After not agreeing to an extension with the Pelicans prior to the season, Lonzo Ball has increased his upcoming pay day with another strong season in New Orleans.
After showing flashes last season, Ball has broken out fully for the Pelicans this season, establishing himself as a legitimate 3-point shooter and a possible piece of New Orleans’ future.
The result will be a hefty pay day for Ball this offseason, but it could result in him being moved at the deadline.
The Pelicans are faced with a decision of retaining Ball and potentially paying him a hefty contract or dealing him at the deadline for another team to make that decision.
The Pelicans’ willingness to discuss Lonzo has everything to do with his own market. That’s a common thread here: It’s not that the team doesn’t like the player, but it may not like him at the price that is likely forthcoming in free agency, The Athletic’s Sam Amick.
To that end, one source who has discussed the Lonzo dynamics with New Orleans said the 23-year-old guard is hoping to make approximately $20 million annually on his next deal (he’s a restricted free agent this offseason, The Athletic’s Sam Amick
Lonzo Ball seeking $20 million contract annually in free agency
After not agreeing to an extension with the Pelicans prior to the season, Lonzo Ball has increased his upcoming pay day with another strong season in New Orleans.
After showing flashes last season, Ball has broken out fully for the Pelicans this season, establishing himself as a legitimate 3-point shooter and a possible piece of New Orleans’ future.
The result will be a hefty pay day for Ball this offseason, but it could result in him being moved at the deadline.
The Pelicans are faced with a decision of retaining Ball and potentially paying him a hefty contract or dealing him at the deadline for another team to make that decision.
The Pelicans’ willingness to discuss Lonzo has everything to do with his own market. That’s a common thread here: It’s not that the team doesn’t like the player, but it may not like him at the price that is likely forthcoming in free agency, The Athletic’s Sam Amick.
To that end, one source who has discussed the Lonzo dynamics with New Orleans said the 23-year-old guard is hoping to make approximately $20 million annually on his next deal (he’s a restricted free agent this offseason, The Athletic’s Sam Amick