It’s official. Zion Williamson has signed a five-year designated maximum rookie deal with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $193 million. The franchise cornerstone’s contract could top out at $231 million, CAA Sports’ co-head of Basketball Austin Brown told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Pelicans will gladly pay the tab if Williamson hits those contract escalating … Read more
4:53 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed to a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports’ co-head of Basketball Austin Brown told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. If Williamson makes the All-NBA team, wins MVP or Defensive Player of the … Read more
According to Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans and star forward Zion Williamson are closing in on a five-year rookie max contract extension worth $231 million. Should Williamson sign the agreement, he will be with the Pelicans through the 2027-28 NBA season. Zion Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 regular season after breaking his right foot … Read more