Zion Williamson’s contract with the New Orleans Pelicans is no longer guaranteed for the final three seasons, according to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov.
Williamson missed more than 22 games last campaign, triggering a clause in his deal that turned the salary he is owed between the 2025-26 and 2027-28 seasons from guaranteed to non-guaranteed, according to Vorkunov. The Pelicans have the ability to waive him with no financial penalty during that timeframe.
The former No. 1 pick was limited to 29 games last season after suffering a hamstring injury in January that kept him out for the remainder of the campaign.