The New Orleans Pelicans have had a surprisingly busy 2025 offseason, and after trading for Jordan Poole, are putting together an impressive core. The Pelicans

If the Pelicans had placed Williamson on waivers before Tuesday, they would’ve been on the hook for only a portion of his $39.4 million salary for the upcoming season. The final two seasons of his contract would have also been wiped off the books.

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Pelicans rookie Derik Queen registered a double-double in a losing effort on Tuesday against the Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League.

New Orleans included stipulations to Williamson’s contract that gave the team salary protection in the event of injuries.

Fears tallied 22 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds and six assists across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 95-81 Summer League loss to the Thunder. Fears connected on just one three-pointer but delivered an efficient all-around scoring performance ...