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• Could and should Lakers have Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on summer radar?

The Lakers might benefit most by steering clear of a risky summer blockbuster to try to boost an already solid roster. But it all depends on how this NBA season ends up, right? Right. Anyway, Fansided’s Joseph Kallan forecasted a bold trade, with the Lakers shipping out Austin Reaves to snag Pelicans star Zion Williamson, […] The post Could and should Lakers have Pelicans’ Zion William...2025
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• Offseason trade proposal sends Pelicans’ Zion Williamson to Blazers
One NBA writer proposed that the Portland Trail Blazers trade for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson this offseason. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Blazers and Pelicans: The Portland Trail Blazers receive: Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins The New Orleans Pelicans receive: Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons, Du...2025
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• Zion (back) to miss Sunday's game vs. Pistons
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will sit out Sunday afternoon's game against the host Detroit Pistons due to a low back contusion....2025
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• Zion Williamson Out Versus Timberwolves With Back Contusion

Zion Williamson will miss the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a back contusion. Williamson scored 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting against the Wolves on Wednesday. Williamson is averaging 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 30 games this season....2025
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• Pelicans' Williamson (back) out vs. Timberwolves
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been downgraded to out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves....2025
• Offseason trade proposal sends Zion Williamson to Rockets
One NBA analyst proposed that the Houston Rockets acquire Zion Williamson from the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Rockets and Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans Receive: PF Jabari Smith Jr., G Reed Sheppard, F Tari Eason, C Jock Landale Houston Rockets Receive: PF Zion Williamson Williamson […...2025
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• NBA mock draft 2025: These prospects can rise in March Madness

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Here’s our latest 2025 NBA mock draft ahead of March Madness. There is a lot of money to be in March, and the biggest bags aren’t coming from the NIL. The NCAA tournament is the greatest star-making event there is for a young basketball player. This year’s March Madness bracket is filled with NBA prospects dreaming of making a name for themselves on th...2025
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• Impact Of Pelicans’ Injury Woes Could Carry Over To 2025/26
Health issues derailed the Pelicans‘ 2024/25 season almost before it began. Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson weren’t available when the season tipped off, top offseason acquisition Dejounte Murray broke his hand on opening night, and it only got worse from there, with injuries eventually affecting virtually every starter and rotation player on the roster. Through […]...2025
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• There reportedly would be 'significant interest' if Pelicans test Zion Williamson trade market
He's looked dominant since returning from his latest injury, averaging 25.8 points a game on 60.6% shooting in his last 15 games....2025
• Zion Williamson Would Receive 'Significant Interest' If Placed On Trade Market
Zion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with Zion?'" said Tim MacMahon...2025
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• The All Oft-Injured Team

Photo by Dave Kaup/Getty Images A major dis from Sir Charles During the 1961-62 baseball season, the great Wilt Chamberlain averaged, AVERAGED, 48.5 minutes per game while playing in a league leading 80 games. Since an NBA game is only 48 minutes long, you must be asking if this is a misprint. No, it is not. Wilt played every minute of every game, plus most of the overtime minutes. In fact...2025
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• February 2025 NBA PER: Jokic, Shai, Zion, Giannis, LeBron In Top-5
Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remained as consistent as ever in February as they led the NBA in PER for the month with marks of 33.2 and 30.5 respectively. But Zion Williamson finished third with a 29.9 PER as he has played some of the best basketball of his career since returning from injury. NBA PER (February 2025):1. Nikola Jokic: 33.22. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.53. Zion Williamso...2025
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• Southwest Notes: Zion, Mavericks, Popovich, Spurs
With Brandon Ingram no longer on the roster and Dejounte Murray out with a long-term injury, Zion Williamson will have to shoulder more leadership responsibilities for the Pelicans both on and off the court, says William Guillory of The Athletic. While there have been questions in the past about Williamson’s conditioning habits and the way […]...2025
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• Zion Williamson posts first career triple-double to lead Pelicans to win vs. Suns
There’s no doubt that injuries have really taken a toll on Zion Williamson’s NBA career, as his pace into becoming one of the league’s best has been constantly interrupted due to health issues. Last night, we saw potential of his brilliance as he produced the first triple-double after six years with the Pelicans. You could […] The post Zion Williamson posts first career tr...2025
• Report: Zion Williamson At His Lightest Weight Since Getting Drafted By Pelicans
According to NBA reporter Michael C. Wright of ESPN, Zion Williamson is at his lightest weight since getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans drafted Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke. The lefty has had weight, injury and conditioning issues with New Orleans, but Williamson […] The post Report: Zion Williamson At His Lightest Weig...2025
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The annual discourse around “fixing the Dunk Contest” misses that it’s never needed stars. It used to create them, and maybe in some ways it still can. SAN FRANCISCO — Basketball loves revisionist history. From softening big, heartbreaking losses in hindsight or myth-making a game where someone was sick and rallied to play into an analogous-b...2025
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• Zion Williamson ‘Doesn’t Listen’ When Pelicans Ask Him to Improve Diet, Conditioning, per Report

The New Orleans forward reportedly doesn’t appear interested in improving his diet and conditioning....2023
• Moriah Mills teases Zion Williamson face tattoo in bizarre latest act

OnlyFans model Moriah Mills appeared to take her continued campaign against Zion Williamson to a bizarre, and more permanent, level....2023
• Pelicans ‘fully anticipate’ Zion Williamson will play this season?
More than two months after New Orleans rookie Zion Williamson underwent knee surgery, the star rookie continues to make progress in his rehabilitation and the Pelicans reportedly still expect him to make his debut this season. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Williamson is scheduled to begin contact drills within the next two weeks, a key step in his recovery from surgery on his torn me...2019
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"New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is on the verge of returning to action after missing two months because of a left hamstring strain."

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"Zion Williamson has teased us many times before."

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"If Zion Williamson is remotely available, almost every team in the NBA should be trying to trade for him"

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"Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star returning to New Orleans for basketball activities, per report"

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"With the NBA Finals hangover all but gone, the Suns brass is clearly second-guessing any decision to offer the 36-year-old All-Star the […] The post Suns’ Chris Paul exit rumors intensify as potential team-up with Zion Williamson emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson adds to early legend by ripping rebound from Giannis Antetokounmpo's hands"

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"NBA Buy or Sell: Zion Williamson won't play for Pelicans this season; Rookie of the Year belongs to Ja Morant"

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"Zion Williamson is a man among boys."

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• Zion Williamson NBA Contract, Salary, and Net Worth: How Much Is the Pelicans’ Star Making?
A look into Zion Williamson's contract, salary, and what he wants for the Pelicans in the future....2025
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• Zion Williamson playing well, reportedly at 264 pounds, weighing less now than when drafted

Zion has played well of late, averaging 27.1 points a game on 61.8% shooting with 6.7 rebounds a night in his last 10 games....2025
• Report: Zion Williamson At His Lightest Weight Since Getting Drafted By Pelicans
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• Stephen Curry Ranked As World's 2nd Highest Paid Athlete In 2024

Stephen Curry was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2024 at a combined total of $153.8 million ($100 million in endorsements, $53.8 million salary). LeBron James ranked fifth at $133.2 million. The pair were two of the 36 basketball players in the top-100. Basketball Players in Sportico Top-1002. Stephen Curry: $153.8 million5. LeBron James: $133.2 million13. Giannis Antetokounmpo: $...2025
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson regrets Brandon Ingram’s departure: ‘You wish it could be different’
Right before the NBA’s trade deadline came to an end last week, the Pelicans dealt Brandon Ingram to the Raptors. Even though the team received two new players, plus a first and second-round picks for the future, many inside the New Orleans locker room regretted losing their star teammate. The Louisiana team were the first […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson regrets Brandon I...2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• Bulls Trade Rumors: Chicago Not Interested In Pelicans’ Zion Williamson
According to the latest Chicago Bulls trade rumors, the team has not shown any “outward interest” in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Despite the gossip in the rumor mill, Williamson could still be a potential trade candidate for the Bulls. “The Bulls have not shown any […] The post Bulls Trade Rumors: Chicago Not...2025
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• There reportedly would be 'significant interest' if Pelicans test Zion Williamson trade market
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• Report: Several teams would have significant interest in Zion Williamson trade if Pelicans make him available
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, several teams would have significant interest in a Zion Williamson trade if the New Orleans Pelicans make him available. Williamson is averaging 23.9 points since the All-Star break. I remember Bobby (Marks) and I wrote a story just before Zion’s return discussing what might come next for […] The post Report: Several teams would have...2025
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• Shaquille O’Neal was not impressed with Zion Williamson’s 22-point triple-double on Tuesday
Through 66 games in 2024-25, the Pelicans are 18-48. That is the second-worst record in the Western Conference. In their last 10 games, New Orleans is 5-5 and is coming off a 127-120 win vs. the Clippers on Tuesday. Zion Williamson had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists against Los Angeles. After the game, […] The post Shaquille O’Neal was not impressed with Zion Williamson’...2025
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• Shaq downplays Zion Williamson's hot stretch: 'I'm not impressed'

Zion Williamson has averaged 25.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists over his last 10 games, which includes his first two career triple-doubles. Yet, Shaquille O'Neal isn't impressed with the Pelicans star....2025
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• Cooper Flagg Named ACC Player Of The Year, Rookie Of The Year

Cooper Flagg has been named the ACC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Flagg becomes the fourth player in ACC history to capture the league's Player and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season, joining former Duke standouts Zion Williamson (2019), Marvin Bagley III (2018) and Jahlil Okafor (2015). Flagg is also the 19th Blue Devil to win ACC Player of the Year. In 31 games this seas...2025
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• Zion logs first triple-double as Pels win another
Zion Williamson had his first career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 124-116 on Thursday night for their third straight victory....2025
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• Zion Williamson playing well, reportedly at 264 pounds, weighing less now than when drafted
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• Who Is Zion Williamson’s Girlfriend Ahkeema? All You Need To Know About the Pelicans Star’s Dating Life
Here's everything readers need to know about Ahkeema, the long-time current girlfriend of New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson....2025
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• How Cooper Flagg has surged to the National Player of the Year favorite this season

Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Flagg’s performance in a marquee matchup against North Carolina was indicative of his stellar season. When it comes to college basketball, there’s no bigger star currently than Duke sensation Cooper Flagg, who has taken the country by storm as the next big thing in the sport. Flagg, a 6’9”, 205-pound forward from Maine, has been touted for his elite two-way...2025
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• Cooper Flagg is trending as one of the best NBA Draft prospects in modern history

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Cooper Flagg has somehow exceeded the stratospheric hype. The NBA had a premonition Cooper Flagg was bound for future superstardom long before he put on a Duke jersey. It was the NBA’s interest that convinced Flagg to reclassify, essentially skipping his senior year of high school to enroll in college at just 17 years old. It was at the NBA’s behest th...2025
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• NBA Rumors: What’s Next For Pelicans, Zion Williamson?

In a tense moment of the New Orleans Pelicans’ first-round NBA play-in game, Zion Williamson tied the score with a driving floater over Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis, thrilling the home crowd at the Smoothie King Center. It was a flash of the talent the Pelicans envisioned when they selected Williamson No. 1 […] The post NBA Rumors: What’s Next For Pelicans, Zion Willi...2025
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• Meet the 2024 McDonald’s All-Americans, starring Cooper Flagg in a loaded class

Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let’s meet this year’s talented class at the boys 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game. Competing in the McDonald’s All-American Game is a right of passage for the basketball stars of the future. While the game itself often takes on the feel of an All-Star Game as an exhibition meant to excite the fans, the practices and scrimmage leadi...2024
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• Zion Williamson’s MSG moment was a bit anti-climactic

Zion Williamson has been in the NBA since 2019, but had never before played in front of a full house at Madison Square Garden....2024
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• Nikola Jokić shows Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram how superstars seize the moment
After making a statement in surging up the standings, the Pelicans – and their two stars – got a reality check from the game's best player....2024
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• Zion Williamson’s Stepfather Addresses Social Media Pornstar Scandal
Amid plenty of drama on social media following Zion Williamson’s baby announcement, his stepfather Lee Anderson has shown his public support for the Pelicans star. At an event to announce a new partnership between Jefferson Parish Schools and the Zion Williamson Foundation, Anderson indirectly addressed the attention Zion has been getting on social media. “And […] The post Zion ...2023

• Suns’ Chris Paul exit rumors intensify as potential team-up with Zion Williamson emerges
Just weeks ago, it seemed as though Chris Paul’s return to the Phoenix Suns was a foregone conclusion. But the deeper we’ve gotten into the NBA offseason, the murkier that reality has become. With the NBA Finals hangover all but gone, the Suns brass is clearly second-guessing any decision to offer the 36-year-old All-Star the […] The post Suns’ Chris Paul exit rumors intens...2021
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• Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson adds to early legend by ripping rebound from Giannis Antetokounmpo's hands
Whether he's breaking vertical leap records or blowing out his shoe, the stories of Zion's athleticism are legendary...2020
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• Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star returning to New Orleans for basketball activities, per report
Williamson hasn't played at all this season...2022
• Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star cleared for full basketball activities after missing season
Williamson did not play this season due to a broken foot...2022
• Pelicans expect Zion debut Jan. 22 vs. Spurs
The Pelicans expect rookie Zion Williamson to make his debut Jan. 22 against the Spurs....2020
• If Zion Williamson is remotely available, almost every team in the NBA should be trying to trade for him

Opportunities like this are almost nonexistent in the NBA...2023
• CJ McCollum Calls Out Zion Williamson Over Diet And Availability
CJ McCollum was very patient with Zion Williamson when they first became teammates last season, but now it appears even he’s had enough of Williamson’s never-ending injuries. “Availability is important, man,” McCollum said after the Zion-less Pelicans were eliminated by the Thunder in Wednesday night’s play-in game. “We’ve got to be available. We’ve got to […] T...2023
• Zion Williamson pledges to cover salary of New Orleans arena workers for 30 days

Zion joins a list of teams and players willing to step up and help the less fortunate impacted by the NBA's decision....2020

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• Zion Williamson Out Versus Timberwolves With Back Contusion
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• The All Oft-Injured Team
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• How Cooper Flagg has surged to the National Player of the Year favorite this season
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• NBA Notes: Pelicans, Brandon Ingram, Suns, Sixers

Pelicans Did anyone expect this type of injury-plagued forgettable season for the poor Pelicans? Almost definitely not. Chalk it up to some dumb luck and a whole lotta Zion Williamson unpredictability. Nothing new there. “Nobody could have predicted the injury woes that have befallen the Pelicans, who have used 23 starting lineups and have used […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Brandon...2025
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• Zion Williamson Trade Rumors: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Says Zion ‘Doesn’t Want to be in New Orleans’
As we’ve grown accustomed, Zion Williamson has spent most of this 2024-25 season injured on the sidelines. However, he returned for one game last week and impressed all with his powerful dunks. However, last Friday the Pelicans suspended him for violating team policies, and now all sorts of rumours are starting to spread. According to […] The post Zion Williamson Trade Rumors: ESPN’s ...2025
• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Being Late For Team Flight

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies, later reported by ESPN's Shams Charania as being late for a team flight. Williamson will miss Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at the Boston Celtics. Williamson returned to the Pelicans' lineup this week in a loss to the ...2025
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• Bulls Trade Rumors: Chicago Not Interested In Pelicans’ Zion Williamson
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• Exploring The Latest NBA Speculation
There has been some interesting information floating around the NBA, so let’s get to the bottom of the latest speculation. WERE THE ZION TRADE RUMORS LEGIT? New Orleans pursued a trade for Scoot Henderson and it was reported they were willing to trade Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson to get Scoot. But Zion wasn’t ever […] The post Exploring The Latest NBA Speculation appeared fi...2023
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• Ex-porn star Moriah Mills threatens to leak alleged Zion Williamson sex tapes ‘soon’ as trade rumors heat up

Zion Williamson's off-court drama isn't slowing down....2023
• Zion Williamson to the Hornets is the big-time trade that needs to happen
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images This makes too much sense not to happen. Buckle up, because things are about to get wild. With the NBA Draft fast approaching it’s becoming increasingly possible that the Pelicans are ready to part ways with Zion Williamson. The once-franchise centerpiece is still one of the most exciting players in the league when healthy, but that simply doe...2023
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• This 76ers-Pelicans trade proposal sends Zion Williamson to Philly

With rumors that New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson could soon be on the move, speculation has begun over potential trade partners, and one NBA insider believes the Philadelphia 76ers could be a match....2023
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• 2 reasons Mavs must trade for Zion Williamson this offseason
There has been plenty of speculation that Zion Williamson does not want to be in New Orleans. The Pelicans used their first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft to get the Duke product, who was perceived to be the next NBA superstar. Yet, three years after that, the situation is not ideal given his injury […] The post 2 reasons Mavs must trade for Zion Williamson this offseason appeared first on Clutc...2022
• Lakers’ Chaundee Brown goes full Zion Williamson with destroyed shoe playing defense
Los Angeles Lakers guard Mac McClung has received the majority of the team buzz during the Summer League, but don’t count out Chaundee Brown, either. A fellow undrafted rookie, Brown has shown off his hustle all throughout the games so far, and perhaps nothing showed that grit quite like Wednesday’s game, in which Brown literally […] The post Lakers’ Chaundee Brown goes ful...2021
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