Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP.

Moderators: Clav, Domejandro, ken6199, bisme37, Dirk, KingDavid, cupcakesnake, bwgood77, zimpy27, infinite11285

User avatar
C3H6N6O6
Analyst
Posts: 3,190
And1: 4,178
Joined: Feb 04, 2014

Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#1 » by C3H6N6O6 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:01 pm

Zion has been excellent and that too when Pelicans are limiting his minutes so that they can tank better.

He averaged 25-7-5 in February playing only 28 minutes per game while being 62% from the field.

He just had a monster game against Lakers playing only 26 mins. He was unarguable.

This off-season is the perfect time to trade him because I don't think his value will be higher any time in the future.
dk1115
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,923
And1: 1,163
Joined: Feb 23, 2009
     

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#2 » by dk1115 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:05 pm

I think Zion is alot like Ben Simmons in terms of what they take advantage of. The basketball version of FOMO. They'll play like all-stars for stretches at a time so they can keep/get their next contracts, but the moment they sign for that ridiculous amount, they'll just go back to their old ways.

It's a shame too... they'll pay both of them til the end of their primes.
User avatar
C3H6N6O6
Analyst
Posts: 3,190
And1: 4,178
Joined: Feb 04, 2014

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#3 » by C3H6N6O6 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:10 pm

dk1115 wrote:I think Zion is alot like Ben Simmons in terms of what they take advantage of. The basketball version of FOMO. They'll play like all-stars for stretches at a time so they can keep/get their next contracts, but the moment they sign for that ridiculous amount, they'll just go back to their old ways.

It's a shame too... they'll pay both of them til the end of their primes.

I think Zion plays well whenever he is on the court and fully healthy.
His problem is being injury prone. If he wasn't injury prone then he would easily be a top 10 guy in the league by now.

Ben Simmons problems are totally different.
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,129
And1: 13,680
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#4 » by JustBuzzin » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:21 pm

Would love to see him on a real contender.
User avatar
JDR720
Forum Mod - Hornets
Forum Mod - Hornets
Posts: 44,200
And1: 45,799
Joined: Jul 09, 2013
     

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#5 » by JDR720 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:22 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:Would love to see him on a real contender.

To the Lakers for Knecht and a draft pick.
RiRuHoops
Bench Warmer
Posts: 1,390
And1: 2,020
Joined: Sep 06, 2019
   

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#6 » by RiRuHoops » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:36 pm

They guy should just retire and become the face of PAPA JONES. Money and food, the best of both worlds for Zion.
ChiTownHero1992
Analyst
Posts: 3,520
And1: 2,362
Joined: Apr 28, 2017
       

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#7 » by ChiTownHero1992 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:40 pm

Zion when healthy is a Top 10 player, ALl-Star, etc....just gotta stay healthy and it has been tough for him. I hope he can figure out the health issues, maybe lose a little weight, and move to a better team and i'd be happy
Marvin Martian
General Manager
Posts: 9,190
And1: 7,456
Joined: Aug 13, 2012

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#8 » by Marvin Martian » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:44 pm

dk1115 wrote:I think Zion is alot like Ben Simmons in terms of what they take advantage of. The basketball version of FOMO. They'll play like all-stars for stretches at a time so they can keep/get their next contracts, but the moment they sign for that ridiculous amount, they'll just go back to their old ways.

It's a shame too... they'll pay both of them til the end of their primes.

Zion and Ben are worlds apart. Zion is well regarded because he actually plays like an all star. Ben is well regarded because of his potential to play like an all star.
Godymas
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,697
And1: 4,468
Joined: Feb 27, 2016

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#9 » by Godymas » Wed Mar 5, 2025 1:58 pm

I truly believe the Pelicans losing Ingram will actually make them a better team with a healthy squad next year. I don’t think they will trade Zion. He is generationally awesome when healthy.

We haven’t really seen the DJM -> Zion connection, but the transition offense is going to be nutty and give shades of lob city.

Trey Murphy had quietly broken out for MiP. All the Pelicans need is to fix their C lineup. I think a Vucevic trade could lowkey help
Jon1798
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,737
And1: 2,633
Joined: Feb 15, 2005

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#10 » by Jon1798 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:14 pm

Zion per 36 is:

31.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals

57.3 FG%

He’s been an absolute monster this year.
"This post wants out of New Orleans" - Woj
User avatar
HMFFL
Global Mod
Global Mod
Posts: 54,184
And1: 10,450
Joined: Mar 10, 2004

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#11 » by HMFFL » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:18 pm

JDR720 wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:Would love to see him on a real contender.

To the Lakers for Knecht and a draft pick.
I assumed Zion would end up being a Laker....Not Luka!



Sent from my SM-S928U1 using RealGM mobile app
LakersSoul
Head Coach
Posts: 7,100
And1: 4,968
Joined: Jul 03, 2016

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#12 » by LakersSoul » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:18 pm

C3H6N6O6 wrote:Zion has been excellent and that too when Pelicans are limiting his minutes so that they can tank better.

He averaged 25-7-5 in February playing only 28 minutes per game while being 62% from the field.

He just had a monster game against Lakers playing only 26 mins. He was unarguable.

This off-season is the perfect time to trade him because I don't think his value will be higher any time in the future.


Lakers had no answers for Zion.

He is a GROWN man even compared to Jemison, Lakers biggest bruiser.

Not Yo Ham Lakers!

The Don and The King!
CobraCommander
RealGM
Posts: 25,299
And1: 16,463
Joined: May 01, 2014
       

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#13 » by CobraCommander » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:18 pm

Get Zion to the lakers asap- nothing will make me happier than watching LeBron get Zion and Luka in the best shape of their lives -

Image

Image

Image

Taking these two fat reclamation projects and turning them into their best selves -
CobraCommander
RealGM
Posts: 25,299
And1: 16,463
Joined: May 01, 2014
       

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#14 » by CobraCommander » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:25 pm

LakersSoul wrote:
C3H6N6O6 wrote:Zion has been excellent and that too when Pelicans are limiting his minutes so that they can tank better.

He averaged 25-7-5 in February playing only 28 minutes per game while being 62% from the field.

He just had a monster game against Lakers playing only 26 mins. He was unarguable.

This off-season is the perfect time to trade him because I don't think his value will be higher any time in the future.


Lakers had no answers for Zion.

He is a GROWN man even compared to Jemison, Lakers biggest bruiser.

No one has an answer for Zion- only Popeyes Fried
chicken and pies and Doritos and Mountain Dew can stop this man…
User avatar
Mrakar
Analyst
Posts: 3,105
And1: 3,907
Joined: Sep 01, 2010

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#15 » by Mrakar » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:34 pm

Lakers fans unrealistic expectations became even more unrealistic after Luka trade, and for a good reason.
I would normally say they don't have enough to trade for him, and even if they did pels wouldn't do it, but who knows, maybe they can do it with Hachimura, Vincent and a second...
7seventynine9
Senior
Posts: 722
And1: 374
Joined: Jul 06, 2006

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#16 » by 7seventynine9 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:35 pm

Kinda wish Detroit would gamble on him, but if it didn't work out, they'd be wasting Cade.
User avatar
XTC
General Manager
Posts: 8,687
And1: 8,752
Joined: Nov 09, 2005
 

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#17 » by XTC » Wed Mar 5, 2025 2:58 pm

Mrakar wrote:Lakers fans unrealistic expectations became even more unrealistic after Luka trade, and for a good reason.
I would normally say they don't have enough to trade for him, and even if they did pels wouldn't do it, but who knows, maybe they can do it with Hachimura, Vincent and a second...


Hachimura + Vincent for Zion works in the trade finder :wink:
Chokic
Bench Warmer
Posts: 1,256
And1: 1,000
Joined: Mar 30, 2023

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#18 » by Chokic » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:00 pm

I had a strong feeling when they traded B.I. Zion was gonna play really well and he has.

When healthy he is MVP caliber talent. His finishing ability around the rim is uncanny.
Kalamazoo317
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,328
And1: 2,290
Joined: Nov 23, 2018
   

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#19 » by Kalamazoo317 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:22 pm

7seventynine9 wrote:Kinda wish Detroit would gamble on him, but if it didn't work out, they'd be wasting Cade.


Putting health concerns aside, kinda tough to see the fit. Can you really play him in lineups with Duren? Ausar? Holland? We can only feature so much non-shooting. And then take into account the defensive end ...
TheGeneral99
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,603
And1: 6,099
Joined: Mar 11, 2023
   

Re: Zion has been playing really well lately. Time to trade him ASAP. 

Post#20 » by TheGeneral99 » Wed Mar 5, 2025 3:23 pm

He always plays well when healthy...the problem he is not often healthy.

Return to The General Board