Mar 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts during the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Smoothie King Center. Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Latest Report on NBA Star Zion Williamson's Future

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Matt Guzman | Last updated May 27, 2025 3:12 PM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans are clearly in need of a productive offseason to help elevate them from of the bottom of the Western Conference. After a series of meetings since the 2024-25 season concluded, it appears as if they'll continue to stand behind Zion Williamson.

"It’s very unlikely Williamson gets moved in a trade before the 2025-26 season starts," The Athletic wrote Tuesday. "There’s already been communication between Williamson, his camp and (Joe) Dumars on several occasions. All parties feel pretty good about where things stand with the Pelicans-Williamson marriage heading into next season.

Zion Williamson and Dylan Harper talking before the Lottery pic.twitter.com/AvvJhsBf6H
— Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) May 12, 2025

Since New Orleans fired former executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffin, in favor of Dumars, the franchise had several key decisions to make. One was retaining Willie Green despite rumors that he'd "lost" the locker room midway through the season.

The other? Continuing a partnership with Williamson.

Zion Williamson and the Pelicans’ new front office have spoken several times already and feel good about where things stand, per @WillGuillory (https://t.co/5g4jQbRotf).

Williamson representing them at the lottery was intentional to show both sides are moving forward together. pic.twitter.com/MPVcLLZ0uy
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 27, 2025

Last season, the 24-year-old center averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 30 appearances — his third-best points per game average and third-fewest games played.

Williamson has only played more than the minimum threshold for end-of-season awards once in his career, but with another season fast-approaching, the Pelicans have made clear their trust remains in the former No. 1 overall pick.

Now they'll wait to find out if it was the right decision.

This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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