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• Trey Murphy on his ABSURD ascent & his must-hear hot take on ZION WILLIAMSON | Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O'Connor is joined by New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy to talk Pelicans, Zion Williamson & the state of the NBA....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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• NBA Picks for Today – Final Card Before All-Star Break Features The Thunder and Zion Williamson
In the final day of the first half, our NBA picks and predictions have you covered in structuring a strong betting card!...2025
• 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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• Cooper Flagg Has 'Stranglehold' On Being No. 1 Pick In 2025 NBA Draft

Cooper Flagg has a "stranglehold on the No. 1 pick conversation" reports ESPN's Jonathan Givony. Flagg has elevated his play during conference play with a 32.7 PER in 13 games compared to 24.8 in 10 non-conference games. Flagg had a PER of 36.1 in January with his True Shooting Percentage hitting 70.7 percent. "While other prospects have seen their production decline in conference play, Flagg has ...2025
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• NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Mavs, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Hornets

LAKERS Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for the Lakers for Wednesday night against the Jazz with a calf issue, per Khobi Price of the LA Daily News. Doncic scored 14 points in his Lakers debut on Monday, a 132-113 win over those same Jazz. (Wednesday’s game is at Utah.) “The way they received me, […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Mavs, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Hornets...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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• Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
Zion Williamson remains the focal point of the Pelicans’ plans, despite his extensive injury history. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said during a lengthy press conference that he’ll continue to build his team around the high-scoring big man, the Associated Press’ Brett Martel relays. “If you take just his body of work this […]...2025
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• Dejounte Murray Tears Achilles, Out For Season

Dejounte Murray suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Murray suffered the injury when chasing his own miss after driving to the lane. The injury is on Murray's right leg. "Extremely difficult, when you see a guy that means so much to our team and puts the work in go down like that," said Willie Green after the game. ...2025
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• Why won’t the Pelicans allow Zion Williamson to play in back-to-backs?
At some point, the Pelicans need to cut their losses and part ways with Zion Williamson. Over six seasons, he’s played in 197 games. Williamson missed the entire 2020-21 season due to injury. In total, the two-time all-star has missed 261 games for New Orleans. Recently, Williamson made comments about feeling well enough to play […] The post Why won’t the Pelicans allow Zion Wil...2025
• Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says he feels good enough to play in back-to-back games. However, Williamson is going along with the team's plan to only play in one end of two-game sets. "Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for the Pelicans. They have decided that, based off the numbers, it's ...2025
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• Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says he feels good enough to play in back-to-back games. However, Williamson is going along with the team's plan to only play in one end of two-game sets. "Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for the Pelicans. They have decided that, based off the numbers, it's ...2025
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• Zion Williamson takes apparent shot at Pelicans for load-managing him

Zion Williamson may now be back from injury, but he still apparently isn’t seeing eye-to-eye with the New Orleans Pelicans....2025
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• NBA PER (Week 14): Zion Williams Ranks No. 12 With 28.2 Mark Since Return

Zion Williamson has a 28.2 PER across five games in January since returning from his hamstring injury and ranks 12th overall for the season. NBA PER (Week 14)1. Nikola Jokic: 32.72. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.53. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 29.44. Mark Williams: 27.95. Anthony Davis: 26.86. Karl-Anthony Towns: 25.57. Daniel Gafford: 24.88. Luka Doncic: 24.79. Victor Wembanyama: 24.310. Joel Embiid: 24...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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• 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 ‘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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• 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
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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
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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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• Zion-Pelicans on the rocks, new CBA is stifling trades & All-Star ballot reveal | Good Word with Goodwill

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league....2025
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• Why Zion Williamson trade is something the Pelicans need to seriously consider before Feb. 6 deadline

The Williamson-Pelicans partnership has run its course...2025
• 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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• Zion-Pelicans on the rocks, new CBA is stifling trades & All-Star ballot reveal | Good Word with Goodwill

On today's episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vincent Goodwill is joined by The Ringer's Howard Beck as they do a deep on the latest with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also preview what could be an underwhelming trade deadline and why the new CBA is stifling player movement across the league....2025
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• NBA trade market: Zion Williamson reportedly not on Warriors’ radar
If we know one thing for sure, it is the fact that the Golden State organization is hoping to add another star-calibre player to their roster before the February 6 trade deadline. One NBA expert assures that the team has already ruled out one promising young talent from New Orleans. Andscape‘s Marc J. Spears appeared […] The post NBA trade market: Zion Williamson reportedly not on War...2025

• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Mavs, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Hornets
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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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• Dejounte Murray Tears Achilles, Out For Season
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
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• Cooper Flagg is trending as one of the best NBA Draft prospects in modern history
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• Zion Williamson suspended by Pelicans after showing up late to team flight

He’ll miss New Orleans’ Friday night game against the 76ers as a result....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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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One Game

The Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a violation of team policies, the club announced today in a press release. “This one game suspension is a result of failing to meet our team standards,” executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin in a statement. “His dedication to this organization is of paramount […]...2025
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• Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson One Game For Violation Of Team Policies

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies. 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 Minnesota Timberwolves. "This one game suspension is a result of failing ...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
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• Cooper Flagg is trending as one of the best NBA Draft prospects in modern history
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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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• 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
• Zion Williamson drama escalates as third woman speaks out after pregnancy reveal

The explosive fallout from Zion Williamson and his apparent girlfriend's pregnancy revelation continues....2023
• Porn star Moriah Mills makes bombshell Zion Williamson claim after girlfriend’s pregnancy reveal

When Zion Williamson's girlfriend announced the couple is expecting a baby, it set off alarm bells for adult film star Moriah Mills....2023
• NBA Twitter Reacts to Zion Williamson’s Baby Mumma and Her Shady Past
22-year-old Pelicans forward Zion Williamson announced that he’s having a baby with 29-year-old Ahkeema and did so with an epic firework display but NBA Twitter has uncovered some interesting things about Zion’s baby Mumma. Williamson and his closest family and friends were excited to learn from the pink fireworks that he’s going to be a […] The post NBA Twitter Reacts to Z...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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• How Cooper Flagg has surged to the National Player of the Year favorite this season
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline
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• NBA Notes: Pelicans, Brandon Ingram, Suns, Sixers
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• Cooper Flagg is trending as one of the best NBA Draft prospects in modern history
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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
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• Get to know Teresa Weatherspoon, Phil Handy, and the other 4 Unrivaled coaches

Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/NBAE via Getty Images Everything you need to know about the six head coaches who will lead Unrivaled clubs this winter. Unrivaled — the new 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league — launches next Friday, Jan. 17 in Miami. 36 of the best players in the WNBA will be participating, including Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart (the league’s two co-founders),...2025
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• Pelicans Don't Have Zion Williamson On Trade Block, But Would Likely Listen To 'Great Offer'
Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans' lineup on Tuesday after a two-month absence. The Pelicans' season has not gone as planned due to injuries to nearly their entire core and they have the worst record in the Western Conference. Williamson's future appears to still be with the Pelicans. "There's no sense of that," said Brian Windhorst when asked on Get Up whether Williamson could ...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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