After a week of infidelity allegations, the discussion around Zion Williamson has turned to whether the player is about to find himself on a new team. Trade rumors surrounding the 2019 first-overall pick emerged as league sources reported that the Pelicans were enamored with draft prospect Scoot Henderson. Henderson is a G-League star who is expected to be drafted in the top three picks of next week's draft. The Pelicans currently pick at #14.
Beyond the Spurs picking generational talent Victor Wembanyama, at #1, the rest of the draft's top-five is a complete unknown. The Hornets, Trail Blazers, Rockets, and Pistons are all reportedly open to hearing trade offers for picks two through five. Furthermore, the Hornets and Trail Blazers, the two teams Henderson will most likely land with, have been the most vocal in their willingness to trade out of the top three.
Pelicans Confirm Zion Is On The Table
There has been a flurry of activity in the past 24 hours about the potential of the Pelicans trading Zion. First, NBA insider Marc Stein announced that sources within the team had confirmed that they would consider trading Zion. It was the first time since the rumors began to swirl that the team acknowledged that Zion was theoretically available. However, since then, Stein has reported additional rumors regarding the player.
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Speaking on his The Stein Line podcast on June 16, Stein revealed that the Hornets were looking to put together a package to acquire Zion. "“Based on what I’m hearing, yes, the Pelicans are legitimately considering… doesn’t mean they would 100 percent do it, but they are considering the prospect of trying to assemble a deal for Charlotte’s No. 2 pick that would feature Zion Williamson.” Gaining the second-overall pick would guarantee Henderson for the Pelicans. However, it would mean giving up their young star, who has shown that he is an elite player when healthy. Do you think the Pelicans will trade Zion? This is a developing story and we'll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.
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