New Orleans Pelicans Salary Cap and Contracts 2026-27
Updated 19 October 2026 from public contract data. Salaries are the 2026-27 figures; the league cap lines are set out below.
New Orleans Pelicans player salaries 2026-27
Public contract data lists a 2026-27 salary for 13 of the 18 players on the New Orleans Pelicans roster, highest first.
| Player | Pos | 2026-27 salary | Years left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | F | $42,166,510 | 2 |
| Jordan Poole | G | $34,044,642 | 1 |
| Dejounte Murray | G | $32,785,071 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy III | F | $27,000,000 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | F | $14,898,786 | 4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | G | $7,896,240 | 3 |
| Saddiq Bey | G | $6,440,678 | 1 |
| Derik Queen | C | $5,416,080 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | C | $3,512,760 | 2 |
| AJ Johnson | G | $3,237,120 | 2 |
| Trendon Watford | F | $2,801,346 | 1 |
| Bryce McGowens | G | $2,584,539 | 2 |
| Karlo Matkovic | F | $2,296,271 | 1 |
Guaranteed salary on the books for 13 of 18 rostered players: $185,080,043
How the 2026-27 salary cap works
For the 2026-27 season the NBA salary cap is $164,961,000, the luxury tax line is $200,428,000, the first apron is $209,015,000 and the second apron is $221,686,000, figures set by the league on 30 June 2026. A team above the first apron loses the taxpayer mid-level exception and cannot take back more salary than it sends out in a trade; above the second apron it also cannot aggregate contracts in a trade, use cash in a deal or sign buyout players who earned above the mid-level.
The 13 listed New Orleans Pelicans salaries above sum to $185,080,043, 112% of the cap figure. Players without a listed 2026-27 salary are excluded, so treat that sum as a floor rather than a complete figure.
Every player with position, height and age is on the New Orleans Pelicans roster; reported deals are in trade rumors.