Zion Williamson played only six games in the 2024-25 NBA season. On November 6, he suffered a strained hamstring during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Initially, he was expected to be sidelined for 4 to 6 weeks. However, it has now been seven weeks, and the big question among NBA analysts and fans is, “What is next for Williamson?”
Fans and analysts are speculating that a trade could benefit Williamson in the 2024-25 NBA season. Recently, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks shared that an Eastern Conference executive mentioned figuring out Williamson’s trade value is “the hardest question to answer in the NBA right now.”
“It’s really hard to see anybody paying a ton for him right now, but there are a very limited number of players in the league when healthy who are at or near the franchise-player tier. The only way you win at the highest level is to have a guy who can do the type of things he can do if he’s healthy. I would probably do something stupid to get him if it were me making decisions.” Eastern Conference executive said to ESPN.
An anonymous Eastern Conference executive implies that he’d risk it all for Zion Williamson if the Pelicans made him available
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"I would probably do something stupid to get him if it were me making decisions."
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Williamson has returned to practice this week after missing 24 games due to a hamstring injury. Although he is participating in a limited capacity, his comeback has sparked excitement among Pelicans fans, especially as the team faces the challenges of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Rival General Manager Commends Williamson In Recent Interview
Despite playing only six games this season, Williamson displayed elite-level performances. He is averaging 22.7 points, eight rebounds, and 5.5 assists. Due to his incredible skills, a rival general manager praised Williamson in a recent interview with ESPN.
“He’s dominant when he plays. But when’s the last time you’ve seen him play?” a rival general manager told ESPN.
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The Pelicans are in a challenging position during the 2024-25 NBA season. They are currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with only five wins and 28 losses. Their situation is critical, but Williamson’s upcoming return from injury may provide the boost they need to improve their performance.
