jaylen Nowell | $278,782 | Shooting guard | 0.20% |
| Elfrid Payton | $274,809 | Point guard | 0.20% |
| Elfrid Payton | $119,972 | Point guard | 0.09% |
| Elfrid Payton | $119,972 | Point guard | 0.09% |
| Mohamed Bamba | $119,972 | Center | 0.09% |
| Kylor Kelley | $66,503 | Center | 0.05% |
| Kylor Kelley | $6,650 | Center | 0.00% |
Additional contracts · 5 players
5 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Hernangomez | $4,642,804 | Center | 30 | Free agent | 3.30% |
| Tony Snell | $2,087,519 | Shooting guard | 33 | Free agent | 1.48% |
| Gary Clark | $1,862,265 | Power forward | 30 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Jared Harper | $1,862,265 | Point guard | 27 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| James Nunnally | $1,862,265 | Small forward | 34 | Two-way | 1.32% |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | - | End-of-Season | $12,822,000 | $12,822,000 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $4,668,000 | $4,668,000 |
| 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 2024 yearly total?
New Orleans Pelicans carried a yearly total of $167,934,095 in 2024.
How many players did New Orleans Pelicans list in 2024?
15 players on the New Orleans Pelicans roster in 2024, plus 13 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll?
This page is the 2024 archive. The current New Orleans Pelicans payroll is kept up to date on the main New Orleans Pelicans page.