According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson might be no longer over the summer. It might come to fruition after the Pelicans teased trading Williamson during the season.

Multiple reporters including NBC Sports' Kurt Helin have indicated that the Pelicans are not expected to waive Williamson. That limits the Pelicans' options to either trading Williamson or committing to at least one more season with him. According to Charania, the latter option may necessitate some offseason discussion with the oft-injured star.

Dan Titus, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin break down Zion Williamson's up-and-down season with the New Orleans Pelicans, highlighting his injury woes and why the team may move on from him ahead of the 2026 NBA Season.