The Pelicans have picked up their third-year team option on Jordan Hawkins, the team announced (via Twitter).
Hawkins, who was selected 14th overall in last year’s draft, was already under contract for $4,525,680 in 2024/25. He will now earn a guaranteed $4,741,320 during the ’25/26 season as well.
As a rookie last season, the former UConn guard appeared in 67 regular season games (17.3 minutes per contest), averaging 7.8 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 36.6% from three-point range. He had a handful of big scoring games, including a career-high 34 points in a January 13 victory over Dallas, but his minutes were sporadic when the Pelicans were at full strength.
Hawkins, 22, said in July that he was focused on improving defensively as he enters his second season.
More to come…