Multiple NBA Teams Reportedly Interested in Zion Williamson Trade

Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson?

Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) licks his lips against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is looking to end this season healthy for the first time in a long time.

Each of the past two seasons has ended with Williamson out because of a hamstring injury. The two-time all-star suffered one earlier this year, causing him to miss 27 straight games from November to January.

There is no denying Zion's immense talent when he's available on the court. This season, the former No. 1 overall pick is setting career-highs in rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals. Williamson's ceiling is still pretty high, given he's just 25 years old and dominant when he's on the court.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon believes there will be teams in pursuit of the former No. 1 overall pick this summer. MacMahon says "several" teams are expected to pursue a deal for him in the offseason. Williamson signed a five-year contract with New Orleans in 2022.

REPORT: Several teams are expected to make a run after Zion Williamson this summer, per @espn_macmahon pic.twitter.com/hGt1cW95bK

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 15, 2025

That contract included clauses and incentives that Zion would make a certain weight and participate in a selected number of games per season. Williamson is again in jeopardy of missing those marks for games played. He is on target to play less than 40 games for the fourth time in his career this season.

TRIPLE-DOUBLE ZION:

🔥 22 PTS
🔥 10 REB
🔥 12 AST pic.twitter.com/DnrL3lkr0x

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 12, 2025

Williamson is playing in the best shape of his career, currently under his college weight of 262 pounds. Still, the Pelicans aim for their star to remain healthy for the remainder of this year and build for the future. If that future is with another team next season, then New Orleans is hitting the reset button on its franchise.

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