Grizzlies show interest in trade for Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies have expressed interest in trading for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins, according to reports. Hawkins, entering the final guaranteed season of his rookie contract, is set to earn over $7 million. He averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds last season. However, the Grizzlies face a roster crunch, currently holding 19 standard contracts and needing to reach 15 by opening night. New Orleans, which has not completed any trades this offseason, may need to attach an asset to facilitate a deal for Hawkins.
- •Grizzlies interested in Jordan Hawkins trade from Pelicans.
- •Hawkins enters final season of rookie contract worth $7 million.
- •Memphis holds 19 standard contracts and needs to cut down.
- •Pelicans may need to add asset to move Hawkins' contract.
- •New Orleans has not finalized any trades this offseason.
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies' Jordan Hawkins Trade Interest Runs Into a Roster Crunch
"Memphis has registered interest in Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins. The Grizzlies have the trade exception to absorb his salary and 19 standard contracts already.
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