Zion Williamson played just 29 games last season, and that lack of durability could cost him down the line.
According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, missing more than 22 games triggered a clause in his contract that means the final three seasons on his deal that runs through the 2027-28 campaign are no longer guaranteed. In essence, the Pelicans could waive him following the 2024-25 season and face no financial repercussions for doing so.
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However, as Vorkunov explained, that extension featured some "major hedges" given the amount of time he had already missed in the early stages of his NBA career. Those hedges gave the team some insurance against concerns regarding Williamson's health and conditioning and could lead to his time in New Orleans being much shorter than expected.
It should be noted Vorkunov reported rival executives don't believe the Pelicans will waive him before those non-guaranteed seasons.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10102045-nba-rumors-zion-williamsons-pelicans-contract-no-longer-guaranteed-for-last-3-years