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DHJ Quick Take Trade Status: New Orleans Pelicans Executive VP Joe Dumars explicitly stated the team has "no intentions" of trading Zion Williamson this offseason, dismissing long-standing rumors and expressing a commitment to build around him. Contract Extension: Williamson is eligible to sign a three-year extension worth up to $177...

DHJ Quick Take Trade Realism: Despite his desire to stay in New Orleans, Zion Williamson acknowledged that the NBA is a "business" and admitted he could realistically be traded this offseason or before next year's deadline. Health and Performance: Williamson has missed the playoffs every year since being drafted first...

DHJ Quick Take The Framework: The Brooklyn Nets would acquire Zion Williamson, while the New Orleans Pelicans would receive Michael Porter Jr., Ben Saraf and a 2027 first-round pick. The Motivation for Brooklyn: After an All-Star caliber season from Porter Jr., the Nets would leverage his peaked trade value to...

Naji Marshall scored 32 on Monday night on his old court. The Dallas Mavericks had the New Orleans Pelicans down by 10 in the first quarter. The Pelicans' bench helped flip the game before halftime to win 129-111 at Smoothie King Center, handing the Mavs their 26th road loss of...

When an NBA team makes a trade, it tells you something about itself. The Washington Wizards already made that clear earlier this season by acquiring Trae Young. It was a surprising move for a rebuilding team, but it revealed a clear philosophy: Washington is willing to bet on elite offensive...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been linked to the Washington Wizards in NBA trade rumors. NBA sources told Josh Robbins of The Athletic that Williamson "would be someone the Wizards would have to consider if the price is right." The Wizards just acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta...

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, several teams remain firmly embedded in league-wide speculation. Few are mentioned as frequently as the Golden State Warriors. The reasoning is straightforward. Golden State is operating at the back end of a dynasty. The Warriors have struggled to gain real traction during the 2025–26...

The NBA Draft can be cruel to an NBA franchise. Sometimes, your pick slips in a strong draft. Suddenly, you are rolling the dice on a project instead of selecting a generational prospect. Other times, you land the generational prospect anyway, and it still does not work out. Take Zion...

The Dallas Mavericks walked into Smoothie King Center and, for the second straight road game, played well enough for long enough to believe a win was there to be taken. For the second straight time, the fourth quarter said otherwise. Dallas surrendered 40 points in the final period Monday night...

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson will miss an extended period of time with an adductor injury. Williamson has played in only 10 games this season. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995967936004231642 The Pelicans are only 3-18. They have the worst record in the NBA. Williamson...