Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) after a victory over the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson Trade The Dallas Mavericks Should Consider

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 6:02 PM ET

Zion Williamson was once seen among the best young stars in the NBA.

While a lot of hype around Williamson has left (due to injuries), he is still an elite player when he is healthy.

Right now, the New Orleans Pelicans star is averaging 24.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 56.3% from the field and 23.1% from the three-point range in 28 games.

Via Hoop Central on March 12: "Zion Williamson over the last six games:

25.0 PPG
7.3 APG
7.0 RPG
61% FG

Healthy Zion is a problem."

Zion Williamson over the last six games:

25.0 PPG
7.3 APG
7.0 RPG
61% FG

Healthy Zion is a problem. pic.twitter.com/PCPHpShM7S
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 12, 2025

Even though Williamson is playing better, the Pelicans are still the 14th seed in the Western Conference with an 18-49 record in 67 games.

I believe the Dallas Mavericks should consider making a move for Williamson while his stock is down.

After trading Luka Doncic (and Kyrie Irving getting injured), Mavs fans need a new young star to get behind.

Williamson is still just 24 (despite his injury history).

While it would be bold, they could offer a hypothetical package centered around Anthony Davis.

“I'm going to be honest, I don't think Anthony Davis should ever play for the Mavericks again. He shouldn't play the rest of the season, and they should trade him this summer.”

- Tim Bontemps

(Via Hoop Collective / h/t @ClutchPoints )

pic.twitter.com/tlhTr57Lzn
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 5, 2025

Davis spent the first seven years of his career in New Orleans, and a supporting cast of Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones could make for a dangerous team.

The Pelicans would get value for Williamson, while the Mavs have a chance to rejuvenate their fan base following the dramatic Doncic trade.

Each player comes with a significant injury risk, but there is the case to be made that the swap would benefit the fans of the Mavs and Pelicans.

"When Zion Williamson is healthy, all you get from him is elite play... A devoted, committed, healthy Zion Williamson is a problem... For every team in the league."

Shams with HIGH praise for Zion ️

(via @PatMcAfeeShow)pic.twitter.com/B6AKTmduEU
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 14, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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