NBA

Zion Williamson wants paid… if given the opportunity

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2 years ago

April 29, 2022

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Zion Williamson wants paid… if given the opportunity

Williamson is now ready to play for the Pelicans again after seeing what this group did here without him. New Orleans is now looking like a good team, even before the addition of CJ McCollum, and that has certainly enticed Zion to want to come back.

We talked about this before about the Pelicans needing to do something big for Zion, and other stars, to want to come and play for this franchise. Well, to say the least, Willie Green has given fans not only that but now players a chance to go to new heights and be recognized for it.

“Of course,” Williamson said. “I couldn’t sign it fast enough.” His answer after being asked if he would want to re-sign with the team. If the Pelicans do offer him the extension, then he would be looking at a five-year, $181 million dollar contract. That would lock him in until he was 26-years-old.

We will continue to update this topic, but this is now in the hands of the franchise. They have many decisions to make as they want to come fiery for next season with a great head coach, exciting players, etc. I am excited and CourtSideHeat will continue to update as reports come out.

Doug McDermott

Kings Sign Doug McDermott To One-Year Deal

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1 day ago

October 16, 2024

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings are signing Doug McDermott to a one-year deal. The money was never made public.

This roster move comes after Tuesday’s trade getting rid of Jalen McDaniels to clear salary and for roster flexibility.

McDermott, who is 32 years old, played for the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers last season. With Indiana, he averaged 4.2 points in 11.3 minutes. With San Antonio, he averaged 6.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 15.2 minutes.

DeArron Fox

De’Aaron Fox Eyeing Potential $345 Million Contract Extension

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2 days ago

October 15, 2024

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De'Aaron Fox Eyeing Potential $345 Million Contract Extension

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, De’Aaron Fox is not entertaining this offseason/preseason’s three-year, $165 million extension. The 26-year-old is setting his eyes on a bigger prize.

There are two options on the table for him: the first option would be a four-year, $229 million maximum extension Fox could sign with Sacramento during the 2025 offseason. The second option would be a five-year, $345 million supermax if he makes an All-NBA team this season.

It is important to note that both sides want to keep the relationship going, as Fox has been publicly and privately loyal to this organization. Management and ownership have given Fox exclusive abilities to be able to influence who they sign, what direction the team goes, etc.

Under his current deal, Fox is making $34.8 million this season and $37.0 million the following season. There is no team/player option in this contract; he will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

Last season, Fox averaged 26.6 points (career-high), 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 2.0 steals in 74 games. He also had a career-high in minutes played with 35.9 minutes.

Sacramento opens their season at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 24th.