Zion Williamson Articles - Page 46

Duke forward and soon-to-be No. 1 overall selection Zion Williamson has received an invite from USA Basketball to join the 10-man Select team that will compete alongside the 18-man training camp roster head coach Gregg Popovich will assemble in Las Vegas for World Cup competition, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Much […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks currently own the top three picks, respectively, in the 2019 NBA Draft. With these three struggling franchises slated to hold on to their picks come this summer, former Duke Blue Devils big man Zion Williamson, former Murray State Racers point guard Ja Morant and former […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has certainly been busy in recent weeks. With the 2018-19 season coming to a close and the offseason nearly underway, Silver has had a pretty frequent media presence, including appearances on ESPN’s “Get Up!” and AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds’ PodcastOne Sports Now. Silver told Reynolds on the latest episode that […]

With the NBA Draft just three weeks away, it has been ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Murray State freshman point guard Ja Morant will be out of action for around a month following a minor knee procedure. ESPN Sources: Point guard Ja Morant — the projected No. 2 pick in the June NBA Draft […]

Consensus 2019 NBA Draft No. 1 pick Zion Williamson signed with CAA Sports agency after spending the vast majority of his post-collegiate career without representation. CAA Sports represents plenty of notable clients in the sports industry, including Paul George, Chris Paul, D’Angelo Russell in the NBA and other stars in different sports. We are proud […]

The CAA is getting closer to signing Duke phenom Zion Williamson, according to Sean Deveney of The Sporting News. Deveney adds that while nothing is done yet, “signs are pointing” to an agreement being reached. Williamson is the consensus No. 1 overall pick in next month’s NBA Draft, and it would be beyond shocking if […]

Many consider Cam Reddish’s season with Duke to be a disappointment. Coming out of high school last year as a top 3 recruit throughout the nation, the 6-foot-8 swingman’s inability to live up to his hype saw his stock fall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Reddish recently addressed this issue, and explained the reason why […]

Zion Williamson is expected to earn a lot of money right from his first year in the league. Aside from the rookie contract that he is about to get, the Duke University superstar will get sponsorships deals left and right when he officially makes the jump to the big league. Popular actor and rapper Master […]

Projected No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson still doesn’t have an NBA agent, but that could change soon. According to Sean Deveney of Sporting News, Williamson could reportedly hire an agent possibly as early as next week. While Williamson’s family will still lean heavily on Wells for advice, the goal for choosing an agency […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

The NBA Draft is less than a month away. The league’s new and enthralling lottery system established which teams will be making the first 14 picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Lottery and will make the first selection on June 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The […]

The New Orleans Pelicans caught a big break during the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. Going in, the Pels had a 6.0% chance to win what is essentially labeled as the Zion Williamson sweepstakes. Well, luck was on their side (depending on who you ask) and the Pelicans have a shot to correct mistakes that were […]

Turns out, Zion Williamson didn’t actually get snubbed for an autograph by New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis and Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall. Williamson was apparently misquoted by the New York Post. The high-flyer, who is expected to be selected by the Pelicans with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft last week, fans and media pundits immediately assumed that Zion Williamson was devastated and that he did not want to play in New Orleans. However, we don’t really have any real evidence of that, and Pelicans general manager David Griffin […]

UPDATE: Zion Williamson was apparently misquoted, and he never was snubbed by Anthony Davis or John Wall. An updated story on what actually happened can be found here.  Zion Williamson is hoping to shape his NBA career much differently than what he’s experienced with professional players from a young age. The Duke forward, now the […]

The 2019 NBA Draft will be here before you know it, and there are plenty of storylines revolving around the various prospects that will see their lives change on draft night in June. Of course, after the New Orleans Pelicans won the lottery, each and every NBA franchise pretty much knew what that meant: Zion […]

New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin is going to do his best to convince Anthony Davis to stay because he believes he can create a ‘Big 3’ of Davis, Jrue Holiday and Zion Williamson in The Big Easy, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. The Pelicans are expected to draft Williamson […]

ESPN’s NBA Draft Lottery special wasn’t about the 2019 draft class as a whole, nor the teams whose fates would be so drastically altered by the bounce of ping pong balls. Instead, the “worldwide leader” spent a full hour fawning over Duke sensation Zion Williamson to the extent that it easily made some viewers, and […]

The high school coach of Zion Williamson, Lee Sartor, says Zion would be honored to play for the New Orleans Pelicans and won’t return to Duke or request a trade. The Pelicans won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday in Chicago and will likely take Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 […]

Zion Williamson’s shoe deal reportedly has potential to set records for a draftee, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. The New Orleans Pelicans won the Draft Lottery on Tuesday in Chicago and will select Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Draft is on June 20. He’s arguably the […]

During this time last year, RJ Barrett was considered as the favorite to become the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. But ever since Zion Williamson emerged, his draft stock fell, and now he’s expected to be selected third overall this June. But there was no news about Barrett being upset about Williamson’s […]

Projected first overall pick Zion Williamson met with New Orleans Pelicans’ representatives in Chicago to discuss his future with the franchise, and the Duke University freshman had a positive reaction to the meeting. He believes that New Orleans will be a great place to start his career, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: […]

Despite rumors of his disappointment after the New York Knicks fell short of the No. 1 overall pick in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, Zion Williamson’s stepfather Lee Anderson dispelled rumors of his stepson potentially returning to Duke in hopes of avoiding landing with the New Orleans Pelicans, who won the top pick: “We met with […]

After a truly shocking NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, preeminent takesman Skip Bayless of FS1’s Undisputed chimed in on the proceedings, as well his opinions on where Zion Williamson should have ended up. Interestingly, Skip argued that Williamson “belonged in New York,” citing that “Zion-to-the-Knicks” was a foregone conclusion before the NBA Draft Lottery. […]

Nick Young shared his insights about the NBA Draft Lottery which saw the New Orleans Pelicans get the first overall pick. For Swaggy P, the Pels better not make a mistake and get the top prospect, Zion Williamson. Apart from picking Williamson, Young also suggested that they trade for his Duke teammate RJ Barrett — […]

An anonymous general manager says Zion Williamson is already a “top five asset” in the NBA, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery on Tuesday and have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is on June 20. The Pelicans are widely expected […]

ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst says that Zion Williamson has the option of returning to Duke since he hasn’t signed with an NBA agent or a shoe deal. The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery on Tuesday and are expected to draft Williamson first overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is on June 20. […]

FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd thinks Zion Williamson should refuse to go to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans won the draft lottery on Tuesday and are widely expected to select Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Cowherd points to how New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, among others, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are undoubtedly still feeling over the moon following Tuesday night’s coup of the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. New Orleans Saints executive vice president Mickey Loomis (who’s also involved with the Pelicans) has caught the Zion Williamson fever. Loomis even sent a personal message to Pelicans head […]

On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans won the Zion Williamson sweepstakes. Wednesday morning, New Orleans Saints coachSean Payton was already trying to recruit him to be a two-sport athlete. @ZionW32 @PelicansNBA Had a thought……… pic.twitter.com/OAmAuVWGYW — Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) May 15, 2019 Payton tweeted a photoshopped picture of the former Duke Blue Devils basketball […]

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated all odds and lucked their way into the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, effectively changing the scope of what was already bound to be a mind-blowing summer of free agency. Yet even if the consensus top-overall pick Zion Williamson makes his way to The Big Easy, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have won the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, and it seems new executive vice president David Griffin had a gut feeling it would happen even before it was made official. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Griffin told everyone who attended the general managers meeting prior to the lottery […]

The New Orleans Pelicans hit the jackpot on Tuesday night’s NBA draft lottery when the ping pong balls determined that they would select first in the 2019 NBA draft. Cameras caught the Pelicans ticketing staff leading up to Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum’s announcement, and they went absolutely bonkers when they found out that their Pelicans […]

Now that the New Orleans Pelicans own the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson is as good as theirs. The question remains: how will head coach Alvin Gentry determine his position in the pros? Gentry told The Washington Post national NBA writer Ben Golliver that it’s a good problem to have. […]

On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans made waves in the NBA world by winning the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery — giving the team a chance to select Zion Williamson in June’s NBA Draft. The last time New Orleans won the lottery, they selected Anthony Davis, which turned out well for a time. However, the […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell reacted to a post showing a New York Knicks fan with a Zion Williamson tattoo. A fan posted a short video showing a Knicks fan who decided to have a “Zion” tattoo that was patterned from the team’s logo. This was in anticipation of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, where […]

The New Orleans Pelicans won the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, which puts them in pole position to land the best prospect to come out of college since, well, player that’s currently on the team’s roster – Anthony Davis. Of course, Davis might not be on the team for very much longer as […]

After immense hype and mammoth buildup, the New Orleans Pelicans were crowned winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. Of course, all teams with a chance at the number one overall pick were clamoring for the opportunity to draft Zion Williamson out of Duke University – a slam-dunk prospect that will likely light the league […]

Duke star Zion Williamson is likely heading to New Orleans this June. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been to the city yet. The New Orleans Pelicans, surprisingly, got the No.1 pick in the recently concluded 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. They are expected to select Zion, who has been the consensus top pick of this year’s draft. After […]