ZION WILLIAMSON #1
New Orleans Pelicans
Power Forward
Salary: $42,166,510
Cap Hit: $42,166,510
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SUMMARY▴▾
Zion Williamson's salary is $42,166,510 for the 2026-27 season. He is a 26 year old power forward who was born on Jul 6, 2000. He was drafted 1st overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 1st round of the 2019 draft. He has signed 2 contracts worth a total value of $241,501,587. He will be a UFA at the end of the 2027-28 season when he is 27 years old. He is represented by the agent Austin Brown of CAA Basketball.
CURRENT CONTRACT
DESIGNATED ROOKIE SCALE EXTENSION
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
: $39,446,090: 25.00NOPZion Williamson signed a 5 year, $197,230,450 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Jul 6, 2022. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $34,005,250 to $44,886,930.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 Max | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 Max | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 (+8%) | $36,725,670 (18.4M→36.7M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2025-26 Max | $39,446,090 | $39,446,090 (+8%) | $39,446,090 (0→39.4M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2026-27 Max | $42,166,510 | $42,166,510 (+8%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2027-28 Max | $44,886,930 | $44,886,930 (+8%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $197,230,450 | $197,230,450 | $110,177,010 | $0 | $0 |
In seasons 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28, guaranteed salary protection may be adjusted if Williamson doesn't meet certain games played or weigh-in targets.
Guaranteed details: Source: @MikeVorkunov, Spotrac
2025-26 details:
Part 1:
If Williamson passes weigh in targets through 2024-25 season, 20% guaranteed ($7,889,218)
Part 2:
If Williamson plays 41 or more games during 2024-25 season, 40% guaranteed ($15,778,436)
If Williamson plays 51 or more games during 2024-25 season, 60% guaranteed ($23,667,654)
If Williamson plays 61 or more games during 2024-25 season, 80% guaranteed ($31,556,872)
2026-27, 2027-28:
If all above clauses are met in a prior season, the salary will be guaranteed for the upcoming season.
Other Clauses:
Williamson weight must be less then 295 lbs *body fat will be checked
CONTRACT HISTORY
: $11,067,784: 8.94NOPZion Williamson signed a 2-4 year, $44,271,137 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Jul 1, 2019. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $9,757,440 to $13,534,817.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $9,757,440 | $9,757,440 | $9,757,440 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2020-21 | $10,245,480 | $10,245,480 (+5%) | $10,245,480 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 | Team | Yes (Dec 18, 2020) | $10,733,400 | $10,733,400 (+5%) | $10,733,400 (0→10.7M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2022-23 | Team | Yes (Oct 13, 2021) | $13,534,817 | $13,534,817 (+29%) | $13,534,817 (0→13.5M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $44,271,137 | $44,271,137 | $44,271,137 | $0 | $0 |
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