New Orleans Pelicans
 | PF | 23 | $39,446,090 | $42,166,510 | $44,886,930 | $53,900,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SG | 24 | $31,848,215 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
 | SG | 27 | $30,801,103 | $29,579,537 | $31,619,506 Player Option | $47,000,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- |
 | PF | 23 | $25,000,000 | $27,000,000 | $29,000,000 | $31,000,000 | $46,500,000 UFA | Cap Hold |
| 0 | $13,937,574 | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
 | PF | 28 | $8,000,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
 | PG | 19 | $7,520,040 | $7,896,240 | $8,271,960 Club Option | $10,505,389 Club Option | $31,500,000 RFA | Cap Hold |
 | PF | 24 | $6,229,755 | $6,440,678 | $12,200,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | C | 21 | $5,157,960 | $5,416,080 | $5,673,840 Club Option | $8,107,918 Club Option | $24,300,000 RFA | Cap Hold |
 | SG | 23 | $4,741,320 Club Option | $7,021,895 Club Option | $21,100,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | C | 21 | $3,353,040 | $3,512,760 Club Option | $5,595,827 Club Option | $16,800,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- |
 | C | 37 | $2,269,880 | $2,500,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
 | PF | 24 | $1,955,377 | $2,296,271 Club Option | $3,100,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | SG | 24 | $1,272,870 | $2,150,917 | $2,525,901 | $2,735,698 Club Option | $3,000,000 UFA | Cap Hold |
 | SG | 23 | $724,598 | $2,934,742 Club Option | $2,700,000 UFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- |
 | C | 25 | $0 Two-Way Contract | $2,200,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
 | C | 25 | $0 Two-Way Contract | $2,200,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
 | SG | 22 | $0 Two-Way Contract | $2,200,000 RFA | Cap Hold | -- | -- | -- |
Cap Holds
View placeholders for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | $2,500,000 | ||||
| Keion Brooks Jr. | $2,048,494 | ||||
| Bryce McGowens | $2,700,000 | ||||
| DeAndre Jordan | $2,500,000 | ||||
| Jordan Hawkins | $21,100,000 | ||||
| C.J. McCollum | $46,000,000 | ||||
| Zion Williamson | $53,900,000 | ||||
| Herbert Jones | $22,300,000 | ||||
| Derik Queen | $24,300,000 | ||||
| Hunter Dickinson | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Trey Murphy III | $46,500,000 | ||||
| Jeremiah Fears | $31,500,000 | ||||
| Jose Alvarado | $6,800,000 | ||||
| Josh Oduro | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Micah Peavy | $3,000,000 | ||||
| Saddiq Bey | $12,200,000 | ||||
| Trey Alexander | $2,200,000 | ||||
| Yves Missi | $16,800,000 | ||||
| Karlo Matkovic | $3,100,000 | ||||
| Brandon Boston Jr. | $2,296,274 | ||||
| Willy Hernangomez | $4,642,804 | ||||
| Tony Snell | $2,296,274 | ||||
| Elfrid Payton | $2,296,274 | ||||
| James Nunnally | $2,048,494 | ||||
| Jared Harper | $2,048,494 | ||||
| Gary Clark | $2,048,494 | ||||
| Antonio Reeves | $2,200,000 |
Salary Summary
View yearly financial information for New Orleans Pelicans (2025-26 and beyond)
| Cap Summary | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusive Total | $182,257,822 | $136,415,630 | $127,573,964 | $52,349,005 | $0 |
| Dead Cap | $5,469,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cap Holds | $19,725,602 | $59,800,000 | $68,200,000 | $70,700,000 | $105,300,000 |
| Total Cap Allocations | $207,453,274 | $196,215,630 | $195,773,964 | $123,049,005 | $105,300,000 |
| Salary Cap | $154,647,000 | $166,000,000 | $174,300,000 | $183,015,000 | $192,166,000 |
| Cap Space | $-52,806,274 | $-30,215,630 | $-21,473,964 | $59,965,995 | $86,866,000 |
| Minimum Salary | $139,182,300 | $149,400,000 | $156,870,000 | $164,713,500 | $172,949,400 |
| Grtd. Total | $187,727,672 | $136,415,630 | $127,573,964 | $52,349,005 | $0 |
| Grtd. Total Roster | $187,727,672 | $136,415,630 | $127,573,964 | $52,349,005 | $0 |
| Tax Summary | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Line | $187,895,000 | $201,690,000 | $211,775,000 | $222,363,000 | $233,482,000 |
| Max Tax Room | $167,328 | $65,274,370 | $84,201,036 | $170,013,995 | $233,482,000 |
Apron & Tax Summary
View apron thresholds and tax line relative to current allocations
| 1st Apron | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | $195,945,000 | $210,690,000 | $220,812,000 | $231,851,000 | $243,445,000 |
| Allocations | $187,727,672 | $136,415,630 | $127,573,964 | $52,349,005 | $0 |
| 1st Apron Space | $8,217,328 | $74,274,370 | $93,238,036 | $179,501,995 | $243,445,000 |
| 2nd Apron | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | $207,824,000 | $223,690,000 | $234,200,000 | $245,909,000 | $258,205,000 |
| Allocations | $187,727,672 | $136,415,630 | $127,573,964 | $52,349,005 | $0 |
| 2nd Apron Space | $20,096,328 | $87,274,370 | $106,626,036 | $193,559,995 | $258,205,000 |
| Tax Line | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Threshold | $187,895,000 | $201,690,000 | $211,775,000 | $222,363,000 | $233,482,000 |
| Allocations | $187,727,672 | $136,415,630 | $127,573,964 | $52,349,005 | $0 |
| Tax Space | $167,328 | $65,274,370 | $84,201,036 | $170,013,995 | $233,482,000 |
Depth Chart
View player positions and 2025/26 salaries
PG
- Jeremiah FearsBench Rotation$7,520,040
SG
- Jordan PooleStarter$31,848,215
- Dejounte MurrayStarter$30,801,103
- Jordan HawkinsBench Rotation$4,741,320
- Micah PeavyBench Depth$1,272,870
- Bryce McGowensBench Depth$724,598
- Trey AlexanderBench Depth$0
SF
- No active players
PF
- Zion WilliamsonStarter$39,446,090
- Kevon LooneyStarter$8,000,000
- Saddiq BeyStarter$6,229,755
- Karlo MatkovicBench Rotation$1,955,377
- Trey Murphy IIIBench Depth$25,000,000
C
- Derik QueenBench Rotation$5,157,960
- Yves MissiBench Depth$3,353,040
- DeAndre JordanBench Depth$2,269,880
- Hunter Dickinson Bench Depth$0
- Josh OduroBench Depth$0