The New Orleans Pelicans pursued a trade for Scoot Henderson, but never offered Zion Williamson in any scenario, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers were widely reported to be resistant to any trade offers for the No. 2 and No. 3 picks. "I could not find a general manager who was offered Zion Williamson," said … [Read more...] about Pelicans Never Offered Zion Williamson In Any Trade
Zion Williamson Unlikely To Be Traded With Hornets, Blazers Expected To Keep Picks
The New Orleans Pelicans have interest in Scoot Henderson, but it appears as though both the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers will keep their top-3 picks. The Hornets are expected to select Brandon Miller, while the Blazers would then pick Henderson. The Pelicans were not prepared to trade Zion Williamson in any scenario outside of a move for Henderson. "It's really … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Unlikely To Be Traded With Hornets, Blazers Expected To Keep Picks
Pelicans Trying To Improve Relationship With Zion Williamson, Trade ‘Fairly Unlikely’
The New Orleans Pelicans have recently made overtures to improve their relationship with Zion Williamson as the relationship has been rocky. Williamson and David Griffin met last week at team headquarters to discuss the offseason. Griffin also brought Williamson over to meet with Gayle Benson. The meeting was mostly positive, according to a source. Benson offered a more direct … [Read more...] about Pelicans Trying To Improve Relationship With Zion Williamson, Trade ‘Fairly Unlikely’
Zion Williamson Appears To Be Only Available By Pelicans In Trade For Scoot Henderson
The New Orleans Pelicans are interested in trading up to select Scoot Henderson, which could mean a major trade with the Charlotte Hornets at No. 2 or the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 3. "What Charlotte does is vital for how the NBA moves forward and that includes the Pelicans," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up. "I think if that pick is made available, or if No. 3 by Portland is … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Appears To Be Only Available By Pelicans In Trade For Scoot Henderson
Blazers Believed To Prefer Zion Williamson Over Brandon Ingram If They Trade No. 3 To Pelicans
If the Portland Trail Blazers trade the No. 3 pick to the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer that the belief is they would prefer Zion Williamson over Brandon Ingram. Williamson would give the Blazers a pick-and-roll option with Damian Lillard. While Williamson has health and conditioning issues, he represents more upside for the Blazers than … [Read more...] about Blazers Believed To Prefer Zion Williamson Over Brandon Ingram If They Trade No. 3 To Pelicans