Zion Williamson Trade Rumors: 3 Bold Deals That Could Happen

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New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F/C Bam Adebayo, G/F Duncan Robinson 
Miami Heat Receive: F Zion Williamson, C Jonas Valanciunas 

Some will argue that you’ve got to take risks to be successful. Others will say that one in the hand is worth two in the bush. 

This deal has the Pelicans subscribing to the latter philosophy. Adebayo is absolutely not the offensive force that Williamson is. His potential is lower. Still, he is a reliable, star-level contributor. 

In fact, he may be the most versatile defensive big in the NBA. Adebayo is one of the league’s best playmaking bigs as well.

Pairing him with Brandon Ingram would make the Pelicans a dangerous team next season. 

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Meanwhile, the Heat are the ones incurring a risk here. If it pays off, it’ll be worth their time. As good as Adebayo is, a healthy Williamson is a clear-cut franchise player. 

Some might even call his talents generational. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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