Zion Williamson Articles - Page 15

The NBA continue to search for ways to spice up the regular season. And in the upcoming campaign, the league will be trialing the In-Season Tournament concept, giving players considerable financial incentive to try their hardest in a slew of more-competitive-than-usual regular season games. The 30 teams in the league will be divided into six […]

Controversy and professional athletes go hand in hand. Young stars can often take so much blame for their bad decisions because they live under the spotlight. Zion Williamson has received a bunch of criticism that varies from his weight gain, injury management, and relationship with Moriah Mills. Although, the New Orleans Pelicans star may not […]

Trade talks dominate every NBA offseason, and this summer has been no different. We have already seen the likes of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis and Chris Paul traded. By the start of training camp at the end of September, we could see Damian Lillard and James Harden on new teams as well. Both Lillard and […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans ended up with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the entire organization and city rejoiced because this meant Zion Williamson was coming to town. Similar to the pomp and circumstance surrounding this year’s top pick in Victor Wembanyama, Zion’s hype was drawing comparisons to that of LeBron James […]

The year 2023 has not been too kind to New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. But just as one would think that the 23-year old highflyer has already hit rock bottom, the depths of the abyss he finds himself in continue to know no end as he and his family now find themselves embroiled in […]

As the NBA free agency period continues to roll through the summer, many major dominos have yet to fall into place, and it will have a heavy affect on Zion Williamson’s potential landing place. The biggest chain reaction will come from Damian Lillard, who shook the league when he requested a trade from the Blazers […]

Fans often forget that NBA players are humans that feel emotions and experience sadness. A lot of stars have faced scrutiny online and even in front of their faces. One of them is New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson who has been going through a lot. The Pelicans star has been surrounded by a lot of […]

For all the talent that Zion Williamson possesses when he takes the floor for the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s safe to say that he hasn’t gotten his career off to the start that he was likely hoping for. Williamson has struggled mightily to stay healthy and on the court, and has dealt with a myriad […]

Charles Barkley had a firm message for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson on staying in shape. Williamson has been open recently on the struggles he’s had with dieting and tempting foods, which have kept him out of shape the past few seasons. Barkley spoke on Williamson’s struggles with a stern warning to take accountability […]

Amid controversy about their relationship, adult film star Moriah Mills said in a TikTok that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson beat her. “He’s literally a liar, you guys,” Mills said. “Everything he says, he’s a liar, he’s not who he says he is. I’ve literally been saving face, I did not want to come […]

San Antonio Spurs’ 2023 Draft No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is setting some lofty goals ahead of his rookie season. When asked on what would be a successful rookie year for him, Wembanyama told ESPN, “I’ve been looking into all the data of the past years, the past number one picks, and what impact […]

Larry Nance Jr. doubled down on his defense of teammate Zion Williamson after the New Orleans Pelicans superstar found himself generating more unnecessary hate and criticisms. On Twitter, Nance took offense of a “fake” narrative claiming that Williamson has “no interest” in working on his floater and jumper. The Pelicans big man slammed the rumor […]

Larry Nance Jr. is not happy with the current “fake” news going around about his New Orleans Pelicans teammate Zion Williamson. Recently, Ric Bucher of FOX Sports claimed that Zion has “no interest” in working on his floater and jumper, even comparing him to Blake Griffin who, in contrary, showed willingness to improve his game […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has played in only 29 games the past two seasons. He has all the talent in the world, but his health has been a major obstacle to his career. There’s also another issue with his weight and conditioning as two factors holding down the former Duke Blue Devils star. […]

It’s been a rocky offseason for Zion Williamson to say the least. When he hasn’t been dealing with a myriad of accusations from adult film actress Moriah Mills, the star forward has seen his name pop up in trade rumors every passing day. But according to GM David Griffin, he and Williamson are still on […]

There’s no mistaking that Zion Williamson, whenever he’s on the court, is one of the most talented players among the ten currently playing. And the New Orleans Pelicans certainly look like a much, much better team with Williamson on the court. Before Williamson went down with a season-ending injury on January 2, the Pelicans had […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson appeared on Gilbert Arenas’ show, and said he is following LeBron James’ blueprint this offseason when it comes to preparing to stay on the court next season. “So the diet pieces, I’m always able to come back each summer feeling good, looking good,” Zion Williamson said to Gilbert Arenas. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were among the league’s best during the 2022-23 season on January 2, 2023, when they took on the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. They entered the night with a 23-13 record, and Zion Williamson was playing some of the best basketball of his career, as the Pelicans looked like they were […]

Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson? The answer to that question remains uncertain, however, Shams Charania recently dropped an update on the situation, per Pat McAfee on Twitter. “I wouldn’t count on Zion Williamson getting traded,” Charania said on The Pat McAfee Show. “I think the potential of him getting traded… a lot […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been relatively quiet through free agency and during the offseason in general so far. There were whispers they were considering trading Zion Williamson during the NBA draft, but none of those really came to fruition. Still, the Pelicans did sneakily make one of the best moves this offseason — and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not exactly been very busy in the first weekend of the 2023 NBA free agency. Not surprisingly, they still have some needs to address moving forward. While they have added center Cody Zeller on a one-year deal and exercised their option on Herb Jones, they still need to address their […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young entered the NBA in 2018, which is actually just one year prior to when Zion Williamson and Ja Morant went No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, with all that has happened through the years, it somehow feels that Trae is the elder statesman among […]

The New Orleans Pelicans walked away from the 2023 NBA Draft with just one player. The team took UConn guard Jordan Hawkins with the No. 14 pick. That’s a fine pick, as Hawkins brings shooting and depth to the team. The Pelicans’ draft mistake has nothing to do with Henderson, though. The big miss for […]

The past few months have not been kind to Zion Williamson. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar was unable to help his team in the Play-In Tournament after failing to recover from a lingering hamstring injury. The 22-year-old was then subjected to trade rumors linking him to a move away from the Pels, which was then […]

For the past few weeks it seems, the NBA social media world was flooded with rumors and chatter regarding the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson. It seemed like no matter where you looked, the Pelicans were apparently ready to move on from Zion Williamson in a trade. Since joining the Pelicans, Williamson has struggled […]

Veteran sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back in criticizing adult film star Moriah Mills after she threatened to release her homemade adult film tape with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. For those who missed it, Mills recently took to Twitter to encourage the Pelicans to part ways with Williamson as his name […]

CJ McCollum has shut down the talks that Zion Williamson doesn’t have a relationship with the New Orleans Pelicans and his teammates. According to the veteran guard, that’s the complete opposite of what he has seen so far. Amid rumors that the Pelicans are exploring the possibility of trading Williamson, NBA insider Brian Windhorst expressed […]

The saga of New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and adult film actress Moriah Mills took another twist on Tuesday, as Twitter suspended Mills’ account. The NBA player’s alleged former girlfriend has been tweeting up a storm ever since she found out Williamson is having a baby with another woman. Mills has tweeted out insults, […]

Zion Williamson continues to be a mainstay in headlines swirling around the NBA. All of the headlines has some like Paul Pierce forgetting how good of a player he is, to which Kevin Garnett took serious offense, via Showtime Basketball. Kevin Garnett: "First off, Zion [Williamson] is a generational talent… M***********s was patient with [Joel] […]

All of the Zion Williamson trade rumors seem to be a sign that the New Orleans Pelicans and their young star aren’t quite on the same page. There has been tension between the Pelicans and Williamson over the superstar’s rehabilitation process from the injuries that have dominated his NBA career, according to The Athletic. The […]

NBA trade rumors involving the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson continue to swirl as the 2023 NBA Draft approaches. However, it now seems unlikely that Williamson actually gets traded before the NBA Draft, reports The Athletic’s William Guillory. “Zion getting traded before Thursday’s draft is fairly unlikely, multiple league sources tell The Athletic. Each was […]

No team in the NBA may face a bigger decision heading into Thursday’s draft than the Portland Trail Blazers. Owning the third overall pick is not an issue whatsoever for teams across the league given that high draft picks are extremely valuable, especially in what is a highly talented 2023 draft class. However, the Blazers […]

Rumors continue to swirl around the NBA surrounding the Portland Trailblazers’ No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and the New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. With the NBA Draft quickly approaching this Thursday, an eye-opening update has arisen in regards to what the Pelicans would need in return for trading one […]

Zion Williamson just couldn’t catch a break. After reports emerged that the New Orleans Pelicans have been “dismayed” over the recent off-court developments involving the big man, those same off-court issues continued to persist on Monday. That is after porn star Moriah Mills dropped some more nasty updates on her relationship with Williamson. On Twitter, […]

Zion Williamson has been making all sorts of headlines of late, but it’s not necessarily for all the right reasons. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar has been linked to a move away from the team via a blockbuster offseason trade, which not too long ago, would have been completely unthinkable. Moreover, the 22-year-old is also […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a Zion Williamson conundrum. The All-Star forward’s talent cannot be doubted but the same can be said about his inability to stay out of headlines. Whether it’s his myriad of injuries (which is mostly out of his control) or his recently unveiled off-court affairs (which he can control), the 22-year-old […]

Will the New Orleans Pelicans trade Zion Williamson? That’s the question everyone is wondering about following the Phoenix Suns’ recent trade for Bradley Beal. Although there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding Williamson’s future in New Orleans, Bill Simmons believes the Pelicans’ star will be traded soon, per The Bill Simmons podcast, via NBACentral on […]

The NBA’s trade season is officially underway with the recent blockbuster that sent All-Star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. Now, it appears focus could shift toward the New Orleans Pelicans, as their two star cornerstones Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are viewed as players that could be listed on the block at some point […]

Ever since it was reported that the New Orleans Pelicans had interest in moving up to select Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, there’s been speculation that Zion Williamson could be traded for the No. 2 or No. 3 overall pick. Because the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Blazers own those draft picks, it only […]