The superstar the Detroit Pistons want to become title contenders

Have the New Orleans Pelicans grown tired of waiting for Zion Williamson to be healthy long enough to make an impact on the franchise? Trade rumors surrounding Zion and the Pelicans have resurfaced, and this time, with a new front office in place, the moment may have come. 

New Orleans had its worst season in 20 years, since they were the Hornets. A 21-61 record this season left the team in shambles, and a new direction is needed. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report has proposed the following trade that could bring Zion together with Cade Cunningham as the new pair in the Motor City. 

The Detroit Pistons would receive Zion Williamson, while the New Orleans Pelicans would acquire Jaden Ivey, Tobias Harris, Bobi Klintman, a protected 2027 first-round pick (top-three protected), and a 2025 second-round pick (via TOR). For the Pistons, it gives them a second superstar, something that all true contending teams need to have. "Cunningham needs a legitimate co-star to have a chance at playoff contention," writes Buckley.

A win-win trade

Williamson, when healthy, is the most dynamic offensive force around, averaging 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 214 regular-season games. But of course, staying healthy has not been his strong suit, missing over 55% of his team's games since entering the league in 2019. But the Pistons need to make a big move to join the elite in the East, and this could be it if Zion can find a way to stay on the court.

The Pelicans, and new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars, could shed the burden of waiting. Waiting year after year for Zion to stay healthy. They need to chart a new course. New Orleans, in this hypothetical deal, would land an excellent young piece in Jaden Ivey to start building a new backcourt for the future, along with a good first-round pick and a very solid second-round pick.

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