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Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:14 pm
by RealGM Wiretap
Speaking before Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that both Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are expected to "quickly sign max extensions" when free agency opens in July. Williamson and Morant were the top two picks in the 2019 NBA Draft and are extension-eligible for the first time this summer.
New Orleans VP of basketball operations David Griffin recently said that it was an "easy decision" to offer Williamson a full max extension of five years and $186 million. Griffin did say that the Pelicans may look to add some protections to the deal. This is in case Williamson suffers any sort of re-injury during the life of the extension.
By virtue of making All-NBA in 2022, Morant may sign a designated player extension. He's eligible for the same deal as Williamson, but Morant could add designated player language that elevates his total deal to $223 million, should he make All-NBA again or win MVP.
Via Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:52 pm
by Barcs
I hope Zion does, because it will cripple the Pelicans for years.
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:04 pm
by alienpick
Barcs wrote:I hope Zion does, because it will cripple the Pelicans for years.
Zion better. He's going to be out of the league before that contract is finished with the way things are going.
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:49 pm
by closg00
If you're NO, you can't let-go a small market cornerstone player, I hope they can build-in some protections should he go full Hot Plate Williams.
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:38 am
by donemilio21
What incentive does Pelicans have for offering Zion an extension right now as opposed to waiting another year to decide what contract to offer him? He'd be an RFA, so if they want to keep him they will no matter what.
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:15 am
by Evolution999
business decision. he'll sell season tickets. bi and cj wont.
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:31 pm
by Mascot
poor pelicans...
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:50 pm
by Funcrusher
love seeing the usual hoes pressed over Zion/pels. Always a nice feeling
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:51 pm
by Funcrusher
Mascot wrote:poor pelicans...
strange, we're currently in a wayyy better situation than your team.... just the usual run of the mill jealousy then?
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 3:22 am
by Mascot
Wonder how ownerships are feeling right now.
Re: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant Expected To Sign Max Extensions When Free Agency Opens
Posted: Thu Jan 2, 2025 10:18 am
by Mascot
Funcrusher wrote:Mascot wrote:poor pelicans...
strange, we're currently in a wayyy better situation than your team.... just the usual run of the mill jealousy then?
both teams are trash there is no way better.