Overview

• At media day, Williamson said he feels the best he has since college and outlined a varied offseason program that included boxing and field work.
• Executive vice president Joe Dumars praised Williamson’s effort, saying he has been great, while emphasizing that “with greatness comes responsibility.”
• Willie Green and teammate Trey Murphy III said Williamson looks in great shape, is showing more leadership in five‑on‑five work, and appears slimmer.
• Herb Jones and Murphy have been scrimmaging at full speed, while return dates remain unspecified for Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and rookie Derik Queen (left wrist).
• After a 21–61 season, New Orleans retooled by adding Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney and Saddiq Bey and drafting Jeremiah Fears and Queen, as skepticism lingers and Williamson told doubters to “stay over there.”