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2026-27, live from the books
New Orleans Pelicans cap questions
Do the New Orleans Pelicans have cap space in 2026-27?
No. The Pelicans are $23.4M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 on payroll, before free-agent holds.
Are the New Orleans Pelicans in the luxury tax in 2026-27?
No. The Pelicans are $12.1M below the luxury-tax line for 2026-27.
Are the New Orleans Pelicans over the apron in 2026-27?
No. The Pelicans are under both aprons for 2026-27, with $13.8M of room before the first.
Do the New Orleans Pelicans have the mid-level exception in 2026-27?
Yes. The Pelicans can offer the full non-taxpayer mid-level: up to $15.0M starting salary for 2026-27.
Can the New Orleans Pelicans sign a max free agent in 2026-27?
Not through free agency. The Pelicans have no cap space for 2026-27, and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.
Who are the New Orleans Pelicans free agents in 2026-27?
The Pelicans have 5 free agents carrying cap holds for 2026-27, led by DeAndre Jordan, Bryce McGowens, Hunter Dickinson.
What draft picks do the New Orleans Pelicans have?
The Pelicans control 7 first-round and 8 second-round picks through the 2033 draft, with 3 tied up in swap rights.
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