New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Rosters

2022-2023 New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Roster

Jersey Player Pos HT WT YOS Pre-Draft Team Draft Status Nationality Free Agent Info
15 Jose Alvarado G 6-0 179 1 Georgia Tech 2021 NBA Draft, Undrafted United States / Puerto Rico TO-2024; UFA-2025
11 Dyson Daniels GF 6-8 199 0 NBA G League Ignite 2022 Rnd 1 Pick 8 Australia TO-2024; TO-2025; RFA-2026
10 Jaxson Hayes PF 6-11 220 3 Texas 2019 Rnd 1 Pick 8 United States RFA-2023
9 Willy Hernangomez C 6-11 250 6 Cajasol Seville U18 (Spain) 2015 Rnd 2 Pick 5 Spain TO-2023; UFA-2024
14 Brandon Ingram SF 6-7 190 6 Duke 2016 Rnd 1 Pick 2 United States UFA-2025
5 Herb Jones SF 6-6 206 1 Alabama 2021 Rnd 2 Pick 5 United States TO-2023; RFA-2024
13 Kira Lewis, Jr. PG 6-1 170 2 Alabama 2020 Rnd 1 Pick 13 United States RFA-2024
32 E.J. Liddell PF 6-7 240 0 Ohio State 2022 Rnd 2 Pick 11 United States RFA-2024
8 Naji Marshall SF 6-7 220 2 Xavier 2020 NBA Draft, Undrafted United States TO-2023; UFA-2024
3 C.J. McCollum G 6-3 200 9 Lehigh 2013 Rnd 1 Pick 10 United States UFA-2026
25 Trey Murphy III G 6-8 208 1 Virginia 2021 Rnd 1 Pick 17 United States TO-2024; RFA-2025
22 Larry Nance, Jr. SF 6-7 245 7 Wyoming 2015 Rnd 1 Pick 27 United States UFA-2025
2 Josh Richardson G 6-5 200 7 Tennessee 2015 Rnd 2 Pick 10 United States UFA-2023
0 Dereon Seabron SG 6-7 180 0 NC State 2022 NBA Draft, Undrafted United States RFA-2024
41 Garrett Temple G 6-5 195 12 LSU 2009 NBA Draft, Undrafted United States UFA-2024
17 Jonas Valanciunas C 7-0 265 10 Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania) 2011 Rnd 1 Pick 5 Lithuania UFA-2024
1 Zion Williamson PF 6-6 284 3 Duke 2019 Rnd 1 Pick 1 United States UFA-2028
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2022-2023 New Orleans Depth Chart

  PG SG SF PF C
Starters C. McCollum H. Jones B. Ingram T. Murphy III J. Valanciunas
Rotation D. Daniels J. Richardson N. Marshall   L. Nance, Jr.
Lim PT K. Lewis, Jr. G. Temple D. Seabron J. Hayes W. Hernangomez
Lim PT J. Alvarado     Z. Williamson  
Lim PT       E. Liddell  

New Orleans Draft Rights Retained

Name Pos Draft Status Nationality
Karlo Matkovic PF 2022 Rnd 2 Pick 22 Bosnia and Herzegovina / Croatia
Latavious Williams F 2010 Rnd 2 Pick 18 United States

New Orleans Free Agent Rights Retained

Name Pos FA Status Nationality
Gary Clark SF (U) Non-Bird United States
Jared Harper PG (U) Non-Bird United States
Tony Snell G (U) Non-Bird United States
James Nunnally F (U) Non-Bird United States

2022-2023 New Orleans Awards & Honors

Player Award / Honor
Zion Williamson Player Of The Week (12/12/22)
Brandon Ingram Player Of The Week (03/27/23)
Zion Williamson Western All-Star Fan Vote Selection (2023)
Trey Murphy III Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2023)
Jose Alvarado Rising Stars Challenge Participant (2023)
Jose Alvarado Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2023)
Trey Murphy III Slam Dunk Contest Participant (2023)

2022-2023 New Orleans Season Stat Leaders

Player GP MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV
C.J. McCollum 75 35.3 20.9 4.4 5.7 0.9 0.5 2.4
Trey Murphy III 79 31.0 14.5 3.6 1.4 1.1 0.5 0.8
Jonas Valanciunas 79 24.9 14.1 10.2 1.8 0.3 0.7 2.0
Brandon Ingram 45 34.2 24.7 5.5 5.8 0.7 0.4 3.3
Zion Williamson 29 33.0 26.0 7.0 4.6 1.1 0.6 3.4
Naji Marshall 77 23.3 9.1 3.6 2.5 0.7 0.2 1.3
Herb Jones 66 29.5 9.8 4.1 2.5 1.6 0.6 1.3
Jose Alvarado 61 21.5 9.0 2.3 3.0 1.1 0.2 1.3
Larry Nance, Jr. 65 21.2 6.8 5.4 1.8 0.9 0.6 0.6
Devonte' Graham 53 15.3 5.3 1.4 2.2 0.6 0.2 0.5
Willy Hernangomez 38 12.0 6.9 4.7 0.9 0.4 0.3 1.0
Jaxson Hayes 47 13.0 5.0 2.8 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.7
Dyson Daniels 59 17.7 3.8 3.2 2.3 0.7 0.2 1.0
Josh Richardson 23 23.2 7.5 2.4 1.6 1.3 0.4 1.0
Kira Lewis, Jr. 25 9.4 4.6 1.3 0.9 0.4 0.1 0.4
Garrett Temple 25 6.5 2.0 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.2
Dereon Seabron 5 2.3 0.8 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

New Orleans Pelicans Future Free Agent Details

2023 2024 2025 2026 2028
Josh Richardson (UFA)
Willy Hernangomez (TO)
Jaxson Hayes (RFA)
Herb Jones (TO)
Naji Marshall (TO)
Garrett Temple (UFA)
Jonas Valanciunas (UFA)
E.J. Liddell (RFA)
Kira Lewis, Jr. (RFA)
Trey Murphy III (TO)
Dereon Seabron (RFA)
Dyson Daniels (TO)
Jose Alvarado (TO)
Herb Jones (RFA)
Larry Nance, Jr. (UFA)
Brandon Ingram (UFA)
Trey Murphy III (RFA)
Dyson Daniels (TO)
C.J. McCollum (UFA)
Dyson Daniels (RFA)
Zion Williamson (UFA)

New Orleans Pelicans Future Draft Pick Summary

Year First Round Second Round
2023Own or swap for LAL31-45 Own; 46-60 to ATL
2024Own or swap for MIL; LAL unless NOP defers and instead receives LAL's 2025 1st round pickLess favorable of NOP and CHI then other to SAN (via CHI to NOP)
2025Own; LAL if NOP defers LAL's 2024 1st round pick; MIL 1-4To MEM
2026Own or swap for MILMore favorable of NOP and POR to DET then other to SAN (via NOP to POR to NOP; via POR to DET)
2027Own; MILMore favorable of NOP and POR to CHA then other to POR (via POR)
2028OwnTo SAN
2029OwnTo SAN

New Orleans Pelicans Future Traded Pick Details

Incoming Outgoing

2023 first round draft pick from L.A. Lakers (swap, New Orleans outgoing)
New Orleans has the right to swap its 2023 1st round pick for the L.A. Lakers' 2023 1st round pick [L.A. Lakers-New Orleans-Washington, 7/6/2019]

2024 first round draft pick from L.A. Lakers
L.A. Lakers' 2024 1st round pick to New Orleans or New Orleans has the right to instead receive the L.A. Lakers' 2025 1st round pick [L.A. Lakers-New Orleans-Washington, 7/6/2019]

2024 first round draft pick from Milwaukee (swap, New Orleans outgoing)
New Orleans has the right to swap its 2024 1st round pick for Milwaukee's 2024 1st round pick [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020]

2025 first round draft pick from Milwaukee
Milwaukee's 2025 1st round pick to New Orleans protected for selections 5-30 or to New York protected for selections 1-4 (Milwaukee's obligation to New Orleans or New York will thereafter be extinguished) (via New Orleans to Portland to Detroit to New York) [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020; New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Detroit-Portland, 7/6/2022; Detroit-New York, 7/6/2022]

2026 first round draft pick from Milwaukee (swap, New Orleans outgoing)
New Orleans has the right to swap its 2026 1st round pick for Milwaukee's 2026 1st round pick [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020]

2027 first round draft pick from Milwaukee
Milwaukee's 2027 1st round pick to New Orleans [Denver-Milwaukee-New Orleans-Oklahoma City, 11/23/2020]

2023 second round draft pick to Atlanta
New Orleans' 2023 2nd round pick to Atlanta protected for selections 31-45 (if this pick falls within its protected range and is therefore not conveyed, then New Orleans' obligation to Atlanta will be extinguished) [Atlanta-New Orleans, 7/7/2019]

2024 second round draft pick to San Antonio (effectively a swap, Chicago incoming)
San Antonio will receive the more favorable of New Orleans' 2024 2nd round pick and Chicago's 2024 2nd round pick and New Orleans will receive the less favorable of the two (via Chicago to New Orleans) [Chicago-New Orleans, 8/8/2021; New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023]

2025 second round draft pick to Memphis
New Orleans' 2025 2nd round pick to Memphis [Charlotte-Memphis-New Orleans, 8/7/2021]

2026 second round draft pick to Detroit or San Antonio
Detroit will receive the more favorable of New Orleans' 2026 2nd round pick and Portland's 2026 2nd round pick and San Antonio will receive the less favorable of the two (via New Orleans to Portland to New Orleans; via Portland to Detroit; via New Orleans to San Antonio) [New Orleans-Portland, 7/30/2021; New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Detroit-Portland, 7/6/2022; New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023]

2027 second round draft pick to Charlotte or Portland
Charlotte will receive the more favorable of Portland's 2027 2nd round pick and New Orleans' 2027 2nd round pick and Portland will receive the less favorable of the two [New Orleans-Portland, 2/8/2022; Charlotte-Philadelphia-Portland-New York, 2/9/2023]

2028 second round draft pick to San Antonio
New Orleans' 2028 2nd round pick to San Antonio [New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023]

2029 second round draft pick to San Antonio
New Orleans' 2029 2nd round pick to San Antonio [New Orleans-San Antonio, 2/9/2023]

2022-2023 New Orleans Pelicans Roster Composition

Selected via Draft

Dyson Daniels was selected as the #8 pick in the First Round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Dyson Daniels signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 8, 2022.

Herb Jones was selected as the #5 pick in the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Herb Jones signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on August 16, 2021.

Kira Lewis, Jr. was selected as the #13 pick in the First Round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Kira Lewis, Jr. signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 30, 2020.

Zion Williamson was selected as the #1 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 1, 2019. Zion Williamson signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6, 2022.

Acquired via Draft Rights Trade

Draft Rights to Jaxson Hayes, the #8 pick in the First Round of the 2019 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Atlanta Hawks on July 7, 2019. Jaxson Hayes signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 7, 2019.

Draft Rights to Trey Murphy III, the #17 pick in the First Round of the 2021 NBA Draft, were acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Memphis Grizzlies on August 7, 2021. Trey Murphy III signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on August 9, 2021.

Acquired via Trade

Brandon Ingram was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 6, 2019. Brandon Ingram re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 28, 2020.

C.J. McCollum was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Portland Trail Blazers on February 8, 2022. C.J. McCollum signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on September 26, 2022.

Larry Nance, Jr. was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Portland Trail Blazers on February 8, 2022. Larry Nance, Jr. signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on October 3, 2022.

Josh Richardson was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the San Antonio Spurs on February 9, 2023.

Garrett Temple was acquired in a sign and trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Chicago Bulls on August 8, 2021.

Jonas Valanciunas was acquired in a trade by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Memphis Grizzlies on August 7, 2021. Jonas Valanciunas signed a multi-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on October 20, 2021.

Acquired via Free Agency

Jose Alvarado signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on March 28, 2022.

Willy Hernangomez signed a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24, 2020. Willy Hernangomez re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on August 16, 2021.

Naji Marshall signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the New Orleans Pelicans on May 7, 2021.

2022-2023 New Orleans Pelicans Front Office

Staff Member Position Start Season Previous Job
Gayle Benson Owner 2017-2018 N/A
Ben Hales Chief Operating Officer, Senior VP 2018-2019 Senior Vice President of Marketing (New Orleans Pelicans, 2012 to 2019)
Vicky Neumeyer General Counsel, Senior VP 2012-2013 N/A
Ed Lang Chief Financial Officer, Senior VP 2011-2012 N/A
Randy Greenup Director of Team Security 2009-2010 N/A
Willie Green Head Coach 2021-2022 Head Coach (2019 to 2020)
Fred Vinson Assistant Coach 2010-2011 Assistant Coach (Los Angeles Clippers, 2007 to 2010)
Casey Hill Assistant Coach 2020-2021 Head Coach (2018 to 2019)
Teresa Weatherspoon Assistant Coach 2020-2021 Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2020)
Jarron Collins Assistant Coach 2021-2022 Head Coach (2016 to 2017)
Ryan Frazier Assistant Coach 2022-2023 Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2021 to 2022)
Ryan Pannone Assistant Coach 2022-2023 Head Coach (Erie BayHawks (2019), 2019 to 2022)
Jon Tramer Video Coach 2020-2021 Video Intern (New Orleans Pelicans, 2019 to 2020)
David Griffin Executive VP of Basketball Operations 2018-2019 General Manager (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2013 to 2017)
Swin Cash VP of Basketball Operations/Team Development 2019-2020 N/A
Trajan Langdon General Manager 2018-2019 Assistant Coach (2015 to 2016)
Bryson Graham Assistant General Manager 2019-2020 Director of College Scouting (New Orleans Pelicans, 2018 to 2019)
Corey Brewer Assistant Coach / Player Development 2022-2023 Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022)
Darnell Lazare Assistant Coach / Player Development 2022-2023 Player Development Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022)
Michael Blackstone VP of Basketball Administration 2020-2021 Assistant General Manager (Atlanta Hawks, 2015 to 2017)
Marc Chasanoff Senior Director of Basketball Operations 2019-2020 Coordinator of Pro Player Personnel (New Orleans Pelicans, 2013 to 2019)
Brian Ormandy Video Coordinator 2017-2018 Assistant Video Coordinator (New Orleans Pelicans, 2015 to 2017)
Dan Purcell Basketball Operations Manager 2017-2018 Basketball Operations Assistant (New Orleans Pelicans, 2013 to 2017)
Patrick Spurgin Pro Scout 2020-2021 Player Development (Brooklyn Nets, 2012 to 2013)
Chico Averbuck College Scout 2020-2021 Director of International Scouting (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2001 to 2019)
Ron Meikle College Scout 2020-2021 Scout (Atlanta Hawks, 2005 to 2010)
David Jovanovic Equipment Manager 1988-1989 N/A
Todd Quinter Director of Pro Personnel 2020-2021 Director of Pro Scouting (Charlotte Hornets, 2012 to 2017)
Beno Udrih Player Development Coach 2020-2021 N/A
D'Or Fischer Player Development Assistant 2022-2023 N/A
Jordan McGuire Shooting Coach, Player Development Assistant 2022-2023 Coaches Chief of Staff (New Orleans Pelicans, 2020 to 2022)
Tom Maystadt Head Athletic Trainer 2019-2020 Rehabilitation Coordinator (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2019)
Jason Sumerlin Head Strength and Conditioning Coach 2018-2019 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (New Orleans Pelicans, 2014 to 2018)
Jordan Kincaide Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach 2022-2023 N/A
Daniel Bove Director of Sports Science 2020-2021 Director of Performance (Phoenix Suns, 2018 to 2020)
Dr. Misti Suri Director of Medical Services 2018-2019 N/A
Stan Williams Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Assistant Athletic Trainer 2019-2020 N/A
Jana Austin Assistant Athletic Trainer 2020-2021 Head Athletic Trainer (Long Island Nets, 2019 to 2020)
Mike Montgomery Assistant Athletic Trainer 2020-2021 N/A
Andrew Gottschalk Team Physician 2018-2019 N/A
Antonio Daniels Television Analyst 2019-2020 N/A
Joel Meyers Television Play-By-Play 2012-2013 Television Play-By-Play (Los Angeles Lakers, 2005 to 2011)
John DeShazier Radio Broadcaster 2012-2013 N/A
Todd Graffagnini Radio Broadcaster 2019-2020 N/A