New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson’s Future With Team Gets Positive Update

On Sunday, NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Williamson’s future. With former Detroit Pistons star Joe Dumars taking over as the organization’s president of basketball operations, Stein revealed that the Pelicans are willing to take another shot at the two-time All-Star.

“One of the more underrated and undercovered storylines of last Monday’s lottery: The Pelicans asked Zion Williamson to be their on-stage representative,” Stein wrote. “It didn’t lead to anything more than New Orleans scoring the seventh overall pick, but league sources insist that it was a significant development.”

“Amid no shortage of speculation about the Pelicans deciding to outright shop Williamson for the first time after six frustration-filled seasons, sources say that the lottery assignment was indeed intended to convey the message that New Orleans’ new front office, now headed by Louisiana native Joe Dumars, wants to try again to make things work with Williamson as the team’s centerpiece.”

Dumars is hopeful that Williamson will remain healthy and reach his full potential moving forward.

New Orleans Pelicans star linked to the Detroit Pistons

While Dumars indicated that they are willing to move forward with Zion Williamson at the helm, there’s still a chance for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a trade around the star player. According to Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz, a deal around the former Duke star could send him to the Detroit Pistons and pair him with All-Star guard Cade Cunningham.

“Dumars should immediately be taking calls from any team that’s willing to take a gamble on Williamson’s talent and upside. This could include the Detroit Pistons, who are led by former Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon and need more scoring punch alongside Cade Cunningham,” Swartz wrote.

While that remains an option, the New Orleans Pelicans still see a future with Williamson.