The Pelicans and star Zion Williamson are reportedly nearing an agreement on a five-year rookie max contract.
reports.Throughout this past season rumours circulated about Williamson's future after he missed the entire 2021-22 campaign. In response, Williamson said at the beginning of this off-season that he wanted to stay in the Big Easy.
"I can't control rumours and how people feel about certain things," he later added."Anybody that knows me knows I wanna be here."Without Williamson within their ranks, the Pelicans made an improbable run through the NBA play-in tournament, and gave a 64-win Phoenix Suns team a scare in Round 1, before falling 4-2 in the series.
"From a physical standpoint, I definitely could have played," he said."But me, my team and the front office and the team, we decided that longevity was better than trying to rush back."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Report: Tampa Bay Lightning, Nick Paul nearing contract extension - Daily FaceoffAcquired at the deadline, Paul scored two goals to help the Lightning eliminate the Maple Leafs in game seven.
Read more »
Report: Canadian Lu Dort agrees to deal to stay with Thunder - Sportsnet.caLu Dort has agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million contract to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, agent Thad Foucher told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Read more »
Union of Veterans' Affairs Employees cries foul over private rehab contract that feds say will mean 'fewer steps' for vets, case managersThe five-and-a-half-year, $560-million contract was awarded in June 2021, but union leaders say it went ahead ‘without adequate input and feedback’ from those on the ground.
Read more »
Report: Raptors agree to multi-year contracts with Chris Boucher, Thaddeus YoungThe Raptors are bringing back Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young
Read more »
Shooting in Newark wounds 9; police say all expected to surviveFive of the victims, including a 17-year-old, brought themselves to a hospital
Read more »