Bryce McGowens
#11SG · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 160 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 43.8% | 35.1% | 77.1% |
| 2025-26 | 42 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 48.1% | 40.9% | 77.9% |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 28.6% | 0.0% | 83.3% |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 43.9% | 33.3% | 77.6% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$3.3M
AAV
$1.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Bryce McGowens's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $1.1M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Bryce's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Bryce is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Bryce McGowens earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 160 career games, Bryce has averaged 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Bryce's strongest metric is FG% at 4377.7, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.1, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Bryce ranks 141st in overall performance. Bryce will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
McGowens draws cautiously optimistic buzz as Pelicans' intriguing depth piece despite inconsistent play. C-minus production sparks debate about whether he's developing into reliable contributor or plateauing. Contract extension signals franchise belief, but performance hasn't fully justified expanded role yet. Injury concerns, particularly toe fracture, threaten momentum and complicate season outlook significantly. Fans hopeful he'll prove "gem" label justified, though skeptics remain unconvinced by limited consistency so far.
Transaction History
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