Capmath

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 $31.3M over the $165.0M salary cap for 2026-27 (projected) on payroll alone, before any holds.

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Are the New Orleans Pelicans in the luxury tax in 2026-27?No. The Pelicans are $4.7M below the luxury-tax line for 2026-27 (projected).

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Are the New Orleans Pelicans over the apron in 2026-27?No. The Pelicans are under both aprons for 2026-27 (projected), with $11.3M of room before the first.

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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 $15.1M starting salary for 2026-27 (projected).

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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 (projected), and outside free agents can only sign for the max using cap space.

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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, Trey Alexander.

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What draft picks do the New Orleans Pelicans have?The Pelicans control 6 first-round and 5 second-round picks through the 2032 draft, with 3 tied up in swap rights.