The future of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans is uncertain less than a year after signing a five-year, $193 million extension. Williamson played at an All-Star level until his season abruptly ended in January with a hamstring injury.
The Pelicans are attempting to move up in the draft to select Scoot Henderson, which means they are almost certainly open to trading away Williamson.
“I don’t think his value is sky high right now,” said Brian Windhorst. “But he has a contract that protects the Pelicans or whatever team from further injury. It’s not fully guaranteed. Obviously, his value in January was a lot higher after another injury plagued season.”