# MYSTERY MOVE: Why Are New Orleans Pelicans TARGETING Jordan Hawkins Trade for Flexibility?

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Podcast: [Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pelicans-daily-podcast-on-the-new-orleans-pelicans-635622)
Published: 2026-07-24T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans weigh trading Jordan Hawkins to boost roster and financial flexibility—will this move unlock a major splash or signal missed opportunity? Jake Madison unpacks the latest trade rumors and questions the logic behind salary dumping Hawkins, whose team option was controversially picked up, possibly requiring draft assets to move his $7 million contract. Key discussion points include possible pursuit of frontcourt upgrades like Obi Toppin, Bobby Portis, and Jusuf Nurkic, as well as scenarios involving complex trade exceptions and the mid-level exception. Jake Madison breaks down salary cap mechanics and whether moves with Memphis or three-team deals could shape a blockbuster acquisition involving players like Jordan Poole, Myles Turner, or Jalen Duren. Is New Orleans building to compete now, or muddling its vision? Dive into the latest front office strategies and what they mean for Pelicans fans and the team’s playoff aspirations. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give y…

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