The New Orleans Pelicans have picked up the 2026-27 team options for guard Jordan Hawkins and center Yves Missi. These were the fourth-year option for Hawkins and the third-year option for Missi. Hawkins will be on the Pelicans books for just over $7 million for next season. Missi will be on the cap sheet for $3.5 million. NBA teams have until October 31 to exercise rookie … [Read more...] about Pelicans Exercise 26-27 Team Options For Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi
NBA Team Valuations Reach $5.51 Billion Average, Up 20 Percent From 2024
The average NBA team is now worth $5.51 billion, up 20 percent year-over-year and 113 percent since 2022, according to Sportico's calculations. The collective value of all 30 franchises reached $165 billion, driven by a landmark $76 billion media rights agreement and strategic arena investments. Rick Welts, newly appointed Dallas Mavericks CEO, called the current moment … [Read more...] about NBA Team Valuations Reach $5.51 Billion Average, Up 20 Percent From 2024
Kevon Looney Out At Least 2-3 Weeks With Left Knee Injury
Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee. Looney will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks and further updates will be provided as appropriate. The injury occurred during the New Orleans Pelicans' preseason game against the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 5. Looney signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans during … [Read more...] about Kevon Looney Out At Least 2-3 Weeks With Left Knee Injury
Pelicans Waive Chase Hunter, Josh Oduro
The New Orleans Pelicans waived guard Chase Hunter and center Josh Oduro. Both players had been signed to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. Hunter and Oduro are expected to join the Birmingham Squadron for the upcoming G League season. The Pelicans roster now stands at 19 players. New Orleans has two players, Christian Shumate and Jaden Springer, signed to Exhibit 10 … [Read more...] about Pelicans Waive Chase Hunter, Josh Oduro
Pelicans Sign Chase Hunter, Josh Oduro; Waive DJ Carton, Trhae Mitchell
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Chase Hunter and Josh Oduro to camp contract. Hunter and Oduro both signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. Both players are expected to join the Birmingham Squadron for the upcoming G League season. Hunter went undrafted out of Clemson at the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 16.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals as … [Read more...] about Pelicans Sign Chase Hunter, Josh Oduro; Waive DJ Carton, Trhae Mitchell