Hawkins ended Monday's 122-90 loss to Boston with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes.
Despite being the primary backup to Trey Murphy, Hawkins has not been able to produce much during his time on the court. He has not recorded a steal or block in the first three games of the season and is shooting 35.7 percent from the field. Hawkins' next opportunity to bounce back from Monday's scoreless output would be Wednesday against the Nuggets.
The Pelicans picked up Hawkins' team option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
This is the fourth-year option for Hawkins and locks him in through the 2026-27 campaign. Hawkins appeared in 56 regular-season games last season and averaged 10.8 points and 2.8 rebounds across 23.6 minutes per game. He may struggle to match that role with the Pelicans adding Jeremiah Fears to the mix.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Notches 15 points
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Hawkins produced 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and two turnovers across 17 minutes of Thursday's 132-125 preseason loss to Orlando.
Saddiq Bey took the night off for rest, allowing Hawkins to see additional touches off the bench. Jeremiah Fears has been soaking up a ton of usage with the second unit, however, and that could lower Hawkins' ceiling this season.
Hawkins had 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt) and one steal across 20 minutes in Saturday's 127-92 exhibition game win over the Melbourne Phoenix.
Hawkins led the second unit in points and finished as the team's third-leading scorer. The No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft appeared in just 56 regular-season games (nine starts) last season due largely to back issues, averaging 10.8 points and 2.8 rebounds across 23.6 minutes per game. The 23-year-old is likely to play a meaningful role behind Trey Murphy (foot) this season.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Deemed 100 percent for camp
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Hawkins (back) said Tuesday that he hasn't had any health issues for the entire summer, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Hawkins missed the final eight games of the 2024-25 regular season with a nagging back problem, but the guard said he's "1,000 percent" better. The Pelicans will look a lot different in 2025-26, as Trey Murphy, Herbert Jones and Zion Williamson are all healthy, plus the team will be welcoming some new additions in Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears. Hawkins is penciled in as the backup shooting guard, but minutes will not be easy to come by.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Sidelined for season finale
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Hawkins (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Hawkins will end up missing an eighth straight game in the season finale due to a nagging back problem. Antonio Reeves should continue to handle an increased role in Hawkins' absence. Hawkins will finish the season with averages of 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game across 56 appearances (nine starts).
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Another absence coming
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Hawkins (back) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Hawkins will be sidelined for a seventh straight game. There's been no indication he'll be able to return for the regular-season finale against the Thunder on Sunday. Antonio Reeves should continue to handle an increased role in Hawkins' absence.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Sitting out Thursday
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Hawkins (back) will not play Thursday against the Bucks.
Hawkins will be sidelined for a sixth straight game, and there's been no indication if he's close to a return. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Heat.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn.
Hawkins is slated to miss his fifth straight game due to a back injury. There's no clear timetable for the 22-year-old's return, though it wouldn't be a surprise if the non-contending Pelicans exercise caution with Hawkins moving forward. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Bucks.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Remains out for Sunday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Hawkins will miss a fourth straight game for the Pelicans as he deals with a back issue. The next chance for him to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Tuesday against the Nets.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Ruled out for Friday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Hawkins will miss a third straight game for the Pelicans on Friday while dealing with back spasms. Due to Hawkins' absence, Antonio Reeves could see more time on the floor against the Lakers.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't play Wednesday
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Hawkins (back) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Hawkins will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to back spasms. Antonio Reeves could draw another start in his absence. Hawkins' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't suit up Sunday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Charlotte.
Hawkins will miss his first game since Jan. 31 due to back spasms. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Clippers. Bruce Brown and Antonio Reeves will likely see a bump in minutes due to Hawkins being sidelined.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Questionable vs. Charlotte
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Hawkins (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Hawkins has started the last two games for the Pelicans but is in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Charlotte due to a back issue. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 37.2 percent from the floor and 33.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Will play vs. GSW
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Hawkins (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
Hawkins has been dealing with an ankle issue, but that won't keep him off the floor Friday against Golden State. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 37.5 percent from the floor and 33.2 percent from deep this season.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Leaves Monday with ankle injury
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Hawkins won't return to Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle injury. He'll finish with nine points (4-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes.
Hawkins sustained the ankle injury during the first half and limped back to the locker room before returning to action for the start of the third quarter, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com. While the 22-year-old attempted to play through the injury, he eventually exited with 4:44 remaining in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. Though X-rays on Hawkins' ankle came back negative, he could be dealing with a sprain, which might threaten his availability for the Pelicans' next game Friday versus the Warriors.
Hawkins will start in Monday's game against the 76ers.
The 22-year-old shooting guard will return to the starting five due to CJ McCollum (rest) being sidelined. Hawkins has made seven starts on the season, averaging 19.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 33.1 minutes per contest.
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