New Orleans Pelicans’ cornerstone, Zion Williamson, currently in the inaugural year of a substantial 5-year, $197 million contract, faces an unprecedented challenge as the final three years of his deal are no longer guaranteed.
Williamson’s persistent game absences, totaling 188 missed out of a possible 302 in his career, have triggered contractual clauses that give the Pelicans control over his future.
Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reveals the contractual intricacies, stating, “the final three years of the deal are no longer guaranteed after Zion Williamson was able to only play in 29 games last season.”
Williamson’s contractual situation allows the Pelicans to waive him after the 2024-25 season with no financial repercussions, a move rival team executives believe would only occur in extreme circumstances.
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