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Zion Williamson is about to embark on one of the most highly anticipated rookie seasons in NBA history. However, it has come with a notion that the big man is locked in to be a star and excel from the get-go. These are unfair and, quite frankly, unrealistic expectations for Williamson to meet as a […]

Not long after his final game at Duke, shoe brands prepared to make their best pitch to soon-to-be No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, who would land with the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2019 NBA Draft. Puma, which had just resurfaced last season by signing top overall pick Deandre Ayton, along with several familiar […]

There are a lot of really good players around the NBA, and in a league that has really changed over the last several years, players who may not have been all that useful 10 years ago are suddenly really important today. But even with the NBA landscape changing and with the infusion of new talent […]

Although New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has not been in town very long, he has already gotten well-acquainted with the city’s biggest star in New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Despite what appear to be vast differences between the two, they have already formed quite a bond. According to Brett Martel of The Washington […]

Atlanta Hawks power forward Jabari Parker has more than a few things in common with New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Both were highly-recruited from high school, and both guys ended up playing for Duke under the tutelage of the great Mike Krzyzewski. Moreover, both Parker and Williamson were selected very early on in […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is looking forward to having another epic Slam Dunk contest battle in the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. Gordon is eyeing another showdown with Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. LaVine will likely join the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, as Chicago is set to host next year’s All-Star Weekend. The high-flying forward […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has signed a multi-year partnership deal with NBA2K, the company announced on Monday. According to a report from Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, the former No. 1 overall pick will be integrated in various game initiatives, consumer events, brand creative and social activations. .@NBA2K announced they have signed #Pelicans’ rookie […]

Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett have dreamed of a potential partnership in the pros, and that could have become a reality if New Orleans Pelicans trading up for the No. 3 overall pick to bring the Duke teammates together under one roof. That obviously didn’t happen, as the Pelicans wound up trading the No. 4 […]

The fine designers at 2K and Visual Concepts have been revealing the ratings for the players who will be included in NBA 2K20. Pelicans No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson was given an 81 overall, and he’s more than happy with that score. Williamson, who recently signed a shoe deal with Jordan Brand, sat […]

Zion Williamson sees great potential in new teammate Lonzo Ball, who will have a chance to restart his career in New Orleans with the Pelicans. How high a potential? Williamson thinks he can flourish in a faster pace, even to the point of becoming the best point guard in the league: “That is in his […]

Zion Williamson has high expectations for himself and his team’s first season with a rebuilt squad. The No. 1 overall pick could see the New Orleans Pelicans hitting a ceiling as high as the championship in the near future, but knows that won’t come without its share of hard work: “Me being confident in my […]

The recent departure of Anthony Davis opened the way for No. 1 overall selection Zion Williamson to carve his own legend in The Big Easy, but that big a power comes with its share of responsibility. It didn’t take long for Williamson to face the reality of the NBA and the free-agency process, including questions […]

New Orleans Saints teammates Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara welcomed Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson to training camp on Monday. As part of the honorary visit, Brees put together a bit of a skills challenge: “We’ve got a little combo match here,” Brees said before kicking off the skills contest. “It’s going to involve shooting baskets, […]

An executive who works for the New Orleans Pelicans wants No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson to “work as hard as he can and be a sponge from our veterans.” The Pelicans have surrounded Williamson with three solid veterans in Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Derrick Favors. New Orleans GM David Griffin has already said […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not quite ready to hand Zion Williamson the keys to the franchise as a rookie in the league, with executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin still sold on giving veteran star Jrue Holiday the reins for the time being, as he first said in his post-draft press conference. […]

For months now, NBA personnel have been attempting to find a comparison for New Orleans Pelicans rookie and 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson. Blessed with a unique combination of strength, speed and dynamic athleticism, Williamson is a physical specimen unlike any that the league has seen before. While some have compared him to […]

Zion Williamson barely played one half of basketball during the 2019 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. For some analysts, this is reason for concern. After Williamson suffered a bruised knee in his first exhibition with the New Orleans Pelicans, his former coach–Mike Krzyzewski–indicated that Williamson likely should not have suited up at all. The […]

New Orleans Pelicans prized rookie Zion Williamson has often been compared to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the past. This definitely seems to be the case for Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. According to Griffin, who himself was a first-hand witness to the rise of LeBron James during the […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin does not have a playing weight determined for No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, who looked out of shape and was consequently pulled from the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League after suffering an injury following a quick stint on the court. Griffin claims Williamson is […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the first overall pick in this year’s draft, has made his decision to agree to a shoe deal with Jordan Brand, and according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, his endorsement contract is the richest ever for an NBA freshman. Prior to Williamson announcing his decision on social media, several shoe […]

Luka Doncic and his camp are expecting that the Dallas Mavericks rising superstar will get his own lucrative shoe deal after rookie sensation Zion Williamson finalized his endorsement contract. Williamson, the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, agreed to a multi-year shoe deal with Jordan Brand. The terms of the deal were not […]

At one point in his career, Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker was in a similar situation that New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson is now.  Although he was never as hyped up as Zion as a prospect, Parker was also a Duke freshman who was considered to be a franchise-changing player. Parker, like Williamson, played […]

Zion Williamson’s endorsement deal with Nike’s Jordan Brand is worth $75 million over seven years. The New Orleans Pelicans forward repotedly spurned bigger deals to join the brand of his childhood idol, Michael Jordan. Zion’s sneaker deal is 7 years, $75-million, one source says. https://t.co/bddwtHaHHm — Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) July 23, 2019 On Wednesday, ESPN’s […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson made a splash when it was announced that the phenom had signed with Jordan Brand before he has even played an NBA game. While it hasn’t yet been revealed how much Williamson will be paid, most assume it will be one of the biggest shoe deals in history. Incredibly, […]

Zion Williamson, the most sought after sneaker endorser to enter the league since LeBron James, has officially signed with Jordan Brand. In a statement, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan praised the New Orleans Pelicans rookie for wanting to “shock the world,” taking his namesake brand along with him. “Zion’s incredible determination, character and play are […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward and No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson has signed with Jordan Brand, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Well, this should be fun. Welcome to the family, @ZionWilliamson. #JUMPMAN pic.twitter.com/nSY2Eh0Fnu — Jordan (@Jumpman23) July 23, 2019 Williamson had a bevy of choices to sign with ahead of the start […]

The odds have been released on the top three candidates for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and unsurprisingly, the top three picks of the draft have the best chances. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, and RJ Barrett hold the top spots. Here are the complete odds as released by Odds Shark: Odds to win […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has decided to withdraw from the USA Basketball Select Team for this summer’s FIBA World Cup training, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania also notes that the Pelicans are focused on fully integrating the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft into the […]

Zion Williamson’s chosen footwear at Summer League was no accident. According to TMZ Sports, the New Orleans Pelicans rookie remains a sneaker free agent precisely because Puma, which he rocked publicly in Las Vegas, has emerged as a “major contender” to sign him to an endorsement contract. Most assumed Williamson was destined to be Nike’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially withdrawn their trademark application for the phrase uttered by rookie Zion Williamson at the NBA draft. The former Duke phenom will now have a clear path to branding the term ‘let’s dance’, which he already has filed a trademark request for. Now that the Pelicans have abandoned their pursuit […]

This year’s first overall pick Zion Williamson will make his much-anticipated debut at the Madison Square Garden when the New Orleans Pelicans square off against the New York Knicks in a preseason game scheduled for October 18. The Knicks preseason schedule: Oct. 7 at WashingtonOct. 11 vs. WashingtonOct. 16 vs. HawksOct. 18 vs. Pelicans — […]

The criticism and hearsay regarding Zion Williamson and his adaptation to the NBA game once again swirled around the New Orleans Pelicans after Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski claimed he was not ready to take on Summer League before the NBA team ruled him out for the rest of the event after 10 minutes of playing […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had one of the busiest offseasons in the league, trading away superstar big man Anthony Davis and selecting Zion Williamson with the first overall pick of the draft. But while things looked like “doomsday” earlier this year when Davis requested a trade, the Pelicans have rebounded rather nicely. Of course, […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard has played with some great talent in his career, suiting up alongside Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce just to name a few. Now, he gets a chance to play with one of the most hyped up players in the NBA at the moment, Zion Williamson. Moore spoke […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans player Kendrick Perkins shared a bit of wisdom with his former team on Monday. Perkins warned the franchise that if they’re not careful with Zion Williamson, the pounds could add up quickly in a city with some of the best food in the United States. Pelicans better lock Zion in the […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson may have been shut down for the rest of the Summer League, but he was seen taking some shots during the team’s warm-ups ahead of its game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Zion Williamson wasn’t doing serious shooting drills. In fact, he was just having a little bit of fun. […]

Count Lonzo Ball as enthusiastic to play alongside 2019 first overall pick Zion Williamson. Ball spoke to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk on Saturday and talked about his new teammate: “Man, I’ve never seen somebody that size move like him,” Ball said of the hyped rookie out of Duke. “… He’s only 19, right? He’s definitely a […]

The NBA Summer League is not the greatest indicator of future success (or lack thereof), but that doesn’t mean fans can’t react to disappointing performances by young players. Here are the five biggest disappointments so far from the 2019 Summer League. 5. Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr., Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland is 1-7 in Summer […]

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski had some interesting remarks about Zion Williamson’s Summer League experience while recruiting an an event in South Carolina this week. Krzyzewski, who coached the Pelicans rookie for his lone season with the Blue Devils, thinks his former pupil should not have participated in the offseason tournament. “No, I thought really […]