Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars To Have 'Very Candid Conversations'

[RealGM Wiretap]

Joe Dumars is expected to have some "very candid conversations" with Zion Williamson this offseason as he assumes control of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.6 minutes across just 30 games with the Pelicans in 24-25. 

"They're going to have to have a sitdown eventually," said Shams Charania on NBA Today.

Williamson received a one-game suspension this season after being late for a team flight. Dumars is expected to hold Williamson to a high standard of professionalism. 

ESPN's Brian Windhorst previously reported that Williamson would receive "significant interest" if placed on the trade market.

Via Shams Charania/ESPN

[pushfloater]

Trade him

[CaHgO]

Move him out already. He would be a great fit for the Bulls. Vucevic is trated, Buzelis moves to the Center position and Zion as PF. Warriors would be a great fit too, but I don't think they have the assets/cap space to pull it off.

[ptpablo]

Buzelis at center would be rough on him.

[TheCage4]

I'm not sure a 'candid conversation' will resolve any issues. I'm sure at this point, these types of conversations have already taken place, probably multiple times over.

Zion is what he is. The Pels probably should of moved him a season or two ago. I can't imagine too many teams that would be willing to take him on for a package that would yield serious return.