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Zion Williamson and Creative Arts Agency have silt ways. The reason for the split is not immediately known. Austin Brown, Williamson's primary representative at CAA, did not return messages seeking comment. Williamson signed a five-year, $197 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022 that was to begin in the 2023-24 season, but the final three years of … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson, CAA Part Ways

Zion Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his injured left hamstring, but is not close to returning to game play. Williamson has been out since Nov. 6th and the New Orleans Pelicans are bracing for him to be out an extended period of time beyond his initial four to six week timeline. Williamson has sustained multiple strains to him hamstring over the past few years … [Read more...] about Pelicans Bracing For Zion Williamson To Miss More Time Than Expected

The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Elfrid Payton have agreed to a contract. Payton will give the injury-ravaged Pelicans some additional depth in the backcourt. The veteran point guard went to camp with the Pelicans before joining New Orleans G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Payton hasn't played in a game for the Squadron as of yet. New Orleans is without Dejounte … [Read more...] about Elfrid Payton, Pelicans Agree To Contract

The New Orleans Pelicans tried to avoid including Dyson Daniels in their trade offer to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The Hawks wanted to acquire a player for Murray that would help them protect Trae Young on defense. While the Pelicans wanted to keep Daniels, they considered him expendable due to the presence of Herb Jones and Trey … [Read more...] about Pelicans Tried To Keep Dyson Daniels Out Of Trade With Hawks For Dejounte Murray

Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have already dealt with a surge of injuries and are adding Alvardo to a list that includes Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans could apply for multiple 10-Day hardship exceptions. In 11 games this season, Alvarado averaged 10.7 points, 2.2 … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Out Six Weeks With Hamstring Injury