?Zion [Williamson] to the Mavs I?m Afraid?: Shocking Update on NBA Star?s Future Drives Fans to Create Impossible Routes to Their Favorite Teams

Trade rumors and the upcoming NBA draft have taken center stage after the?2023 post-season came to an end, with Denver winning their first-ever title. When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion Williamson with the first pick in the 2019 NBA draft, not many would have thought that he will lock horns with injuries more often than locking horns with his opponents. In a recent update about the Pelicans’ star, countless uncertainties now loom over the future of an injured Williamson.

Since Zion Williamson’s uncanny tryst with injuries, many basketball pundits saw a bleak future for him in New Orleans. Nevertheless, as the recent rumor suggests, Williamson might not be in New Orleans the next season. Fuelling the chaos the update has brought forth, some fans are now guessing Williamson’s next destination.

Shocking Zion Williamson rumor emerges

It has widely been rumored that the Pelicans might trade Zion Williamson in order to move up in the upcoming NBA draft. Though Williamson has the potential to emerge as a franchise superstar, his back-to-back injuries have put his abilities in a dubious light. Consequentially, it is not unlikely that the Pelicans might move on from the 22-year-old to bring in other promising young talents. According to Sideline Sources’ latest Instagram post, Williamson might soon bid farewell to the Pelicans.

In their latest post about Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, Sideline Sources has cited the veteran journalist Bill Simmons.?“Bill Simmons: Trusted source says Zion Williamson will not be on Pelicans come Thursday. Zion seems to be available… I had somebody tell me yesterday that I trust that he will not be on the team come Thursday. I was like, really? I haven’t heard. And they’re like, you watch.”

Sideline Sources’ update has become a superhit on Instagram, with many rushing in with responses to the 22-year-old’s shocking update.

Williamson update unleashes chaos in NBA fandom

Although not official, the recent Zion Williamson update has gained traction in the hoops community. Some fans think that Zion had found a home in New Orleans. On the other hand, a few are all the more eager to make him a route to their favorite team. “Zion to the Mavs I’m afraid,”?said a fan.

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Here are some responses from fans.

“Draymond for Zion?”

“That sucks the pelicans were really good with Zion too bad he can?t get healthy.”

“Sixers will trade Tobias Harris for Zion and take those problems off you….”

“Yeah I want zion gone.. he is becoming too much of a problem… hornets should take zion and let pelicans have scoot.”

“Zion to the Hornets.”

“Send Zion to ATL.”

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What do you think about Zion Williamson’s future? Will he stay in New Orleans? If not, where do you wish to see him? Let us know in the comments below.