Jordan Hawkins is on the Memphis Grizzlies roster after leaving the New Orleans Pelicans, a move confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 8. The transaction follows Shams Charania's report of a four-player trade between the two clubs.
The move
Jordan Hawkins, a 24-year-old guard entering his third season, has left the New Orleans Pelicans and is now on the Memphis Grizzlies roster as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, per the official roster. The move follows Shams Charania's Tuesday report that the Pelicans and Grizzlies agreed to a four-player trade, given 90 percent confidence. Terms beyond Hawkins were not announced.
The money
Hawkins is on the books for $7.0 million in 2026-27; no additional years are on file. The Grizzlies carry a payroll of $167.6 million across 22 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0 million cap but below the $200.4 million luxury tax line. Memphis has room before the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Hawkins averaged 5.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 13.6 minutes across 51 games with New Orleans last season. He joins a Grizzlies backcourt led by Ja Morant, who played 28.4 minutes and scored 19.4 points a game last season, with Lucas Williamson (32.0 minutes, 10.4 points) and Rayan Rupert (30.9 minutes, 12.2 points) also logging guard minutes. Memphis now has 22 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
What did Jordan Hawkins average last season?
He averaged 5.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 13.6 minutes across 51 games with the Pelicans in 2025-26.
What is Hawkins' contract for 2026-27?
He is set to earn $7.0 million in 2026-27; no additional years are on file.
How big is the Grizzlies' roster now?
Memphis has 22 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
What preceded the move?
Shams Charania reported Tuesday that the Pelicans and Grizzlies agreed to a four-player trade, with 90 percent confidence.