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Derik Queen is 21 years old, born December 27, 2004. Queen is 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) and 249 lb (113 kg). Queen plays center for the New Orleans Pelicans (as of November 4, 2026). Queen's 2026 salary is $5,157,960. Queen was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2025, round 1, pick 13, out of Maryland.
Derik Queen at a glance
- Age21 born December 27, 2004
- Height6 ft 9 in 206 cm
- Weight249 lb 113 kg
- CollegeMaryland
- 2026 salary$5.2 million
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Recent form
Derik Queen stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | at Grizzlies | W 135–134 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 7-13 |
| Oct 31 | vs Hawks | W 121–99 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3-6 |
| Oct 29 | vs Kings | W 132–120 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4-7 |
| Oct 28 | vs Nuggets | L 91–104 | 25 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 3-6 |
| Oct 24 | at Nuggets | L 135–141 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 6-10 |
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Contract
Derik Queen contract
- 2027 salary$5.4 million
- Signed throughnot yet reported
- WithNew Orleans Pelicans
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.2 million |
| 2027 | $5.4 million |
Career
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Derik Queen is on the New Orleans Pelicans, coached by Jamahl Mosley.
- BornDecember 27, 2004, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Height6 ft 9 in (206 cm)
- Weight249 lb (113 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2025, round 1, pick 13
- Drafted byAtlanta Hawks
Sources
- Roster and bio facts from the public National Basketball Association roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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