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ESPN Panel Tabs Zion Williamson as Most Likely Star to Request a Trade

Injury-driven uncertainty now frames his future in New Orleans.

Mar 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) attempt to go after a loose ball in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Pelicans Zion Williamson Voted Most Likely NBA Star To Request Trade

Overview

  • ESPN’s Summer Forecast insiders gave Williamson the most votes in the category, with 10, ahead of Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) and LeBron James (6).
  • The polling reflects opinion rather than action, as there has been no public trade request from Williamson.
  • ESPN’s Tim MacMahon noted that a healthy, strong start could prompt Williamson to seek a fresh start away from a franchise he described as stuck in neutral.
  • New Orleans recently guaranteed $39.4 million for Williamson’s 2025-26 season under his 2022 extension, with later years tied to games-played thresholds.
  • Persistent availability concerns remain central to evaluations after just 214 career games since 2019 and 30 games last season, as the Pelicans reshaped leadership and the roster with Joe Dumars’ arrival, the CJ McCollum trade, Jordan Poole’s return, and the drafting of Derik Queen.