Pelicans trade Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies in four-player NBA deal

The New Orleans Pelicans traded Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies on September 8, 2026. In return, the Pelicans acquired AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. New Orleans also included a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap in the agreement. The transaction comes as the Pelicans look to manage team salary cap obligations. Hawkins was a first-round selection by New Orleans in the 2023 NBA Draft but has not met original expectations for the franchise. The organizations confirmed the framework of the trade on Tuesday.

• 1:59 PMESPN — Pelicans trade Hawkins to Grizzlies, sources say
• 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Grading the Pelicans and Grizzlies Jordan Hawkins trade with 4 names on the move
• 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies in four-player deal
• 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies acquire Jordan Hawkins from Pelicans in four-player trade
• 12:53 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans send former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies as part of four-player deal