Zion Williamson's recent split from CAA was due, in part, to the agency not meeting his desire to play for the New York Knicks.

Sources revealed that Zion Williamson’s decision to leave CAA is due to his long-standing desire to play for the New York Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will no longer be represented by the Creative Arts Agency, The Athletic's Joe Vardon and Sam Amick

It is not immediately clear why Williamson and CAA are splitting, but the players’ association confirmed that CAA is no longer listed as his representative. The union does not have new representation for Williamson on record, but a player must wait 15 days after firing an agent before hiring new representation.

As the New Orleans Pelicans gear up for Dejounte Murray’s return from his hand injury, one NBA insider examined Zion Williamson ’s career with the Pelicans from a long-term perspective. Williamson signed a five-year,