Latest Report on Warriors Trade for $197 Million All-Star

The latest update on the Golden State Warriors trading for Zion Williamson is here

Oct 29, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Even though the Golden State Warriors made a trade for Dennis Schroder, it's become abundantly clear that it wasn't enough. If the Warriors want to maximize Steph Curry's final great years in the NBA, they'll need to trade for another All-Star, because what they have isn't enough.

Some of the names that fans have wanted linked to the Warriors are Zach LaVine, Jimmy Butler, Nikola Vucevic, and even Zion Williamson. While some of the names may have some legitimate potential at becoming a Warrior, there are some that should be ruled out. One of those is Zion Williamson.

According to NBA insider Marc Spears, the Golden State Warriors are not monitoring Pelicans superstar Zion Wi

"I also did hear that Zion's not on the [Warriors] radar," Spears said. "Which, I know others might feel differently, but probably a good thing. Because with Zion, you just don't know what you're going to get and when he's going to be healthy, and his [salary cap] number's rather high as well. I just think the Warriors in the end will get someone in a very creative way. They actually have to."

While Zion would be an incredibly enticing pickup for the Warriors and one that could rejuvenate interest in the franchise, he's a very risky one. Williamson has had a very rough injury history and the Warriors need someone available for when Steph isn't playing. Not only that, Williamson's recent one-game suspension due to consistently being late also speaks for itself. He's simply not ready to lead a team.

Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies, announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin.

Zion will miss tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the team tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/zP5Q6GMUQr

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 10, 2025

Based on all of the current reports, it seems far more likely that the Golden State Warriors would make a move for new center than they would for a guard/forward. With that in mind, it should be easier to consider Zion out of the race.

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