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Pelicans GM on Zion Williamson’s extension: This is a max player. That’s easy
Christian Clark: Griff was asked about Zion’s extension on Ryen Russillo’s podcast: “This is a max player. That’s easy.” Added that as a small market team, New Orleans has to “indemnify yourself in some way.” Source: Twitter @cclark_13 What’s the …
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Zion Williamson updates and I’ll answer your questions on the NBA Draft and Free Agency. Be sure to join in!
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Zion’s extension, another candidate for an extension and the TV deal. All covered in here. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:05 AM
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An all-smile Zion Williamson is putting in some off-season work at Pelicans facilities in NOLA. Zion is on his way to in-action return next season after he sat out in 2021-22 season due to injury. #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/83Nqp9wGQl – 5:40 PM
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Trade value ranking for Zion Williamson…
(He would be fourth among power forwards). pic.twitter.com/9m31hcqUtR – 4:40 PM
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Nuggets are hosting a draft workout tomorrow followed by an interview with GM Calvin Booth. Participants:
• David Roddy, Colorado State
• Wendell Moore, Duke
• Jake Laravia, Wake Forest
• Josh Minott, Memphis
• Jermaine Samuels, Villanova
• Lucas Williamson, Loyola – 6:26 PM
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Pelicans GM on Zion Williamson’s extension: This is a max player. That’s easy
Pelicans currently not willing to offer Zion Williamson a fully guaranteed five-year deal
Zion Williamson said he’d sign a contract extension if the Pelicans offer this offseason: “Of course, I couldn’t sign it fast enough.” Pelicans lead executive David Griffin said not so fast. Brian Windhorst of ESPN: From what I have been told, the …
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Report: Pelicans to offer Zion Williamson large – but not fully guaranteed – contract extension nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/28/rep… – 1:01 PM
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Popped by to watch Lucas
Williamson get shots up ahead of a slew of NBA workouts next week.
Tough, savvy defensive ace (Lefty Driesell DPOY finalist) who has made great playmaking strides.
Impressed w/ his maturity, approach, and mindset.
Draft sleeper + two-way candidate. pic.twitter.com/iit1V41VYa – 11:09 AM
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Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star cleared for full basketball activities after missing season
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Zion Williamson cleared to return to play “without restrictions” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/26/zio… – 5:27 PM
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The Pelicans and Zion can agree on a contract extension starting July 1. Went long on that earlier this month. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 4:53 PM
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Encouraging Zion update from the Pelicans today: The 21-year-old star has been cleared to play without any restrictions. No more guardrails. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 4:13 PM
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New Orleans Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson has been cleared for work without any restrictions. Pelicans added that recent imaging showed “continued improvement”in his right fifth metatarsal. – 4:10 PM
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The Pelicans announce that Zion Williamson has been cleared in his return to play progression without any restrictions after imaging of his right fifth metatarsal showed continued improvement. – 4:06 PM
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No health restrictions on Zion is a the best development the Pelicans could have received this offseason.
Bigger than any draft pick or free agent pick up. – 4:02 PM
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New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been cleared in his return to play progression without any restrictions. – 4:01 PM
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Update from the Pelicans: After another round of medical imaging on his right foot, Zion Williamson has been cleared to play without any restrictions. – 4:01 PM
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Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been cleared in his return to play progression without any restrictions.
Recent imaging showed continued improvement of the bone healing in his right fifth metatarsal. – 4:01 PM
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Larry Nance Jr: David Griffin has done an unbelievable job getting great people first
Jim Eichenhofer: Larry Nance Jr. on atmosphere around #Pelicans: “This is a great locker room. Griff, Trajan and those guys have done an unbelievable job of getting great people first. We see what they can do on the court, but each and every one of …
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Larry Nance Jr. on atmosphere around #Pelicans: “This is a great locker room. Griff, Trajan and those guys have done an unbelievable job of getting great people first. We see what they can do on the court, but each and every one of them is a great person in their own right.” – 3:45 PM
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Larry Nance Jr. joking about keeping expectations reasonable for when he makes his #Pelicans debut: “I feel great, but obviously there is going to be some rust to shake off. I’ve been out for a little bit. I don’t expect to be like the 40th player this month to drop 50 (points).” – 3:17 PM
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Larry Nance Jr. on a step he needs to happen to get fully comfortable in Josh Hart’s old home (the former teammates swapped places in NOLA/Portland): “It’s getting cozy. He’s still got to get all of his crap out. He still has all of his Villanova stuff I can’t stand to look at.” – 3:14 PM
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Willie Green said there’s a good chance Larry Nance Jr. makes his Pelicans debut tomorrow. Sounded less certain about Brandon Ingram playing. Ingram was a limited participant in practice today. – 2:22 PM
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Willie Green says that he expects for Larry Nance Jr. to be available against the Bulls tomorrow. He’s not sure yet about Brandon Ingram’s status. – 2:19 PM
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Willie Green says “it’s looking good” for Larry Nance Jr to make his Pelicans debut tomorrow – 2:19 PM
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Willie Green says Larry Nance should be able to go tomorrow and make his Pels debut. – 2:19 PM
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Larry Nance Jr. said to expect him back on the floor “soon.” Added he’s been part of good and bad locker rooms. Said the Pelicans have a “great” locker room. – 2:16 PM
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Larry Nance Jr. going pretty hard after practice, including some reps against Jonas Valanciunas. pic.twitter.com/uyPIUZ1iAg – 1:58 PM
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Here’s Part 2 of my talk with @John Hollinger where we get into:
— Zion Williamson (great timing!)
— How does Jose Alvarado’s emergence affect Devonte’ Graham/Kira Lewis?
— Where do Jaxson Hayes and Larry Nance Jr fit once Zion comes back?
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What’s it like getting traded for one of your best friends?
Larry Nance and Josh Hart found out the hard way.
So they swapped houses.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:12 AM