126.5 million in 3 years left! It is revealed that the Pelicans are extremely unlikely to trade Zion, and new executives have completed multiple communications

On May 29, according to the Pelicans reporter William Guillory, the Pelicans are "very unlikely" to trade forward Zion Williamson this year's offseason. Zion's contract amount for the next three seasons is about $126.5 million. In the 2024-25 season, Zion once again shrank due to injury - this is his fourth time in his six-year career in the NBA to play in less than 30 games. His injury troubles, the overall disappointing season performance of the Pelicans, and management changes (Joe Dumas was hired as the team's new president of basketball operations) have all sparked speculation that the former No. 1 pick may be put on the shelves this summer.

But Guillory pointed out that since Dumas replaced David Griffin as the Pelicans last month, he has had "multiple communication" with the Zion team, and the two sides are satisfied with the progress of their partnership before next season.

echoes the previous report of famous reporter Stein. Guillory also confirmed that it was "not accidental" that the Pelicans allowed Zion to appear on stage as a team representative at this month's lottery ceremony, and Zion's decision to attend was also considered. Stein previously pointed out that Williamson participated in the draw ceremony on behalf of the team, strongly hinting that he will remain the core of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Although Zion played only 214 regular season games in six NBA seasons and has never made it on the playoff stage, he performed well when he was healthy - averaging 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists in his career, and averaging 31.4 minutes per game.

Guillory mentioned that after missing most of the season due to hamstring problems, Zion showed his career best in the second half of the season, playing some of his personal best basketball performances. This period reminds people that healthy Zion brings far more value to the Pelicans on the court than they may get in the trading market.

However, Guillory said that while Zion is extremely unlikely to be traded this summer, if the 24-year-old star continues to have problems with health, physical condition or professional attitude, the new management is unlikely to be patient with him like the former management.