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Pelicans, Grizzlies Agree To Four-Player Trade

Pelicans and Grizzlies make a four-player trade ahead of the 2026 season.

By · Published September 8, 2026  15:28 UTC · Updated September 11, 2026  06:28 UTC

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Hours after the trade, the Pelicans waived Taj Gibson and made an additional move to create space for a Bennedict Mathurin acquisition. No further developments have been reported since the trade’s execution.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 15 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 12.
  • Primary Driver: Pelicans and Grizzlies make a four-player trade ahead of the 2026 season.
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The Pelicans have made another trade, this time sending Jordan Hawkins to the Grizzlies in a four-player deal. The move is seen as a way to clear room for the Bennedict Mathurin deal. According to ESPN, the Pelicans traded Hawkins to the Grizzlies, with the details of the trade still unclear.

The Grizzlies and Pelicans have agreed to a four-player trade, according to Hoops Rumors. The trade is a significant development in the NBA, with multiple outlets reporting on the deal. Yahoo Sports notes that AJ Johnson's contract can now be aggregated, which may have played a role in the trade. NOLA.com highlights the trade as a way for the Pelicans to clear room for the Bennedict Mathurin deal.

The trade is a significant move for the Pelicans and Grizzlies, but the details of the deal are still unclear. The trade is a four-player deal, with Jordan Hawkins being sent to the Grizzlies.

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What teams are involved in the trade?

The Grizzlies and Pelicans

What players are involved in the trade?

Jordan Hawkins and three other unnamed players

What is the significance of the trade?

The trade is seen as a way to clear room for the Bennedict Mathurin deal

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