Zion Williamson's agent has no plans to trade the star forward before the deadline. His current value is low due to injuries and the Pelicans are focused on getting him healthy.
Zion Williamson's agent, Bill Duffy, has no intention to push for a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the February 6th deadline, sources tell ESPN. Williamson has played in only six games this season and is averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 31.1 minutes. Williamson is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Both Williamson and the Pelicans want to get him back on the floor without any additional injury issues.
'Let's ramp him up and create value for him,' a source said,'whether that's with the Pelicans or another team.' Williamson's five-year, $197 million contract has several protections that make his contract non-guaranteed if he can't stay healthy. Because Williamson has already missed 26 games this season, either the Pelicans or any team he's traded to could release him before July 15th when his $38.9 million salary becomes guaranteed. The Pelicans are not considering that path, but a team acquiring him could do so if they are a second apron team searching for salary cap relief. The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls are a pair of teams that rival executives have speculated could have interest in Williamson. At this point, Williamson's trade value could be as low as a late first round pick and salary filler. 'Take a swing and work on his body,' the executive said.'It would be complicated with his salary, but I think it would be doable.''Maybe there's a bad team that needs a star,' another West executive said.'I don't think he's getting a premium picks package, but the guy has proven that when he's healthy, he's a star.
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