Pelicans Trade Hawkins for Gibson | New Orleans Pelicans News

Pelicans pull off a savvy trade, sending Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to Memphis for AJ Johnson and veteran Taj Gibson — plus future second-round picks. Hawkins, a first-rounder with modest production, heads out; Johnson, also a rookie, brings fresh energy, while Gibson adds 17 years of NBA experience — and a potential $3.8M cap relief if waived. Peavy’s defensive upside could pay off elsewhere. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0aff86d316af9cc