The Charlotte Hornets announced Monday night that they’ve signed Cody Zeller to deal reportedly worth $56 million over four years.
Zeller, 24, will bypass restricted free agency next summer.
Sources on @TheVertical: Charlotte forward Cody Zeller agrees to a four-year, $56M contract extension. Story: https://t.co/9okd1Hosp2
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) November 1, 2016
The big fella was picked fourth overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.
Per Yahoo:
Zeller’s talks extended into Monday night and a deal was reached within two hours of the midnight ET deadline for extensions for the 2013 NBA draft class.
Zeller, 24, has been a solid performer for the Hornets, who have re-signed draft picks Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to extensions in successive years.
Zeller started 60 games a season ago, averaging 8.7 points and 6.2 rebounds a game. He’s an anchor of the franchise’s frontcourt with Kidd-Gilchrist and center Roy Hibbert.
