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Just like the rest of us, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has spent a lot of time under self-quarantine as well. But unlike the rest of us, Mahomes just recently got half a billion dollars richer. But might there be an NBA player that’s cut from the same superstar cloth as Mahomes? The big […]

Everyone’s eyes are on Memphis Grizzlies rookie sensation Ja Morant. His chances of nabbing the NBA Rookie of the Year is his to lose but is still constantly being challenged by New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson.  Like many top NBA players, Morant has a ton of interesting tattoos. Over the quarantine, Morant took […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is taking his love for Thanos to another level. The new face of the Pelicans franchise recently got a custom Thanos chain for his 20th birthday. The fancy new jewelry is the famous Thanos gauntlet. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWpwx_nVbW/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWtdU3narE/ Williamson is already built like Thanos. Now, the high-flyer has a mini […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has a message about rookie Zion Williamson, and the rest of the NBA may not like it. During a conference call with Pelicans reporters on Monday, Ball admitted that Williamson somehow got even stronger during the NBA hiatus. Lonzo on Zion #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/ILjUFjX1Ll — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) […]

Zion Williamson turned 20 years old on Monday and the New Orleans Pelicans star is bound to receive plenty of greetings throughout the day, including from his NBA family. Yet one greeting he did not expect was that of Carole Baskin, one of the main characters in the popular Netflix show Tiger King. Baskin — flower […]

The NBA is beaming with young talent, from blazing fast speed demons like De’Aaron Fox to deadeye shooters like Jamal Murray, to high-flying studs like Zion Williamson. All three of these players have one thing in common — they’re all promising, budding stars under 24 years of age. Here at ClutchPoints, we’ll give you the […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson was able to work on his body and basketball game during the NBA hiatus since he has a hoop in his New Orleans home. While speaking to Pelicans reporters on Thursday, Williamson said he and his stepdad worked extremely hard during the hiatus. “Me and my stepdad just found […]

A recent glimpse into the New Orleans Pelicans’ ramp-up workouts showed a masked Zion Williamson, who would soon receive the Batman treatment in the comments: Built for this 💪 pic.twitter.com/xdB0OMex35 — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 2, 2020 Looking fit and ready to hit the weight room, images of Bane from the Batman series soon […]

New Orleans rookie sensation Zion Williamson has been selected as the newest athlete to grace the NBA 2K21 cover. It makes a lot of sense, given how the 19-year-old is currently one of the biggest names in the NBA and how his reach extends to a global audience. However, more than a few fans were […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has probably been the best rookie in the NBA this season because he has played the entire year while remaining productive. However, he isn’t getting quite the shine of New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson. Williamson was named the next gen cover athlete for NBA 2K21, something that has […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is honored to be on the cover of the next-generation release of NBA 2K21, a nod he received even before completing his first year in the league. The Pelicans phenom became the youngest player to grace the cover of the franchise — something he found truly special: “Realizing that […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie star Zion Williamson has been announced as one of the cover athletes of the popular basketball video game NBA 2K21. This comes soon after Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was named the franchise’s cover athlete of the year. Williamson’s cover will be displayed in next-generation consoles like PlayStation 5 […]

Amid all the hype and fame, Zion Williamson is an overall humble and down-to-earth kid. He’s very grateful to his upbringing, as his mother Sharonda Simpson and his stepfather Lee Anderson have been key figures in developing his God-given talents. But who is his real father? Here’s everything you need to know about Zion’s biological […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans’ seeding games schedule was released for the NBA restart, non-supporters of the Pelicans questioned whether the NBA was doing everything it possibly could to get Zion Williamson in the playoffs. New Orleans will face the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings (twice), Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs […]

Like most five year olds, Zion Williamson dreamed of being a professional basketball player and starring in the NBA. His hard work, sheer size and immense talent helped shape him into the player he is today. But he may not have gotten to his status as a household name without his mother Sharonda Sampson pushing […]

It seems like the sky’s the limit when it comes to Zion Williamson’s future. When you see him soaring through the air with unlimited hang time, it feels like maybe even the sky isn’t high enough. The only thing that could possibly keep him grounded might just be is health. Zion Williamson is a force […]

Zion Williamson had a short stay with the Duke Blue Devils. Not only did he spend just a single year with the Blue Devils, but the campaign was marred with injuries, causing him to miss out on a good chunk of the season. Nevertheless, this was more than enough to secure him the first overall […]

Zion Williamson is clearly going to make a lot of money throughout his years in the NBA. But more than likely, he’ll be making the most from his potentially max level NBA contracts down the line. But for now, Zion is signed to his 2019 rookie-scale deal. Since Williamson was the first overall pick, he […]

Not only is Zion Williamson the biggest new attraction in the NBA, but he’s also the hottest target for endorsements and sponsorship deals. Big corporations are clearly seeing the potential marketability of the young star, just like how we all see his potential on the basketball court. The verdict is his impact is clearly off […]

Zion Williamson is going to make a boatload of money throughout his NBA career. He will without a doubt be signing more than one max contract as his NBA journey moves along. But for now, he has to settle for his pro-rated rookie scale contract. Let’s break it down shall we? Zion Williamson was the […]

Though the New Orleans Pelicans are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA, they’ve still managed to make headlines in their brief history in the league. Changing stadiums, addresses, ownership and even superstars have made this interesting franchise from The Big Easy a little bit more colorful. Here are some of the notable moments […]

While Zion Williamson is a monster on the NBA hardwood, he’s facing another kind of challenge off the court. The legal battle between Williamson and his ex-agent Gina Ford has waged on for over a year now — now known as the Zion Williamson lawsuit drama. The recent news is that Gina Ford of Prime […]

One of the biggest downsides of the NBA hiatus is that it pushed pause on New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson’s electric rookie season after it had already been delayed once due to injury. With so much uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, it seemed like Williamson’s debut campaign may even be cut short altogether. […]

Attorneys of New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson countered his former agent’s allegations that he violated NCAA rules while at Duke, deeming the claims as “unsubstantiated conjecture” as they seek relief from a federal judge in a contractual court dispute. Gina Ford, Williamson’s former agent with the Florida-based Prime Sports Marketing, is being charged […]

Is the 2019 NBA Draft class the best from the last decade? Absolutely not. As a matter of fact, we will argue today that it is actually the worst NBA Draft class over the past 10 years, at least for now. For starters, we need to lay out the premise. As of writing, we have […]

JJ Redick recently went on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” and predictably, the pair had to discuss Redick’s New Orleans Pelicans teammate Zion Williamson. We all know how Williamson possesses a freakish combination of speed, strength, and athleticism — factors that will likely contribute to him becoming a great player in the very near future. However, […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s courtroom proceedings hit a snag after the his former marketing agent hilariously sent a subpoena to the wrong person. Gina Ford filed a $100 million lawsuit against the 6-foot-7 forward for allegedly breaching their marketing deal. Williamson is also being questioned for the supposed impermissible benefits he took while […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has been granted a full stay in a lawsuit put forth by Gina Ford of Prime Sports Marketing. The Florida Third District Court of Appeal granted the stay, meaning legal proceedings will move to Williamson’s home state of North Carolina. BREAKING: Zion Williamson is granted a full stay of […]

Collectible trading cards are more of a novelty in sports these days. Unless your name is Zion Williamson. Zion’s rookie card with the New Orleans Pelicans recently sold for $100,000 on eBay, per Darren Rovell of The Action Network. Zion Williamson card sells for nearly $100,000, assuming, and this is a big eBay if, the […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson was not announced as the NBA 2K21 cover athlete on Thursday. Instead, NBA 2K just used Williamson for the unveiling of the new game since he’s a rising star in the NBA. He also has a 2K endorsement deal. The popular video game will have multiple cover athletes and […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie power forward Zion Williamson debuted the launch teaser video for NBA 2K21, 2K’s flagship professional basketball game, during Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal (via ClutchPoints). Zion Williamson on the cover of NBA 2K21 on #PS5? 👀 pic.twitter.com/yT6cbL6s9q — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 11, 2020 NBA 2K21 pic.twitter.com/nOZzVlTkHG — Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) June 11, […]

Four months will have gone by before basketballs start bouncing in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World in late July. The NBA season’s hiatus will officially come to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers being one of the teams gearing up for a potential run at a title. Only 22 teams are invited to […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson just earned a small yet important victory in his legal battle pertaining to the alleged improper benefits he received prior to signing with Duke in 2018. A report by the New York Post states that Williamson’s camp has succeeded in blocking a lawsuit filed by his former marketing […]

New Orleans Pelicans talent Zion Williamson is not out of the woods yet. A Miami judge denied his request for a protective order, ruling that the former Duke standout must answer questions under oath about his college eligibility, according to attorney Darren Heitner. The Pelicans rookie and his legal team hoped to stop the discovery […]

Recent rumors suggest that the NBA wants New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson in the playoffs. As the NBA mulls over possible postseason scenarios, reports claim that all options would include Williamson and the Pelicans no matter what. The Pelicans are currently 10th in the Western Conference. They are 3.5 games behind the no. 8 […]

A recent report noted that the NBA was looking to include New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson in any possible format iteration. NBC Sports’ Tom Haberstroh initially reported that in conversations with those familiar with the NBA’s plan to resume the 2019-20 season, Williamson’s name kept popping up. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst indicated that has been […]

The NBA remains suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic, but New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson still finds himself under fire. Earlier this month, Williamson’s former agent–Gina Ford of Prime Sports Marketing–filed court documents alleging Zion received “impermissible benefits” to play at Duke University. Ford stipulated Williamson should have to answer a series of questions to […]

If the 2019-20 NBA season resumes in July at Walt Disney World, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson could be a key to the league’s playoff seeding and return-to-play format, per Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. The NBA is reportedly considering a non-traditional first-round playoff series, with a group stage format being thrown out as […]

A lot has been said about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and the amazing debut campaign he has had so far. However, there is perhaps no higher praise than the recent statement of Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who claims that Morant is the future of the NBA. According to the Detroit Pistons legend, he […]