The New Orleans Pelicans are one of two teams to have never paid the luxury tax, but that could change based on the long-term contract commitments they have made to their core of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.

“When it’s time to really go all in on something, we will,” said David Griffin at media day.

The Pelicans are already over the cap and close the luxury tax for 23-24.

Owner Gayle Benson was in the front row observing Griffin's comments during his press conference.