According to multiple reports, spearheaded by ESPN, while the New Orleans Pelicans have found some success ever since starting 0-6 on the season, chatter has risen if this is due to Zion Williamson being out or not.
Williamson and the Pelicans have had a very shaky, up-and-down relationship since he was drafted by them. There has always been rumors of New Orleans wanting to trade him away and start fresh. Mainly to get a more reliable, correctly-aligned (mindset wise) player.
With the 25-year-old currently out due to rehabbing from a hamstring strain, the Pelicans have been having internal conversations about moving on from the franchise superstar.
However, it may be more wishful thinking due to not many franchises wanting the injury-prone forward. His current trade value is not very high, in fact, it’s at incredible lows. This even comes with mostly non-guaranteed salary for the next two seasons.
“To be honest, their move might be a win-now trade, not a Zion trade,” a rival executive said. “His trade value isn’t there and they are facing some pressure to win.”
It’s unclear what the Pelicans are asking in return for Williamson, but his name is definitely a name to keep an eye on.
