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Zion Williamson’s Contract No Longer Guaranteed For Final Three Seasons

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The final three seasons of the contract of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans are no longer guaranteed. By missing more than 22 games last season, Williamson triggered a clause in his contract that turns his salary for 25-26, 26-27 and 27-28 from guaranteed to non-guaranteed. The Pelicans could theoretically waive Williamson after the 24-25 season without any … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson’s Contract No Longer Guaranteed For Final Three Seasons

Pelicans Among Teams Interested In Jarrett Allen

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have received trade interest on Jarrett Allen from multiple playoff contenders including the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Allen is in Year 2 of a five-year, $100 million contract. The Cavaliers remain committed to their core of Allen, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, sources add. Beyond the murky … [Read more...] about Pelicans Among Teams Interested In Jarrett Allen

Matt Ryan Out 6-8 Weeks After Elbow Surgery

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan will miss six-to-eight weeks after having right elbow surgery. Ryan had an arthroscopic surgery done to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. Despite being signed to a two-way contract, Ryan had emerged as a key rotation player for New Orleans earlier this season. When the Pelicans were missing several players due to injuries, Ryan … [Read more...] about Matt Ryan Out 6-8 Weeks After Elbow Surgery

Zion Williamson ‘Doesn’t Listen’ To Pelicans’ Pleas To Improve Diet, Conditioning

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The conditioning of Zion Williamson came under scrutiny on Thursday as the New Orleans Pelicans were blown out in the In-Season Tournament semifinals by the Los Angeles Lakers. The speed and energy of LeBron James at the age of 38 contrasted with Williamson in a dramatic way. The Pelicans have repeated stressed to Williamson that his diet and conditioning needs to improve. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson ‘Doesn’t Listen’ To Pelicans’ Pleas To Improve Diet, Conditioning