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Weekend Sports in Brief NBA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson agreed Saturday to a five-year, $193 million extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that has the pot...

JULY 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Agent: Williamson agrees to 5-year, $193M extension Zion Williamson's lost season to injury and unusual absence from the New Orleans Pelicans during his recovery didn't stop the club from bett...

JULY 4, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Analysis | Zion Williamson picks max extension with Pelicans over nuclear option The former No. 1 overall pick inked a deal worth at least $193 million despite appearing in just 85 games in his first three seasons combine...

JULY 3, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

New Orleans Pelicans give oft-injured Zion Williamson five-year, $193 million extension - The Boston Globe The deal is a show of faith in the forward who was drafted No. 1 overall in 2019 but has played a total of 85 games, and missed all of last...

JULY 2, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Agent: Williamson agrees to 5-year, $193M extension

Zion Williamson agent Austin Brown says the star forward has agreed to a five-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $193 million

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zion Williamson, Pelicans agree to max rookie-scale extension | HoopsHype Adrian Wojnarowski: New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed on a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 millio...

JULY 2, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

US closes in on basketball World Cup, tops Puerto Rico 83-75

Justin Jackson scored 26 points, Langston Galloway added 18 and USA Basketball took another step toward qualifying for next year’s World Cup by topping Puerto Rico 83-75 on Friday...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zion Williamson's extension gives the Pelicans something they've rarely had: stability A year ago, Zion Williamson's future in New Orleans was cloudy. Now, his new max extension is the final piece of the Pelicans' puzzle.

JULY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Durant: Three potential destinations for Nets' star

Kevin Durant has asked for a trade from Brooklyn. Where will he end up next? Nick Wright lists three potential scenarios.

JULY 1, 2022

Zion Williamson - Intends to sign supermax Williamson and the Pelicans agreed Friday to a five-year, $231 million rookie maximum contract extension, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite injury woes and what's appeared to be a disconnect between Williamson's camp and the Pelicans organization, the 21-year-old phenom will stick in New Orleans on a max deal. He missed the entire 2021-22 campaign after breaking his foot in the offseason and revealing during training camp that he underwent surgery. It was initially believed that he could be ready for the start of the regular season, and things only got worse from there. Still, Williamson's potential is clear. In 2020-21, he made the All-Star team behind 27.0 points on 61.1 percent shooting, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 33.2 minutes. He'll be stepping into a new team context next year, as New Orleans acquired CJ McCollum at the trade deadline, Herbert Jones has emerged as a great defender, and Williamson has yet to share the floor with Jonas Valanciunas, who was acquired last offseason. Regardless, Williamson will be playing a massive role as the Pelicans look to advance past the first round in the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson contract details: Pelicans' star signs for max salary despite no games played last season The No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson earned the first All-Star selection of his career in 2020-21 with averages of 27.0 poi...

JULY 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How long is Zion Williamson out after signing new contract with Pelicans? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on star forward Here's everything we know about Zion Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he will return to the court.

JULY 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Duke basketball star Zion Williamson nearing contract extension with New Orleans Pelicans It appears Zion Williamson will remain in New Orleans for the foreseeable future.

JULY 1, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Zion Williamson to sign five-year extension over $231 million | HoopsHype Shams Charania: New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension worth up to $231 million, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The com...

JULY 1, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Trae Young Calls Zion Williamson Video a 'Meme' The Hawks point guard found the viral video of the Pelicans forward funny.

JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pelicans Will Pay For Zion's Elite 5-Position Versatility There may be small contract negotiation haggles but the New Orleans Pelicans are paying for Williamson’s All-NBA level versatility at all fi...

JUNE 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

G League Ignite coach Jason Hart talks all things Dyson Daniels "Dyson’s definitely the best defensive guard in the draft this year. ... He knows how to use his length and disrupt plays," Hart said.

JUNE 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pair of undrafted free agents who played at NC State, UNC find teams after NBA draft Former NC State guard Dereon Seabron signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans early Friday morning. The two-way contract mean...

JUNE 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dyson Daniels addition shows Pelicans' emphasis on defense, size New Orleans took Daniels, the 19-year-old Australian who played for the G League Ignite last season, with the No. 8 pick.

JUNE 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelicans Select Karlo Matkovic With 52nd Pick in 2022 NBA Draft The New Orleans Pelicans have picked up Karlo Matkovic with the 52nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

JUNE 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Draft 2022: Grades for all 30 first-round picks

John Fanta grades the 2022 NBA Draft with analysis on how each prospect fits their new team.

JUNE 24, 2022

Paolo Banchero makes history as Duke's fifth No. 1 draft pick

Paolo Banchero became the fifth player from Duke to be drafted No. 1 overall to the NBA.

JUNE 24, 2022

Pelicans Select E.J. Liddell With 41st Pick In 2022 NBA Draft The New Orleans Pelicans selected Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell with the 41st overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

JUNE 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New Orleans Pelicans' First-Round Draft Grade NBA analysts approve of the Pelicans’ first-round selection in the 2022 NBA Draft.

JUNE 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA Draft 2022: How does Dyson Daniels fit on the Pelicans alongside Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum? The New Orleans Pelicans will be a team to watch next season for Aussies after they drafted Dyson Daniels No. 8 overall in the NBA draft.

JUNE 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM