New Orleans Pelicans have told teams they plan to keep Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears past the trade deadline, according to Chris Haynes. Despite owning the worst record in the Western Conference, New Orleans are staying committed to its core.
New Orleans Pelicans have made their stance clear ahead of the NBA trade deadline. According to Chris Haynes, per the Underdog NBA, the franchise has informed other teams that Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears are not available and will remain with the team past the deadline.
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Despite sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-31 record, New Orleans is choosing stability over major roster changes. The message signals that the front office still believes in its core, even during a difficult season filled with losses and injuries.
Williamson has played in 23 games this season, averaging 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. When on the floor, he remains the focal point of the offense, attacking the paint and drawing constant defensive attention.
Zion is earning around 39.4 million this season and is under contract through the 2027-28 campaign, giving the Pelicans long-term control.
Murphy is having the best season of his career and has emerged as a key two-way piece. He is averaging 21.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting 49.5 percent from the field, providing scoring, spacing, and energy on the wing.
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