Jordan Hawkins
#24SG · New Orleans Pelicans
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 166 | 7.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 36.8% | 34.1% | 82.3% |
| 2025-26 | 43 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 32.0% | 30.1% | 80.0% |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 37.2% | 33.1% | 81.6% |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$11.8M
AAV
$5.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jordan Hawkins's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $5.9M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Jordan's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Jordan is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Jordan to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Jordan Hawkins earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 166 career games, Jordan has averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. Jordan's strongest metric is FG% at 3679.8, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.0, below the Shooting Guard median of 4.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Jordan ranks 139th in overall performance. Jordan will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Current Sentiment
Jordan Hawkins faces significant skepticism despite being only two years into his NBA career. His early-season struggles have drawn criticism, with some labeling him the Pelicans' biggest disappointment so far. The $5.9M contract appears reasonable, but his C-minus grade raises concerns about current production value. Trade speculation dominates headlines, reflecting uncertainty about his role in New Orleans' future plans. Fan sentiment leans pessimistic, though some optimists believe a bounce-back season remains possible with proper development time.
Transaction History
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