BASKETBALL · 2025 SEASON · ARCHIVE
New Orleans Pelicans 2025 - payroll
Salaries as they stood in 2025. See the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll .
YEARLY TOTAL$182,257,822
WEEKLY TOTAL$3,504,958
ACTIVE ROSTER15
PLAYERS LISTED55
HIGHEST PAIDZion Williamson · $39,446,090
Active roster · 15 players
15 rowsAll 15 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP | BASE SALARY | GUARANTEED | OTHER PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | $39,446,090 | Power forward | 25 | Designated rookie extension | 25.51% | $39,446,090 | $39,446,090 | - |
| Jordan Poole | $31,848,215 | Shooting guard | 26 | Rookie extension | 20.59% | $31,848,215 | $31,848,215 | - |
| Dejounte Murray | $30,801,103 | Point guard | 29 | Veteran extension | 19.92% | $26,783,568 | $26,783,600 | - |
| Trey Murphy III | $25,000,000 | Small forward | 25 | Rookie extension | 16.17% | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | - |
| Herb Jones | $13,937,574 | Small forward | 27 | Free agent | 9.01% | $13,937,574 | $13,937,574 | - |
| Kevon Looney | $8,000,000 | Center | 29 | Free agent | 5.17% | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | - |
| Jeremiah Fears | $7,520,040 | Point guard | 19 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 4.86% | $7,520,040 | $7,520,040 | - |
| Saddiq Bey | $6,229,755 | Small forward | 26 | Free agent | 4.03% | $6,118,644 | $6,118,644 | $111,111 |
| Derik Queen | $5,157,960 | Center | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.34% | $5,157,960 | $5,157,960 | - |
| Jordan Hawkins | $4,741,320 | Shooting guard | 23 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 3.07% | $4,741,320 | $4,741,320 | - |
| Yves Missi | $3,353,040 | Center | 21 | Rookie scale (1st round) | 2.17% | $3,353,040 | $3,353,040 | - |
| DeAndre Jordan | $2,269,880 | Center | 37 | Rest of season | 1.47% | $3,592,381 | $3,571,495 | - |
| Karlo Matkovic | $1,955,377 | Power forward | 24 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 1.26% | $1,830,377 | $1,830,377 | - |
| Micah Peavy | $1,272,870 | Shooting guard | 24 | Rookie scale (2nd round) | 0.82% | $1,272,870 | $1,272,870 | - |
| Bryce McGowens | $724,598 | Shooting guard | 23 | Rest of season | 0.47% | $724,598 | $724,598 | - |
Additional contracts · 2 players
2 rows| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalen Terry | $5,399,118 | Shooting guard | 3.49% |
| Jaden Springer | $70,732 | Point guard | 0.05% |
Additional contracts · 8 players
8 rowsAll 8 players
| NAME | CAP HIT | POSITION | AGE | TYPE | SHARE OF CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Hernangomez | $4,642,804 | Center | 31 | Free agent | 3.00% |
| Brandon Boston Jr | $2,296,274 | Shooting guard | 24 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
| Elfrid Payton | $2,296,274 | Point guard | 31 | Rest of season | 1.48% |
| Tony Snell | $2,296,274 | Shooting guard | 34 | Free agent | 1.48% |
| Keion Brooks Jr. | $2,048,494 | Small forward | - | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Gary Clark | $2,048,494 | Power forward | 31 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| Jared Harper | $2,048,494 | Point guard | 28 | Two-way | 1.32% |
| James Nunnally | $2,048,494 | Small forward | 35 | Two-way | 1.32% |
Contract types
3 rows| TYPE | REASON | EXPIRES | ORIGINAL | AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level | Kevin Looney | End-of-Season | $14,104,000 | $6,104,000 |
| Bi-Annual | - | End-of-Season | $5,134,000 | $5,134,000 |
| 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 2025 yearly total?
New Orleans Pelicans carried a yearly total of $182,257,822 in 2025.
How many players did New Orleans Pelicans list in 2025?
15 players on the New Orleans Pelicans roster in 2025, plus 10 contracts carried beyond it.
Where can I see the current New Orleans Pelicans payroll?
This page is the 2025 archive. The current New Orleans Pelicans payroll is kept up to date on the main New Orleans Pelicans page.