New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will no longer be represented by the Creative Artists Agency, as reported by Moneyline’s Joe Vardon and Sam Amick. The decision follows concerns regarding Williamson's contract situation, which has come under scrutiny due to his ongoing injury issues.

Williamson, who had been with CAA since his entry into the NBA in 2019 as the first overall pick in the draft, faces uncertainty related to a left hamstring strain that has limited his playing time. Reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania indicate that Williamson is 'not close' to returning to the court as he continues to undergo rehabilitation on his hamstring.

As of now, Williamson has participated in just six of the New Orleans Pelicans’ 16 games this season. The star player is currently in the second year of a five-year, $197 million contract he signed with the Pelicans in 2022. However, there is a provision that allows the Pelicans to terminate their agreement with Williamson after this season due to a games-played clause he did not meet in the previous campaign. His injury history further complicates his situation, raising questions about his future with the team as the Pelicans navigate challenges posed by a crowded injured list and currently hold a 4-12 record in the Western Conference.