Zion Williamson
DESIGNATED ROOKIE SCALE EXTENSIONMaxUFAZion 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.
- Total value
- $197,230,450
- Guaranteed
- $110,177,010 (56%)
- AAV
- $39,446,090
- Length
- 5 years
- Avg cap %
- 25.4%
- Signing method
- Bird Exception
- Signing team
- NOP
- Signed
- July 6, 2022
| Season | Option | Cap hit | % Cap | Base | Guaranteed | Likely inc. | Unlikely inc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | — | $34,005,250 | 25.0% | $34,005,250 | $34,005,250 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024-25 | — | $36,725,670 | 26.1% | $36,725,670 | $36,725,670 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025-26current | — | $39,446,090 | 25.5% | $39,446,090 | $39,446,090 | $0 | $0 |
| 2026-27 | — | $42,166,510 | 25.5% | $42,166,510 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2027-28 | — | $44,886,930 | 24.7% | $44,886,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
CONTRACT NOTE: Maximum Contract (25%) 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