NBA New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 Financial Summary
A current summary of New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 player cap & cash figures.
Total Cap
$185,464,141 / 12th
Cap Space
$-44,876,141 / 19th
Tax Space
$-2,111,937
Cash Total
$169,134,602 / 17th
2024-25 Active Roster
Player Option
Early Termination
Non-Guaranteed
Club Option
Estimate
| Player (17) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Cash Total | Cash Guaranteed | Free Agent Year | |
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1 |
Williamson Zion Williamson | PF | 24 | $36,725,670 | 26.12% | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $18,362,835 | 2028 |
2 |
Ingram Brandon Ingram | SF | 27 | $36,016,200 | 25.62% | $36,016,200 | $36,016,200 | $36,016,200 | $36,016,200 | 2025 |
3 |
McCollum C.J. McCollum | SG | 33 | $33,333,333 | 23.71% | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | $33,333,333 | 2026 |
4 |
Murray Dejounte Murray | PG | 28 | $29,517,134 | 21.00% | $30,917,132 | $29,517,134 | $24,799,600 | $24,799,600 | 2028 |
5 |
Jones Herb Jones | SF | 26 | $12,976,362 | 9.23% | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 | $12,976,362 | 2027 |
6 |
Murphy III Trey Murphy III | SF | 24 | $5,159,855 | 3.67% | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 | $5,159,855 | |
7 |
Hawkins Jordan Hawkins | SG | 22 | $4,525,680 | 3.22% | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 | $4,525,680 | 2027 |
8 |
Missi Yves Missi | C | 20 | $3,193,200 | 2.27% | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 | $3,193,200 | 2028 |
9 |
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 |
10 |
Theis Daniel Theis | C | 32 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | $2,087,519 | $2,087,519 | $2,800,834 | $2,800,834 | 2025 |
11 |
Green Javonte Green | SG | 31 | $2,087,519 | 1.48% | $2,087,519 | $2,087,519 | $2,425,403 | $2,425,403 | 2025 |
12 |
Alvarado Jose Alvarado | PG | 26 | $1,988,598 | 1.41% | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 | $1,988,598 | |
13 |
Matkovic Karlo Matkovic | PF | 23 | $1,407,153 | 1.00% | $1,407,153 | $1,407,153 | $1,282,153 | $1,282,153 | 2027 |
14 |
Reeves Antonio Reeves | SG | 24 | $1,157,153 | 0.82% | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 | $1,157,153 | 2027 |
15 |
Boston Jr Brandon Boston Jr | SG | 23 | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | 2025 |
16 |
Cain Jamal Cain | SF | 25 | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | 2025 |
17 |
Jemison Trey Jemison | PF | 25 | Two-Way | - | - | - | - | - | 2025 |
2024-25 Dead Money
Cap breakdowns for players who have been traded or released. All count against the team's cap.
| Player (2) | Pos | Age | Cap Hit | Cap Hit Pct League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Cash Total | Cash Guaranteed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Nowell Jaylen Nowell | SG | 25 | $278,782 | 0.20% | $278,782 | $278,782 | $278,782 | - |
2 |
Payton Elfrid Payton | PG | 30 | $274,809 | 0.20% | $274,809 | $274,809 | $274,809 | - |
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 | $4,863,890 | 3.46% | 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 |
Kira Lewis Jr. trade with IND
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1/17/2025 | $5,722,116 | $5,722,116 | |
| Trade |
Jonas Valanciunas trade with WAS
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7/6/2025 | $9,900,000 | $9,900,000 |
2024 Cap Totals
| Cap Maximum Summary | ||
| Cap Maximum | $140,588,000 | |
| Active Roster | $172,372,346 | 12th |
| Dead Money | $553,591 | 14th |
| Cap Hold | $12,538,204 | 7th |
| Total Allocations | $185,464,141 | 12th |
| Space | $-44,876,141 | 19th |
| 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 | $174,325,935 | - |
| Space | $3,806,065 | - |
| 2nd Apron Summary | ||
| 2nd Apron Maximum | $188,931,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $174,325,935 | - |
| Space | $14,605,065 | - |
2024 Tax Totals
| Tax Summary | ||
| Tax Threshold | $170,814,000 | |
| Total Allocations | $172,925,937 | 13th |
| Space | $-2,111,937 | 18th |
| Ext. Luxury Tax Bill | $3,167,904 | - |
2024 Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Player | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Zion Williamson |
GUARANTEED
2025-26 Guaranteed |
$36,725,670 |
| 1/10/2025 | Jose Alvarado |
GUARANTEED
2024-25 Guaranteed — guaranteed 9/28/24 as part of extension |
$1,988,598 |
| 6/29/2025 | Trey Murphy III | 2025-26 Qualifying Offer | $7,285,716 |
| 6/29/2025 | Brandon Boston Jr | 2025-26 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | $2,048,494 |
| 6/29/2025 | Trey Jemison | 2025-26 Qualifying Offer — Two-Way | $2,253,346 |
| 7/6/2025 | Herb Jones |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2025-26 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/6/2025 | Zion Williamson |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2025-26 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/15/2025 | Zion Williamson |
GUARANTEED
2025-26 Guaranteed |
$39,446,090 |
| 7/23/2025 | Antonio Reeves |
GUARANTEED
2025-26 Guaranteed |
$977,689 |
| 10/31/2025 | Yves Missi |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$3,512,760 |
| 10/31/2025 | Jordan Hawkins |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$7,021,895 |
| 1/10/2026 | Antonio Reeves |
GUARANTEED
2025-26 Guaranteed |
$1,955,377 |
| 6/29/2026 | Antonio Reeves |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,296,271 |
| 6/29/2026 | Karlo Matkovic |
CLUB
2026-27 Club Option |
$2,296,271 |
| 6/29/2026 | Jose Alvarado |
PLAYER
2026-27 Player Option |
$4,500,000 |
| 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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| 7/15/2026 | Zion Williamson |
GUARANTEED
2026-27 Guaranteed |
$42,166,510 |
| 7/15/2026 | Karlo Matkovic |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
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| 7/23/2026 | Antonio Reeves |
EXTENSION ELIGIBLE
2026-27 Extension Eligible |
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| 10/31/2026 | Yves Missi |
CLUB
2027-28 Club Option |
$5,595,827 |
| 1/10/2027 | Antonio Reeves |
GUARANTEED
2026-27 Guaranteed |
$2,296,271 |
| 6/29/2027 | Jordan Hawkins | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $10,469,646 |
| 6/29/2027 | Dejounte Murray |
PLAYER
2027-28 Player Option |
$30,751,504 |
| 6/29/2027 | Antonio Reeves | 2027-28 Qualifying Offer | $3,099,966 |
| 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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| 7/15/2027 | 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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| 6/29/2028 | Yves Missi | 2028-29 Qualifying Offer | $8,623,170 |
2024 Unsigned Draft Picks
| Draft Year | Player | Pos | Age | Country | College | |
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| 2010 | Latavious Williams | SF | 35 | United States |
Future Draft Picks
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MIL NOP
Or NOP (via NOP swap for MIL)
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Or swap with MIL
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Most favorable of MIL and NOP then other to ATL
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SAS
Less favorable of NOP and POR then other to DET ((via NOP to POR to NOP) via POR to DET)
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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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