Zion Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans remain a major talking point even during the All-Star break. In fact, it has even become a huge focus after the likes of James Harden and Ben Simmons forced their way out of their teams during the trade deadline.

According to the latest report from Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated, team executives around the NBA are already bracing to make a move for the next star player who would ask out of their current situations. And the biggest name being thrown around? Williamson.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has also been mentioned, but it is worth noting that the superstar scorer recently expressed his commitment to the team and to winning a championship in Rip City. The same goes for Donovan Mitchell, denying the rumors and saying he is figuring a way to win with the Salt Lake City franchise.

Per Sports Illustrated: The teams that have a star are feverishly doing everything to keep them happy. The rest are plotting to poach them. Around the league, team executives are already bracing (and/or plotting) for the next disenchanted star to ask out, with speculation focused on Zion Williamson in New Orleans, Damian Lillard in Portland and Donovan Mitchell in Utah.

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Zion Williamson remains sidelined for the Pelicans as he recovers from a foot injury. However, it is worth noting that reports about his frustration with the team and its inability to get star players to surround him have surfaced persistently in recent months.

There are ongoing beliefs that Williamson wants to play for a bigger market team, which highlights the possibility of him asking to be traded.

It remains to be seen what will happen to Williamson and the Pelicans' partnership. For now, it is a developing story worth keeping an eye on.