# Pelicans, Grizzlies Agree To Four-Player Trade

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-08 15:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 12 · Current Velocity: 13.86

## Executive Summary
The Pelicans and Grizzlies have agreed to a four-player trade involving former first-round NBA draft picks.

## Intelligence Brief
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a four-player trade that sends Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to Memphis. Outlets including ESPN, The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, Bleacher Report, NOLA.com, and Hoops Rumors have reported on the roster adjustments, which also involve AJ Johnson and a deal for Bennedict Mathurin.


Coverage notes that the Pelicans are waiving Taj Gibson shortly after the trade with the Grizzlies. Reporting from Yahoo Sports and NOLA.com outlines additional team moves to clear room for the roster adjustments and aggregate contracts ahead of the upcoming 2026 season.


Bleacher Report emphasizes the exchange of former first-round picks between the two franchises. Coverage does not yet specify the full list of players moving in every direction beyond Hawkins and Peavy, nor does it specify the complete terms concerning AJ Johnson and Bennedict Mathurin.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which teams are involved in the trade?
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies.

### Which players are reported to be moving?
Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy are reported moving to the Grizzlies, while coverage also mentions AJ Johnson, Bennedict Mathurin, and Taj Gibson.

### When was the trade reported?
September 8, 2026.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Grizzlies, Pelicans, Pelicans Grizzlies Agree To Four-Player Trade, Hawkins, Pelicans Reportedly Waiving Taj Gibson Hours After Grizzlies Trade, Jordan Hawkins Micah Peavy, Grizzlies Sources, Bennedict Mathurin

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports | Could a Chicago Bulls-Taj Gibson Reunion Be Beneficial For Both Sides? | 2026-09-08 17:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPelp0YVNpNFFWUzktZ3Z6aU53YXhudXJORzRLZ3RKa0I0WmF2TFplT05tbDk0M09McGl1VWVjdkd5VW1MQ1V4N3lIWHpBU2lXMFBZbkdnejdGNVV5aS1MRDdQdTRTczdtNW0zNDVUdHIyV3FWQVplTHpFSmpPMjVXN2o5Wko3Zw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | UConn's Jordan Hawkins traded to Memphis Grizzlies, set to team with Cam Spencer | 2026-09-08 17:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOZHctclpGd0kwXzlkVnZVMThqNGtBdk4wWm9YcmRHdV9BSmVYQlVHT29HTzNzbmgwTnhyck5jaS1zUHhEUVZDM1dKdElFVkp0R3BvelRTanhvVU1sSnV3b3E4WUVILV9aaHllVm56MmRwZk9DM19Hc3YzRkd2VjlEcDAwcVhfbjR4dGlRQjRR?oc=5) |
| www.espn.com | Pelicans trade Hawkins to Grizzlies as part of 4-player deal, sources say | 2026-09-08 17:13 | [Source Link](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49868291/sources-pelicans-trade-jordan-hawkins-grizzlies-4-player-deal) |
| Yahoo Sports | Pelicans to waive Taj Gibson | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE1XTjVlWGF6SGZ1SnVlUDYtMHBJellKcC03QzNvcEVXVGVydlZrdnVyZ0UwVVYzZFhYZnVJQ19KMkloX3RtRHNfRjRpR29ZUXBiWGJfd2YxZ0JRdW1pNXg2Z2xkSEVEaG5DQ1h6REt5SUNqOFJJOU9VYmEyYkZXeEE?oc=5) |
| NBA.com | Reports: Grizzlies, Pelicans agree to 4-player trade | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE9VM3ZCeHhtOTJLNEI3VXZXc1JrUmlOaXQ5Vk41UHpzRmd6MDdub3hHS3NlM3FPOUpva1V3d0Y5aFN2QTZfWFdJeW5jQjZBdmFWT0F6QVNNUEFnRnNfd1QzTF9ocnR2N01NX2Y5am9YX29VUDg?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Pelicans Reportedly Waiving Taj Gibson Hours After Grizzlies Trade | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQQ01zcjJ1dnpESXp0d19vYmwxYWUxNVlBYXFleEtBd1poMkh0TzVMTHlFSlBzQXJIWkRYTUl4VGhtY2FQLS13QVBLVWdqYVdoS1FnZlNrMzJXaS02N0w2UElqWUNSbTVkc2htU2FhMmVoNmRWR29na1I5X2F5bE9rNkhqYnpLZUVtdVpVLWNnWVk?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Pelicans agree to trade Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy to Grizzlies: Sources | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQa2hxMm1xUHFPNU5TUGVXU2N5NDJvcERPT0RuUHZUcXJRM3hrclFzX0RTSUhLRURfOHZEa2xDMEw4WHFXbXNiM2piSEROZGpsNWM2dDZvQWhrd3BwblRRcVl1Z3EtanRzUHpQQXdQUWJPLVpPckU4M3ZzTmw5cjZRZ0tNMFY0SlR1OEF0X1owS2h6dE9iN2x1WVRieXE4ZExjZmc3UDZ3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Now that AJ Johnson’s contract can be aggregated that … | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxQSXhBRXA1SXowY0xjXzRPQ0MzTW12THFoY3ZaMDZlaDRRMEVzQU11NlhEd3FEMThOTDhpc1pNSUVfRDA5eE5CMkNHMEhobHluOG52Mm9RR0hUanlyQ2FjMWZ6cUo5aFBUd2RIUVk4N2pFbkl4ZGFiR1RYLTBjMm52X3hqTjV6eVlQZHp3?oc=5) |
| NOLA.com | Pelicans make another trade, clearing room to complete the Bennedict Mathurin deal | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxOMWQzVkYxbXRib1A4WFhZVThaUlg4Z0ZSMElvbllDT3d1Z3JIN3R0bUpRUE12MkY1NDhpWEZRdVladHNJZlZ0TXNrQ3kydG9HUllrMnFmVk01RE1SbG1Wd2ZKd01jS1VOdVlYZjJlOWFzR3BBcGkwZ05aeFh2U0toRHNNWGdMNk9TR3oxRl9rTW5IMzlOemdLMU9YUV83WU1zc2pnY1JlOVg0T0JlNUF1V2VNa244UnpUem15LV9ETXJnRGpkM1B30gHMAUFVX3lxTE9femIxQ3NLenhwdEhOVkpWNzFjSjNVLW9HNzg4a3BoNDY0aEJZck9zbXVyOXhzQ2loLWlqa3Z2d0dydlRXcFBPblBrV2tzN012VmFFZmJpVTJxVjZkRFZyMEU3dElYTmJ0c0R5MElWNUM5OEp0anFWNS1XN0lPVHJ0YmEzRzRCX2lNczM) |
| Bleacher Report | Grizzlies, Pelicans Reportedly Swap Former 1st-Round NBA Draft Picks in Trade Ahead of 2026 Season | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNS3lhbVRoYTBrdHg3MkRpVU9PdzR3Y0NlbWxXMGJTWGRDYThKZ3lmXzNHNUF3aDZEM09IWktxeVhlZ3NOdElYNVdlMEdHZHNScWwwbU1ZWmNkVWpidW43TTRpaE8ySHg0S0QzMUp4OUZtelpBMnJhRDlXaHU0bHByMGNYdzZ3dFNlSjhiaU5acVdvLXJWMllSR0tVUFhuLW9LNk9sYkNXY240UlQwaEFyUGx6VFVIRE1udW00QWJiNG5xa1B3aEx4MWtIcWZsbkRxQkE?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Sources: Pelicans trade Jordan Hawkins to Grizzlies in 4-player deal | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOYlhrSVBrbjBhV3J6cWF4UFE5ZWktV3IxVTlMZDlpb19hMXNBNFliUDZmREtyNzNFSTlYYlBXVWxObGgwRlJfNTNzNFpjbjN6TWhrZmR5Szl2dk1nSTREZXBzajh1ajFvV2FIWmZxS0lORmtYTTZoNWgwWXFKd2ljZW9HWjJHaHBHb2hLeW5wZW5kRlNfa29kdkhRbUhaWHRjRk9oYjBsWnVZUQ?oc=5) |
| Hoops Rumors | Pelicans, Grizzlies Agree To Four-Player Trade | 2026-09-08 12:52 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQMm5VcU9IQ2pKQlpaSFJDSThvOGJFWXp5NUJwYnhmajU2SWpxaldrWGhXRVg5Z2tGaTlkRmdIZGozOVlsRXdhVWlSNHZaY3VzWUgzaHFtOHNxOFUyV0RkbEJEMWN4ejJwRmV4cEtxdkdOdHRfdl9RUnlsZlNKWlE0U0N0SmtFTWctc2NhUlZRSQ?oc=5) |
| Daily Memphian | Grizzlies make trade on the margins with New Orleans Pelicans, acquire two players and pick swap | 2026-09-08 12:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxPMEt2Q1M4RHdvWWZQQkRacXZWYkRVTUhhS1hqRnN3ZEtQcGFwWVBCM2h0dFdGWHNGeUVxZ1JKVjBibTVpRFUtTDgyQnZrV0lETzFZc2ptdFdob0N0cTRscTJPZFdROHFMcHIza0prTGJaZnVDOTJ1N2U0akR1WlNFc3BDdGRmNWtlMi02Rg?oc=5) |
| WDSU | New Orleans Pelicans trade two players and picks to the Grizzlies | 2026-09-08 12:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNNjdXaEtROWxuWW1OSjU0S0lBNHBGVzRRNGFMWGpuTWFHdGRCclFrSTk2bmVxMzd4Snl6M19jejJiY0RWOWVTV0FuWF9qblJnZDFkcWU1dEx2N3Z6ZFlEY0FuOFFneVRTeERSb2FoRmJFOEdDWkUzRF9CeXNvbUxHUmRQNWdOMWtBWXJrLVM1d3gweE42NnRz?oc=5) |
| Blazer's Edge | Pelicans, Grizzlies Execute Late-Summer Trade | 2026-09-08 12:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPbjZXVUh2VmdyV2dTcFZsb1RXSzU3OVlQbWJZNHFYVGRUWWV4bjdKcWZfM3Qydy1MXzNaZGdXTDN6Vm00b213dmd6LTZ5bmtmLXpybGFzbHdUbGJXRlJmLWZlVnFxV3J2ZXE1RmZ0UURXU2M4OXBhRG5xR2pkQ0lnRHFqakMyN2xqMTl4dzBVc1A0dkZSbEwxcE9xZw?oc=5) |

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