Given the possibility of landing a franchise-altering talent in the upcoming draft, the Pelicans must certainly consider a shift of eras and potentially ending the Williamson saga, which hasn't been beneficial for the superstar or the club.

Despite a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the New Orleans Pelicans have elevated their play in recent NBA games, even without Zion Williamson, who missed the last matchup due to a team suspension. Zion addressed the situation,

NBA veteran Lou Williams gave his opinion on the Zion situation and how Williamson's actions now may be affecting what happens to him in the future. Williams did no

If the NBA Draft Lottery goes the Pelicans' way, there is no reason Zion Williamson should stay in New Orleans.

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

Zion Williamson symbolically announced his return from a 27-game injury absence with a breakaway dunk in which he rotated 360 degrees in the air while throwing down a crowd-pleasing, double-clutch, roundhouse jam.

Williamson is finally healthy and not under team suspension. But can he prove to the franchise that he is ready, once and for all?

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.