The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2024-25 NBA season preview magazine. Order your copy today.] After his team got swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin warned that there would be major shakeups coming to the roster.

The New Orleans Pelicans received the most healthy season from Zion Williamson to date in the 2023-24 campaign. Starting in 70 games, a career-high for the forw

Last season, Zion Williamson played in 70 games, averaged 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5 assists a night while shooting 57% from the field. Yet, he didn’t make the All-Star team, was not particularly close to making an All-NBA team,

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to bring the fire this season after another quick playoff exit last season. New Orleans finished as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, losing in the first round to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Zion Williamson has been taking his offseason preparations seriously, hoping to remain healthy for a full season and lead the New Orleans Pelicans to