Hunter Dickinson is off the New Orleans Pelicans roster as of Friday, Oct. 16. The move followed a Thursday report from Hoopsrumors on minor roster moves around the league.
The move
Dickinson, 25, leaves the Pelicans roster, confirmed by the official roster on Friday, Oct. 16. The move came a day after Hoopsrumors reported it Thursday, Oct. 15 in a roundup titled "Minor Roster Moves: Pelicans, Spurs, Kings, Mavericks," with no confidence rating attached to that report. Dickinson enters his second season after one year in the league.
The money
Dickinson's cap hit and contract years are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. The Pelicans carry a payroll of $204.3 million across 19 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax line. The league cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Dickinson played five games last season, averaging 8.5 minutes, 2.4 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.4 assists. New Orleans' frontcourt minutes last season went to Zion Williamson (29.7 minutes, 21.0 points), Josh Oduro (27.3 minutes, 8.3 points) and Derik Queen (25.0 minutes, 11.7 points). The Pelicans now list 20 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Hunter Dickinson still with the New Orleans Pelicans?
No. He is off the roster as of Friday, Oct. 16, per the official roster.
What preceded the move?
A Thursday, Oct. 15 report from Hoopsrumors titled "Minor Roster Moves: Pelicans, Spurs, Kings, Mavericks," with no confidence rating given.
What was Dickinson's contract?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag by a day.
How did Dickinson play last season?
In five games, he averaged 8.5 minutes, 2.4 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.4 assists.
Where do the Pelicans stand on payroll?
At $204.3 million across 19 contracts for 2026-27, above the $200.4 million luxury tax line, with a $165.0 million cap, a $209.0 million first apron and a $221.7 million second apron.