10 trade lists to watch this season. Shock! The monster Zion name is up. New Orleans, media. Do I have to have Zion
Dec 19, 2024
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Zion Williamson appeared on the trade list.
ESPN reported on the 19th (Korea time) 'New Orleans should explore the trade market for Zion and build a team centered on Brandon Ingram. New Orleans is a valid question if they are tired of the news of Zion Williamson's injury. If New Orleans traded Zion, it could earn a future first-round pick while minimizing the remaining salary payments.
The NBA is in trade season. ESPN identified 10 players to watch. Among them is Zion Williamson.
He has interesting terms and conditions.
New Orleans is signed by Zion Williamson from 2027 to 2028. An annual salary of about $37 million this season. It then gradually increases. In the 2027-2028 season, he will receive an annual salary of about $44.9 million.
However, the salary for the next three seasons is not a guarantee. ESPN said 'Williamson has one of the most exciting contracts in the league. Salaries for the next three seasons ($39.4 million, $42.2 million, $44.9 million) are not guaranteed at this time. His annual salary of $37 million this season will be partially protected by only $29.4 million from January 7 next year. The salary of $39.4 million for the 2025-2026 season will be guaranteed from July 15 next year, but the remaining $87 million will not be guaranteed.'
Zion Williamson is a player with monstrous athletic ability and powerful power. He is also highly praised as the second LeBron James. However, there is a lack of professionalism.
There is a weight issue every season, there is an injury issue. He shows excellent under-the-basket breaking ability with natural physical conditions and strong athletic ability, but he does not improve every season.
There are too many injuries and durability issues always follow. He has played more than 60 games in two seasons in five seasons since his NBA debut. He is out of power due to a left hamstring injury this season.
New Orleans, which has been a strong ace of the team's future, is disappointed by Zion's move. Therefore, when he signed with Williamson, he signed a part-time salary guarantee for such durability issues in a complicated format. It's a kind of insurance.
In other words, if Zion is traded, New Orleans has little annual salary to preserve.
At this point, New Orleans doesn't have much intention of giving up Zion. The Athletic said it's true that New Orleans still wants to go with Zion Williamson. However, it is also true that he is tired of his lack of progress and constant injury issues. His name is on the trade list. It's shocking, but it's also a natural step.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.