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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / July 27
Latest on Pelicans GM Joe Dumars' Plans for Zion Williamson
The New Orleans Pelicans' latest team president, former Hall of Fame Detroit Pistons shooting guard Joe Dumars, wasted little time in reshaping his roster over the summer.
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Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / July 24
Pelicans exec makes team's stance on Zion Williamson crystal clear
It’s wild how quickly the NBA narrative can flip.
Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / July 23
Pelicans Exec Speaks About Zion Williamson’s Future With Franchise
A New Orleans Pelicans exec spoke to NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac about Zion Williamson‘s future with the franchise. Williamson will make $39.4 million next season since the Pelicans didn’t waive him on July 15. “Zion is still our guy,” the Pelicans front office executive said.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 22
Pelicans Executive Gets Honest On Zion Williamson's Future
The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most puzzling teams this offseason, especially with all the different reports coming out on them. While it seemed as though the team was exploring trade options for wings Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, it now seems as though they remain in the long-term plans of the franchise.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Why Zion Williamson is still Pelicans’ ‘guy’
Despite another injury-marred season and a franchise-worst record since his arrival, Zion Williamson remains central to the New Orleans Pelicans’ long-term plans.
Los Angeles Lakers News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 22
Lakers Insider Discusses Potential Zion Williamson Fit With Luka Doncic
When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for young superstar guard Luka Doncic ahead of February's NBA trade deadline, the franchise's motivations became clear: Build a future for the post-LeBron James era.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 17
Pelicans Make Major Zion Williamson Decision
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a surprisingly busy 2025 offseason, and after trading for Jordan Poole, are putting together an impressive core. The Pelicans acquired Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey from the Washington Wizards, as they continue to build around star forward Zion Williamson.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / July 17
Zion Williamson’s Paycheck Comes With Strings and a Scale
The New Orleans Pelicans are rolling the dice again on Zion Williamson. Despite all the injuries and the frustrating stops and starts, the team has officially locked in his $39.4 million salary for the 2025-26 NBA season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / July 16
It's now or never for Zion Williamson
Williamson has failed to live up to expectations so far in his career.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / July 16
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Talks Zion Williamson, Defends Early Moves As Lead Decision-Maker
Joe Dumars is back in a front-office seat, and he is not wasting time putting his stamp on the New Orleans Pelicans. Since taking over as the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, Dumars has already pulled the trigger on several major roster moves.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / July 15
Zion Williamson Will Make $39.4 Million Next Season Since Pelicans Didn’t Waive Him Today
Zion Williamson, the first pick from the 2019 NBA Draft, will make $39.4 million next season since the New Orleans Pelicans didn’t waive him today (July
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 11
3x NBA All-Star Sends Unexpected Message to Zion Williamson
The New Orleans Pelicans have been a miserable organization for years, but things were looking up when they won the 2019 NBA Draft lottery. With the first overall pick, the Pelicans took one of the most exciting college prospects of all time, Zion Williamson, but the human highlight reel has not been as successful as many hoped.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Jeff Teague makes grim retirement prediction for Pelicans’ Zion Williamson
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a busy offseason so far, recently drafting both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the first round of the NBA Draft to try to kickstart their franchise.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 24
Recent trade indicates Pelicans are preparing for life without Zion Williamson
It's clear that New Orleans president of basketball operations Joe Dumars is preparing for life without Williamson — either due to injury or trade.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 3
Trading Zion Williamson has to be a priority for the Pelicans
It's safe to say that the Zion Williamson experience has been a failure for the New Orleans Pelicans. You can't fault the franchise, though. They've remained patient and tried multiple different approaches to make things work.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / May 30
Pelicans' Zion Williamson facing allegations of rape, abuse
A woman who says she dated Zion Williamson between 2018 and 2023 has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging rape and “physical, emotional, and financial” abuse.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / May 28
Insider reveals odds of Zion Williamson trade
It was another injury-shortened season in 2024-25 for Williamson, who was limited to 30 or fewer games for the fourth time in his six years in the NBA.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Report: Pelicans May Not Trade Zion Williamson Anymore
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the New Orleans Pelicans may not trade Zion Williamson anymore. “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.
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