Pelicans clear $5.7 million in Hawkins trade with Grizzlies

Memphis also gets a second-rounder and future swap

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

What happened: New Orleans receives AJ Johnson, while Memphis lands Jordan Hawkins, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap. The teams agreed to the deal Tuesday.

Why it matters: The savings give New Orleans room to manage the luxury-tax line and first apron before 2026-27. Memphis adds a guard under team control for two more seasons.

By the numbers: Hawkins averaged 5.1 points in 51 games during 2025-26 and 8.0 points over three NBA seasons. Johnson, the No.

What to watch: Watch how New Orleans uses the flexibility before camp and where Hawkins fits in Memphis' rotation.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-09-08T16:42:57.927088+00:00

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