New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Rosters
2025-2026 New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Roster
| Two-Way player |
2025-2026 New Orleans Depth Chart
| PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | D. Murray | J. Poole | T. Murphy III | Y. Missi | |
| Rotation | J. Alvarado | J. Hawkins | H. Jones | K. Matkovic | |
| Rotation | Z. Williamson | K. Looney | |||
| Lim PT | J. Fears | S. Bey | D. Queen | ||
| Lim PT | L. Quinones | H. Dickinson | |||
| Lim PT | T. Alexander |
New Orleans Draft Rights Retained
| Name | Pos | Draft Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Peavy | SF | 2025 Rnd 2 Pick 10 | United States |
| Latavious Williams | F | 2010 Rnd 2 Pick 18 | United States |
New Orleans Free Agent Rights Retained
| Name | Pos | FA Status | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Boston, Jr. | SG | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Keion Brooks, Jr. | SF | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Bruce Brown, Jr. | SG | (U) Early Bird | United States |
| Jamal Cain | F | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Elfrid Payton | G | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | PF | (U) Early Bird | United States |
| Willy Hernangomez | C | (U) Bird | Spain |
| Gary Clark | SF | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Jared Harper | PG | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| Tony Snell | G | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
| James Nunnally | F | (U) Non-Bird | United States |
New Orleans Pelicans Future Free Agent Details
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney (TO) Jose Alvarado (PO) Hunter Dickinson (RFA) Trey Alexander (RFA) Lester Quinones (RFA) Jordan Hawkins (UFA) Yves Missi (TO) Karlo Matkovic (TO) | Dejounte Murray (PO) Jordan Poole (UFA) Herb Jones (UFA) Saddiq Bey (UFA) Derik Queen (TO) Jeremiah Fears (TO) Karlo Matkovic (RFA) Jordan Hawkins (RFA) | Zion Williamson (UFA) Yves Missi (RFA) | Trey Murphy III (UFA) Derik Queen (RFA) Jeremiah Fears (RFA) |
New Orleans Pelicans Future 1st Round Picks
| Year | First Round Picks |
|---|---|
| 2026 | More favorable of NOP and MIL to ATL then other to MIL (via NOP swap for MIL) |
| 2027 | More favorable of NOP and MIL then other to ATL if 5-30 or NOP and MIL if both 1-4 (via NOP) |
| 2028 | Own |
| 2029 | Own |
| 2030 | Own |
| 2031 | Own |
| 2032 | Own |
New Orleans Pelicans Future 2nd Round Picks
| Year | Second Round Picks |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Most favorable of NOP, POR, MIN and NYK to BOS; less favorable of NOP and POR to SAN; less favorable of (i) more favorable of NOP and POR and (ii) more favorable of MIN and NYK to WAS (via NOP to POR to NOP; via POR to DET; via MIN to NYK; via NOP to SAN; via DET to BOS; via DET to WAS) |
| 2027 | More favorable of NOP and POR to CHA then other to POR [POR may convey to HOU] (via NOP) |
| 2028 | To SAN |
| 2029 | To SAN |
| 2030 | Own or ORL (via ORL swap for NOP) |
| 2031 | More favorable of NOP and ORL to ORL then other to OKC (via ORL swap for NOP); TOR |
| 2032 | Own **One unspecified 2nd round pick in NOP's possession to WAS |
New Orleans Pelicans Future Incoming Traded Pick Details
| Incoming Picks |
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2027 first round draft pick from Milwaukee (New Orleans outgoing to Atlanta) New Orleans will receive the more favorable of its 2027 1st round pick and Milwaukee's 2027 1st round pick and Atlanta will receive the less favorable of the two protected for selections 1-4; if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyable, then New Orleans' obligation to Atlanta will be extinguished and New Orleans will instead receive both picks (via New Orleans) [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020; Atlanta-New Orleans, 7/6/2024] |
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2031 second round draft pick from Toronto Toronto's 2031 2nd round pick to New Orleans [New Orleans-Toronto, 2/6/2025] |
New Orleans Pelicans Future Outgoing Traded Pick Details
| Outgoing Picks |
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2026 first round draft pick to Atlanta or Milwaukee Atlanta will receive the more favorable of New Orleans' 2026 1st round pick and Milwaukee's 2026 1st round pick and Milwaukee will receive the less favorable of the two (via New Orleans' right to swap for Milwaukee) [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020; Atlanta-New Orleans, pending] |
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2026 second round draft pick to Boston, San Antonio or Washington Boston will receive the most favorable of Minnesota's 2026 2nd round pick, New York's 2026 2nd round pick, New Orleans' 2026 2nd round pick and Portland's 2026 2nd round pick; New York will receive the less favorable of its pick and the Minnesota pick; San Antonio will receive the less favorable of the New Orleans pick and the Portland pick; Washington will receive the less favorable of (i) the more favorable of the Minnesota pick and the New York pick and (ii) the more favorable of the New Orleans pick and the Portland pick; Boston may convey the pick it receives to Atlanta (see Boston Outgoing) (via Minnesota to New York; via New Orleans to Portland to New Orleans; via Portland to Detroit; via New Orleans to San Antonio; via Detroit to Boston; via Detroit to Washington) [Minnesota-New York, 11/24/2020; New Orleans-Portland, 7/30/2021; New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Detroit-Portland, 7/6/2022; Detroit-New York, 7/11/2022; New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023; Boston-Detroit, 6/28/2023; Detroit-Washington, 1/14/2024] |
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2027 second round draft pick to Charlotte or Portland Charlotte will receive the more favorable of Portland's 2027 2nd round pick and New Orleans' 2027 2nd round pick and Portland will receive the less favorable of the two; Portland may convey the pick it receives to Houston (see Portland Outgoing) (via Portland) [New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Charlotte-Philadelphia-Portland-New York, 2/9/2023] |
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2028 second round draft pick to San Antonio New Orleans' 2028 2nd round pick to San Antonio [New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023] |
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2029 second round draft pick to San Antonio New Orleans' 2029 2nd round pick to San Antonio [New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023] |
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2030 second round pick to Orlando (swap, Orlando incoming) Orlando has the right to swap its 2030 2nd round pick for New Orleans' 2030 2nd round pick [New Orleans-Orlando, 6/27/2024] |
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2031 second round draft pick to Orlando or Oklahoma City Orlando will receive the more favorable of its 2031 2nd round pick and New Orleans' 2031 2nd round pick and Oklahoma City will receive the less favorable of the two (via Orlando's right to swap for New Orleans) [New Orleans-Orlando, 6/27/2024; New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 2/5/2025] |
2025-2026 New Orleans Pelicans Roster Composition
| Selected via Draft |
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| Jeremiah Fears was selected as the #7 pick in the First Round of the 2025 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Jeremiah Fears signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 5, 2025. |
| Jordan Hawkins was selected as the #14 pick in the First Round of the 2023 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Jordan Hawkins signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 3, 2023. |
| Herb Jones was selected as the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Herb Jones signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on August 16, 2021. Herb Jones re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6, 2023. |
| Karlo Matkovic was selected as the #22 pick in the Second Round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Karlo Matkovic signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 13, 2024. |
| Yves Missi was selected as the #21 pick in the First Round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Yves Missi signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 8, 2024. |
| Zion Williamson was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 1, 2019. Zion Williamson signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6, 2022. |
| Acquired via Draft Rights Trade |
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| Draft Rights to Trey Murphy III, the #17 pick in the First Round of the 2021 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Memphis Grizzlies on August 7, 2021. Trey Murphy III signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on August 9, 2021. Trey Murphy III signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21, 2024. |
| Draft Rights to Derik Queen, the #13 pick in the First Round of the 2025 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks on June 25, 2025. Derik Queen signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 5, 2025. |
| Acquired via Trade |
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| Saddiq Bey was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Washington Wizards on July 6, 2025. |
| Dejounte Murray was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks on July 6, 2024. |
| Jordan Poole was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Washington Wizards on July 6, 2025. |
| Acquired via Free Agency |
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| Jose Alvarado signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on March 28, 2022. Jose Alvarado re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on September 30, 2024. |
2025-2026 New Orleans Pelicans Front Office
| Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Benson | Owner | 2017-2018 | N/A |
| Dennis Lauscha | President | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Ben Hales | Chief Operating Officer, Senior VP | 2018-2019 | Senior Vice President of Marketing (New Orleans Pelicans, 2012 to 2019) |
| Vicky Neumeyer | General Counsel, Senior VP | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Ed Lang | Chief Financial Officer, Senior VP | 2011-2012 | N/A |
| Randy Greenup | Director of Team Security | 2009-2010 | N/A |
| Willie Green | Head Coach | 2021-2022 | Head Coach (2019 to 2020) |
| James Borrego | Associate Head Coach | 2023-2024 | Head Coach (Charlotte Hornets, 2018 to 2022) |
| Casey Hill | Assistant Coach | 2020-2021 | Head Coach (2018 to 2019) |
| Jarron Collins | Assistant Coach | 2021-2022 | Head Coach (2016 to 2017) |
| Aaron Miles | Assistant Coach | 2023-2024 | Assistant Coach (Boston Celtics, 2021 to 2023) |
| Corey Brewer | Assistant Coach | 2024-2025 | Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2022 to 2024) |
| Darnell Lazare | Assistant Coach | 2024-2025 | Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2022 to 2024) |
| Jodie Meeks | Assistant Coach | 2024-2025 | Assistant Coach (Birmingham Squadron, 2023 to 2024) |
| Jon Tramer | Video Coach | 2020-2021 | Video Intern (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2020) |
| Swin Cash | Senior VP of Basketball Operations | 2024-2025 | Vice President of Basketball Operations/Team Development (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2024) |
| Troy Weaver | Senior VP of Basketball Operations | 2024-2025 | General Manager (Detroit Pistons, 2019 to 2024) |
| Joe Dumars | President of Basketball Operations | 2024-2025 | Chief Strategy Officer (Sacramento Kings, 2020 to 2022) |
| Adam Barnes | Director of College Scouting | 2023-2024 | Chief Of Staff (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2023) |
| Alejandro Gonzalez | Director of International Scouting | 2023-2024 | Assistant Coach (MoraBanc Andorra, 2022 to ) |
| Michael Hartman | Senior Director of Basketball Operations | 2023-2024 | Basketball Operations Analyst (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2023) |
| Chris Hereford | Basketball Operations Assistant | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Garrius Adams | Assistant Video Coordinator | 2023-2024 | Assistant Video Coordinator (Sacramento Kings, 2021 to 2023) |
| Jake McGee | Assistant Video Coordinator | 2023-2024 | Video Coordinator (Grand Rapids Gold, 2021 to 2023) |
| Ed Flynn | Head Video Coordinator | 2023-2024 | Assistant Video Coordinator (Charlotte Hornets, 2022 to 2023) |
| Dan Purcell | Basketball Operations Manager | 2017-2018 | Basketball Operations Assistant (New Orleans Pelicans, 2013 to 2017) |
| Ashley Amoss | Basketball Operations Manager | 2023-2024 | Videographer (New Orleans Pelicans, 2018 to 2023) |
| Eric Hampford | Scout | 2024-2025 | N/A |
| Patrick Spurgin | Pro Scout | 2020-2021 | Player Development (Brooklyn Nets, 2012 to 2013) |
| Brian Ormandy | Pro Scout | 2023-2024 | Video Coordinator (New Orleans Pelicans, 2017 to 2023) |
| Todd Quinter | Pro Scout | 2023-2024 | Director of Pro Personnel (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2023) |
| Jordi Ardevol | International Scout | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Chico Averbuck | College Scout | 2020-2021 | Director of International Scouting (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2001 to 2019) |
| Ron Meikle | College Scout | 2020-2021 | Scout (Atlanta Hawks, 2005 to 2010) |
| Gar Forman | College Scout | 2023-2024 | Special Advisor (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2023) |
| Jarrett Sutton | College Scout | 2023-2024 | Midwest Scout (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2023) |
| Matt Whinrey | Advance Scout | 2023-2024 | Advance Scout (Washington Wizards, 2021 to 2023) |
| David Jovanovic | Equipment Manager | 1988-1989 | N/A |
| Brandon Demas | Player Development Coach | 2023-2024 | Two-Way Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2022 to ) |
| Jordan McGuire | Shooting Coach, Player Development Assistant | 2022-2023 | Coaches Chief of Staff (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022) |
| Keith Omoerah | Player Development Assistant | 2023-2024 | N/A |
| Greg Monroe | Player Development Assistant | 2024-2025 | N/A |
| Tom Maystadt | Head Athletic Trainer | 2019-2020 | Rehabilitation Coordinator (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2019) |
| Jason Sumerlin | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2018-2019 | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2014 to 2018) |
| Jordan Kincaide | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | 2022-2023 | N/A |
| Daniel Bove | Director of Sports Science | 2020-2021 | Director of Performance (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2020) |
| Dr. Misti Suri | Director of Medical Services | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Stan Williams | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Jana Austin | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2020-2021 | Head Athletic Trainer (Long Island Nets, 2019 to 2020) |
| Mike Montgomery | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2020-2021 | N/A |
| Connor Smith | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2024-2025 | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Atlanta Hawks, 2019 to 2023) |
| Gilchrist Schmidt | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 2024-2025 | Head Athletic Trainer (Birmingham Squadron, 2023 to 2024) |
| Andrew Gottschalk | Team Physician | 2018-2019 | N/A |
| Antonio Daniels | Television Analyst | 2019-2020 | N/A |
| Joel Meyers | Television Play-By-Play | 2012-2013 | Television Play-By-Play (Los Angeles Lakers, 2005 to 2011) |
| John DeShazier | Radio Broadcaster | 2012-2013 | N/A |
| Todd Graffagnini | Radio Broadcaster | 2019-2020 | N/A |