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NBA New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 Financial Summary
A current summary of New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 player cap & cash figures.
RELATED:
Updated 2026 Cap Space and Spending Power Projections
RELATED:
Picking Up the Pieces of the Pelicans
Total Cap
$182,966,321 / 13th
Cap Space
$-42,378,321 / 18th
Projected Cash Payroll
$168,773,726 / 19th
Cash Total
$168,773,726 / 19th
2024-25 Active Roster
Non-Guaranteed
| Player (15) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Cash Total | Cash Guaranteed | Free Agent Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Williamson Zion Williamson | PF | 24 | $36,725,670 | 26.12% | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | 2028 |
2 |
McCollum C.J. McCollum | SG | 33 | $33,333,333 | 23.71% | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | 2026 |
3 |
Murray Dejounte Murray | PG | 28 | $28,817,135 | 20.50% | $30,917,132 | $28,817,135 | $24,799,600 | $24,799,600 | 2028 |
4 |
Brown Jr. Bruce Brown Jr. | SG | 28 | $23,000,000 | 16.36% | $23,000,000 | $23,000,000 | $8,724,138 | $23,000,000 | 2026 |
5 |
Jones Herb Jones | SF | 26 | $12,976,362 | 9.23% | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 | 2030 |
6 |
Olynyk Kelly Olynyk | PF | 33 | $12,804,878 | 9.11% | $12,804,878 | $12,804,878 | $4,857,023 | $12,804,878 | 2026 |
7 |
Murphy III Trey Murphy III | SF | 24 | $5,159,855 | 3.67% | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 | 2029 |
8 |
Hawkins Jordan Hawkins | SG | 22 | $4,525,680 | 3.22% | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 | 2027 |
9 |
Missi Yves Missi | C | 20 | $3,193,200 | 2.27% | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 | 2028 |
10 |
Robinson-Earl Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | PF | 24 | $2,196,970 | 1.56% | $2,196,970 | $2,196,970 | $2,196,970 | $2,196,970 | 2025 |
11 |
Alvarado Jose Alvarado | PG | 26 | $1,988,598 | 1.41% | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 | 2027 |
12 |
Matkovic Karlo Matkovic | PF | 23 | $1,407,153 | 1.00% | $1,407,153 | $1,407,153 | $1,282,153 | $1,282,153 | 2027 |
13 |
Reeves Antonio Reeves | SG | 24 | $1,157,153 | 0.82% | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 | 2026 |
14 |
Boston Jr Brandon Boston Jr | SG | 23 | $596,581 | 0.42% | $596,581 | $596,581 | $596,581 | $596,581 | 2025 |
15 |
Payton Elfrid Payton | PG | 30 | $51,527 | 0.04% | $51,527 | $51,527 | $51,527 | $51,527 | 2025 |
2024-25 Dead Money
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (8) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Cash Total | Cash Guaranteed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Green Javonte Green | SG | 31 | $1,728,448 | 1.23% | $1,728,448 | $1,728,448 | $2,008,213 | - |
2 |
Nowell Jaylen Nowell | SG | 25 | $278,782 | 0.20% | $278,782 | $278,782 | $278,782 | - |
3 |
Payton Elfrid Payton | PG | 30 | $274,809 | 0.20% | $274,809 | $274,809 | $274,809 | - |
4 |
Payton Elfrid Payton | PG | 30 | $119,972 | 0.09% | $119,972 | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 |
5 |
Payton Elfrid Payton | PG | 30 | $119,972 | 0.09% | $119,972 | $119,972 | $171,756 | $171,756 |
6 |
Bamba Mohamed Bamba | C | 26 | $119,972 | 0.09% | $119,972 | $119,972 | $150,179 | $150,179 |
7 |
Kelley Kylor Kelley | C | 27 | $66,503 | 0.05% | $66,503 | $119,972 | $66,503 | $66,503 |
8 |
Kelley Kylor Kelley | C | 27 | $6,650 | 0.00% | $6,650 | $11,997 | $6,650 | $6,650 |
2024-25 Cap Hold
Cap holds represent "placeholders" for pending free agents, unsigned draft picks, offer sheets, etc.
| Player (5) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | ||||||
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1 |
Hernangomez Willy Hernangomez | C | 30 | $4,642,804 | 3.30% | Bird | ||||
2 |
Snell Tony Snell | SG | 33 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | Non-Bird | ||||
3 |
Nunnally James Nunnally | SF | 34 | $1,862,265 | 1.32% | Two-Way | ||||
4 |
Clark Gary Clark | PF | 30 | $1,862,265 | 1.32% | Non-Bird | ||||
5 |
Harper Jared Harper | PG | 27 | $1,862,265 | 1.32% | Two-Way |
2024 Exceptions
Exceptions are essentially "grants" offering teams an additional way to sign players. Exceptions can be split up for multiple player signings, however only one of these exceptions may be used in a season and they cannot be combined.
| Type | Reason | Used On | 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 |
Kelly Olynk trade with WAS
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7/6/2026 | $13,445,122 | $13,445,122 | |
| Trade |
Jose Alvarado trade with NYK
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2/5/2027 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
2024 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $140,588,000 | |
| Active Roster | $167,934,095 | 14th |
| Dead Money | $2,715,108 | 17th |
| Cap Hold | $12,317,118 | 9th |
| Total Allocations | $182,966,321 | 13th |
| Space | $-42,378,321 | 18th |
| 1st Apron Summary | ||
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1st Apron Maximum
This team is currently hard-capped at the first apron. |
$178,132,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $172,749,200 | - |
| Space | $5,382,800 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
| 2nd Apron Maximum | $188,931,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $172,749,200 | - |
| Space | $16,181,800 | - |
2024 Tax Totals
| Tax Summary | ||
| Tax Threshold | $170,814,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $170,708,019 | 14th |
| Space | $105,981 | 17th |
| Ext. Luxury Tax Bill | $0 | - |
2024 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Kevon Looney |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$8,000,000 |
| 6/29/2026 | Hunter Dickinson | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 6/29/2026 | Trey Alexander | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 6/29/2026 | Karlo Matkovic |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,296,271 |
| 6/29/2026 | Josh Oduro | 2026-27 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | |
| 7/1/2026 | Jordan Hawkins |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/9/2026 | Dejounte Murray |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/10/2026 | Saddiq Bey |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/15/2026 | Karlo Matkovic |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/15/2026 | Zion Williamson |
GUARANTEED
2026-27 Guaranteed |
$42,166,510 |
| 10/31/2026 | Yves Missi |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$5,595,827 |
| 10/31/2026 | Jeremiah Fears |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$8,271,960 |
| 10/31/2026 | Derik Queen |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$5,673,840 |
| 2/20/2027 | Bryce McGowens |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 6/29/2027 | Jordan Hawkins | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $10,469,646 |
| 6/29/2027 | Bryce McGowens |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$2,934,742 |
| 6/29/2027 | Herb Jones |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$24,195,628 |
| 6/29/2027 | Dejounte Murray |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$30,751,504 |
| 6/29/2027 | Karlo Matkovic | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $3,099,966 |
| 7/1/2027 | Yves Missi |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/6/2027 | Micah Peavy |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/15/2027 | Zion Williamson |
GUARANTEED
2027-28 Guaranteed |
$44,886,930 |
| 10/1/2027 | Trey Murphy III |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2027-28 Extension Eligible |
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| 10/18/2027 | Micah Peavy |
GUARANTEED
2027-28 Guaranteed — Opening Night TBD |
$2,525,901 |
| 10/31/2027 | Jeremiah Fears |
CLUB
2028-29 Club Option |
$10,505,389 |
| 10/31/2027 | Derik Queen |
CLUB
2028-29 Club Option |
$8,107,918 |
| 6/29/2028 | Yves Missi | 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $8,623,170 |
| 6/29/2028 | Micah Peavy |
CLUB
2028-29 Club Option |
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| 7/1/2028 | Jeremiah Fears |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2028-29 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/1/2028 | Derik Queen |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2028-29 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/14/2028 | Herb Jones |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2028-29 Extension Eligible |
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| 10/16/2028 | Micah Peavy |
GUARANTEED
2028-29 Guaranteed — Opening Night TBD |
$2,735,698 |
| 6/29/2029 | Jeremiah Fears | 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $15,138,266 |
| 6/29/2029 | Derik Queen | 2029-30 Qualifying Offer | $12,024,042 |
Future Draft Picks
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NOP
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NOP
Least favorable of DET, MIL and ORL to NYK then others to BOS and ORL (via ORL to PHX to BKN to NYK)
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CHI
Most favorable of MIN, NOP, NYK and POR (via MIN to NYK; via NOP to POR to NOP; via POR to DET to BOS)
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NOP
Second most favorable of HOU, IND, MIA and OKC to NYK; then others to PHI and SAS (via HOU to DET to UTA to OKC)
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CHA
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NOP ORL
Or swap with ORL (via ORL swap for NOP)
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Or swap with NOP
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