New Orleans Pelicans · F · Drafted 2019 (No. 1)
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson counts $42.2M against the cap for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, about 26% of it. He has 2 years left on his deal.
This season
$42.2M
Years left
2
Option
None
Free agent
2028
Trade value
$42.2M
Year by year
| Season | Cap hit | % of cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $42.2M | 26% | |
| 2027-28 | $44.9M | 25% | Then a free agent |
What it means
In a trade he sends out $42.2M in salary, the figure the other team has to match.
His deal runs through 2027-28. After that he reaches free agency, where his own team can usually offer more years and money than rivals through Bird rights.
Numbers come from the engine, off the league's books; cap holds and projected lines are estimates. See the full team picture on the New Orleans Pelicans cap sheet.