Big Easy decision: Zion, Pels agree to max contract

Zion Williamson is staying with the Pelicans as New Orleans commits to the former No. 1 pick with a five-year, $193M contract extension. - Louis [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20220703) Sports. And then some. 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