Zion Williamson's Contract No Longer Guaranteed for Last 3 Years
Zion Williamson's maximum contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans has reportedly become mostly non-guaranteed due to missed games last season. However, there are stipulations in the contract that can make his salary guaranteed again if he meets certain criteria, such as passing weigh-in check-ins and playing a minimum number of games. These protections are meant to reward Williamson for his performance when healthy but also protect the team in case of future health issues. Ultimately, the non-guaranteed status of the contract only matters if the Pelicans decide to waive or trade him.