Herb Jones

New Orleans Pelicans, Small Forward
Age: 27y-5m-3d (Oct 06, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 2 (#35 overall), 2021
2025-26 Cap Hit

$13,937,574

2025-26 Cash

$13,937,574

Career Earnings

$42,514,086

2027-2029 Veteran Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)

Herb Jones signed a 3 year, $67,580,892 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, including $67,580,892 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22,526,964.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $67,580,892
Average Salary:
$22,526,964
GTD at Sign:
$67,580,892
Total GTD:
$67,580,892
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Apron Salary Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Guaranteed Cash Cumulative
2027-28 29 $20,858,300 11.97% $20,858,300 $20,858,300 9.85% $20,858,300 $20,858,300 $20,858,300
2028-29 30 $22,526,964 12.31% $22,526,964 $22,526,964 10.13% $22,526,964 $22,526,964 $43,385,264
2029-30 31
Player
 $24,195,628 12.59% $24,195,628 $24,195,628 10.36% $24,195,628 $24,195,628 $67,580,892
2030-31 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Cap Hit Cap % League Luxury Tax
2027-28 29 $20,858,300 - - $20,858,300 11.97% $20,858,300
2028-29 30 $22,526,964 - - $22,526,964 12.31% $22,526,964
2029-30 31
Player
 $24,195,628 - - $24,195,628 12.59% $24,195,628
2030-31 32
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2027-28 29 $20,858,300 $20,858,300 $20,858,300 $67,580,892 $20,858,300 $22,526,964
2028-29 30 $22,526,964 $22,526,964 $43,385,264 $46,722,592 $21,692,632 $23,361,296
2029-30 31
Player
 $24,195,628 $24,195,628 $67,580,892 $24,195,628 $22,526,964 $24,195,628
Contract Notes

  • 2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/27)

Source: Spotrac

2023-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Herb Jones signed a 4 year, $53,827,872 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, including $53,827,872 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,456,968. In 2025-26, Jones will earn a base salary of $13,937,574, while carrying a cap hit of $13,937,574 and a dead cap value of $13,937,574.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $53,827,872
Average Salary:
$13,456,968
GTD at Sign:
$53,827,872
Total GTD:
$53,827,872
Signed Using:
Early Bird Rights
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Apron Salary Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Guaranteed Cash Cumulative
2023-24 25 $12,015,150 8.83% $12,015,150 $12,015,150 7.27% $12,015,150 $12,015,150 $12,015,150
2024-25 26 $12,976,362 9.23% $12,976,362 $12,976,362 7.60% $12,976,362 $12,976,362 $24,991,512
2025-26 27 $13,937,574 9.01% $13,937,574 $13,937,574 7.42% $13,937,574 $13,937,574 $38,929,086
2026-27 28 $14,898,786 8.98% $14,898,786 $14,898,786 7.39% $14,898,786 $14,898,786 $53,827,872
Year Age Base Salary Incentives Likely Incentives Unlikely Cap Hit Cap % League Luxury Tax
2023-24 25 $12,015,150 - - $12,015,150 8.83% $12,015,150
2024-25 26 $12,976,362 - - $12,976,362 9.23% $12,976,362
2025-26 27 $13,937,574 - - $13,937,574 9.01% $13,937,574
2026-27 28 $14,898,786 - - $14,898,786 8.98% $14,898,786
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 25 $12,015,150 $12,015,150 $12,015,150 $121,408,764 $12,015,150 $13,456,968
2024-25 26 $12,976,362 $12,976,362 $24,991,512 $109,393,614 $12,495,756 $13,937,574
2025-26 27 $13,937,574 $13,937,574 $38,929,086 $96,417,252 $12,976,362 $14,418,180
2026-27 28 $14,898,786 $14,898,786 $53,827,872 $82,479,678 $13,456,968 $14,898,786
Source: Spotrac

2021-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,321,096
Average Salary:
$1,773,699
GTD at Sign:
$3,485,000
Total GTD:
$5,321,096
Signed Using:
non-taxpayer-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
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Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$42,514,086

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 23
Active
$1,700,000
$1,700,000
2022 24
Active
$1,785,000
$3,485,000
2023 25
Active
NBA Cup
$12,015,150
$100,000
$15,500,150
$15,600,150
 All Defense (1st)
2024 26
Active
$12,976,362
$28,576,512
2025 27
Active
$13,937,574
$42,514,086
Total      
$42,514,086
$42,514,086
2026 28
Active
$14,898,786
2027 29
Active
$20,858,300
2028 30
Active
$22,526,964
2029 31
Active / Player
$24,195,628
Total
$124,993,764
* denotes prorated cash total due to lockout season

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $42,514,086 - - $42,514,086
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
23
$1,700,000
$1,700,000
$1,700,000
2022
24
$1,785,000
$1,785,000
$3,485,000
2023
25
$12,015,150
$100,000
$12,015,150
$100,000
$15,500,150
$15,600,150
2024
26
$12,976,362
$12,976,362
$28,576,512
2025
27
$13,937,574
$13,937,574
$42,514,086
Total
$42,514,086
$42,514,086
$42,514,086
2026
28
$14,898,786
$14,898,786
2027
29
$20,858,300
$20,858,300
2028
30
$22,526,964
$22,526,964
2029
31
$24,195,628
$24,195,628
Total
$124,993,764
$124,993,764

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $42,514,086 - - $42,514,086

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2025-26 NOP Jan 07, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026 8 Ankle
2025-26 NOP Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026 8 Ankle
2025-26 NOP Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 06, 2025 8 Back
2024-25 NOP Jan 10, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 45 Shoulder
2024-25 NOP Oct 30, 2024 - Dec 04, 2024 17 Shoulder
2023-24 NOP Mar 16, 2024 - Mar 18, 2024 1 Hip
2023-24 NOP Jan 31, 2024 - Feb 04, 2024 2 Adductor
2023-24 NOP Nov 08, 2023 - Nov 13, 2023 3 Leg
2022-23 NOP Jan 11, 2023 - Jan 19, 2023 4 Back
2022-23 NOP Dec 26, 2022 - Dec 30, 2022 3 Health Protocols
2022-23 NOP Dec 02, 2022 - Dec 12, 2022 5 Ankle
2022-23 NOP Oct 25, 2022 - Nov 03, 2022 4 Knee
2021-22 NOP Apr 10, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022 1 Leg
2021-22 NOP Nov 03, 2021 - Nov 09, 2021 3 Concussion
  • Jul 14, 2025 Signed a 3 year $67.58 million contract extension with New Orleans (NOP) - includes 2027-28 Player Option
  • Feb 12, 2025 Will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 with New Orleans (NOP) due to season-ending shoulder injury
  • Jul 06, 2023 Signed a 4 year $53.83 million contract with New Orleans (NOP)
  • Jun 29, 2023 New Orleans (NOP) extended $5.21 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
  • Jun 29, 2023 New Orleans (NOP) declined $1.83 million option for 2023-24
  • Aug 16, 2021 Signed a 3 year $5.32 million contract with New Orleans (NOP)
  • Jul 29, 2021 Drafted by New Orleans (NOP): Round 2 (#35 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Mar 08, 2026 for technical foul during WAS-NOP game $2,000
Dec 11, 2025 for ejection (two technical fouls) during POR-NOP game $2,000
Dec 11, 2025 for technical foul during POR-NOP game $2,000
Dec 11, 2025 for technical foul during POR-NOP game $2,000
Nov 12, 2025 for technical foul during POR-NOP game $2,000
Oct 24, 2025 for technical foul during SAS-NOP game $2,000
Jan 01, 2025 for technical foul during NOP-MIA game $2,000
Oct 25, 2024 for technical foul during NOP-POR game $2,000
Apr 27, 2024 for technical foul during OKC-NOP game (playoff) $2,000
Apr 24, 2024 for technical foul during NOP-OKC game (playoff) $2,000
Apr 03, 2024 for technical foul during ORL-NOP game $3,000
Apr 03, 2024 for ejection (two technical fouls) from ORL-NOP game $2,000
Apr 03, 2024 for technical foul during ORL-NOP game $3,000
Mar 15, 2024 for technical foul during LAC-NOP game $2,000
Mar 01, 2024 for technical foul during IND-NOP game $2,000
Feb 07, 2024 for technical foul during NOP-LAC game $2,000
Jan 19, 2024 for technical foul during PHX-NOP game $2,000
Oct 30, 2023 for technical foul during GSW-NOP game $2,000
Mar 14, 2023 for technical foul during LAL-NOP game $2,000
Feb 05, 2023 for technical foul during SAC-NOP game $2,000
Jan 04, 2023 for technical foul during HOU-NOP game $2,000
Oct 21, 2022 for technical foul during NOP-CHA game $2,000
Apr 03, 2022 for technical foul during GSW-SAC game $2,000
Mar 21, 2022 for technical foul during NOP-CHA game $2,000
Mar 08, 2022 for technical foul during NOP-MEM game $2,000
Oct 23, 2021 for technical foul during NOP-MIN game $2,000
Fines: 26 $54,000
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2025 NO 43 43 28.7 8.8 3.5 2.8 1.7 0.5 .382 .287 .820
2024 NO 20 20 32.4 10.3 3.9 3.3 1.9 0.5 .436 .306 .825
2023 NO 76 76 30.5 11.0 3.6 2.6 1.4 0.8 .498 .418 .867
2022 NO 66 66 29.5 9.8 4.1 2.5 1.6 0.6 .469 .335 .764
2021 NO 78 69 29.9 9.5 3.8 2.1 1.7 0.8 .476 .337 .840
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