Zion Williamson among star players on Rockets' radar
So, who are the Rockets interested in as franchise centerpiece material? League sources say that Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell (who is 27 and widely expected to sign an extension with the Cavs soon), the Suns’ Devin Booker (also 27) and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson (23) would all fit the bill.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Quick 2024 NBA Draft thoughts:
– all-in on Reed Sheppard & potential fit next to Zion
– Donovan Clingan safe bet for C-starved team
– Cody Williams/Bub Carrington intriguing
– players I like/should be there for Pelicans at 21: Jonathan Mogbo, Jaylon Tyson, DeRon Holmes, Ryan Dunn – 2:53 PM
Quick 2024 NBA Draft thoughts:
– all-in on Reed Sheppard & potential fit next to Zion
– Donovan Clingan safe bet for C-starved team
– Cody Williams/Bub Carrington intriguing
– players I like/should be there for Pelicans at 21: Jonathan Mogbo, Jaylon Tyson, DeRon Holmes, Ryan Dunn – 2:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a first overall pick:
27.4 — Elgin
27.1 — LeBron
26.7 — Iverson
25.7 — Oscar
24.7 — Zion
24.6 — Kareem pic.twitter.com/hEmn8Hc3Qb – 10:29 AM
Most PPG by a first overall pick:
27.4 — Elgin
27.1 — LeBron
26.7 — Iverson
25.7 — Oscar
24.7 — Zion
24.6 — Kareem pic.twitter.com/hEmn8Hc3Qb – 10:29 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
After two huge trades tonight, the Nets have officially entered the 2025 Cooper Flagg sweepstakes.
Flagg is viewed by many NBA executives as the best American-born prospect since Zion Williamson. pic.twitter.com/cvnH8Jk1IU – 10:18 PM
After two huge trades tonight, the Nets have officially entered the 2025 Cooper Flagg sweepstakes.
Flagg is viewed by many NBA executives as the best American-born prospect since Zion Williamson. pic.twitter.com/cvnH8Jk1IU – 10:18 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion was in trade rumors last summer around draft time. Now, Brandon Ingram is. Is this it for the Pelicans duo, whose potential never translated to any playoff success in their 5 years together? nola.com/sports/pelican… – 7:00 PM
Zion was in trade rumors last summer around draft time. Now, Brandon Ingram is. Is this it for the Pelicans duo, whose potential never translated to any playoff success in their 5 years together? nola.com/sports/pelican… – 7:00 PM
More on this storyline
ClutchPoints: “He was [Zion Williamson] before Zion.” Paul George gives former teammate Deonte Burton his flowers and discusses how challenging it can be to earn a real opportunity in the NBA 👀 (via @PodcastPShow) pic.twitter.com/wXt7rGgaJ2 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 23, 2024
ClutchPoints: “I would like to say that if we were fully healthy, hell yeah, we would have beaten the Thunder and made some noise in the playoffs.” Pelicans forward Matt Ryan shares his thoughts on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans 👀 (via @RunItBackFDTV) pic.twitter.com/w5qBgdyxJg -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 7, 2024
Brandon Scoop B Robinson: New Orleans Pelicans have scheduled a draft workout with Purdue center Zach Edey. The Pelicans have the No. 21 overall pick in next month’s NBA Draft. With multiple reports indicating that Jonas Valanciunas may not return to NOLA because of perceived fit alongside their star player, Zion Williamson, Pels could look to draft the 7’4 300 pound Edey if available. -via Twitter / May 30, 2024