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The New Orleans Pelicans held some quiet exploratory trade talks during the 2022 offseason before they agreed to a five-year, $194.3 million contract extension. Williamson reportedly doesn't currently maintain a relationship with the Pelicans' front office as they evaluate a possible trade this offseason. Williamson played in only 29 games this season as he never returned from … [Read more...] about Pelicans Explored Zion Williamson’s Trade Market During 2022 Offseason

While there have been some reporting to suggest the New Orleans Pelicans will not entertain trading Zion Williamson, but Brian Windhorst of ESPN suggests there have been a surprising level of discussions involving the All-Star. "It's surprising to me how out there it is in the league that the Pelicans are discussing Zion business," said Windhorst on his podcast. "I want to be … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Discussions With Teams Have ‘Implied’ Zion Williamson Is Available

The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly been exploring the possibility of trading up in the draft to select Scoot Henderson, which has led to speculation that they are open to moving on from Zion Williamson. ESPN's Jonathan Givony has been told that the Pelicans are not putting Williamson on the trade block. "I've been told New Orleans is not trading Zion," said Givony on the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Not Interested In Trading Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans parted ways with assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon on Thursday, sources told Andrew Lopez of ESPN. Weatherspoon, who worked closely with Zion Williamson, was initially hired to the Pelicans staff in 2019. The Pelicans, who hired James Borrego as associate head coach this offseason, retained Jarron Collins as an assistant. The team is also looking to … [Read more...] about Pelicans Part Ways With Assistant Coach Teresa Weatherspoon

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is set to start a five-year, $194.3 million contract extension next season. However, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, that extension is no longer fully guaranteed. When Williamson signed his extension with Pelicans, there were protections in the deal for the team related to games played and injuries. With Williamson appearing in … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson’s Contract Extension Not Fully Guaranteed