In this trade scenario, the Warriors would send Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemsky, and two first-round picks to the Pelicans in exchange for Zion Williamson, while also retaining Jonathan Kuminga.
The Golden State Warriors' championship window is slowly closing with Stephen Curry still as their number one option.
Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga
Position: SF, PF
Age: 22
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 95 kg
Birth place: Congo (Republic of the)
However, last season's addition of Jimmy Butler appeared to reignite their title hopes, and now they seem just one key piece away from truly contending for a championship.
One idea, suggested by Eddie Bitar of Yahoo Sports, is to trade for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson while retaining Jonathan Kuminga—potentially making the Warriors a legitimate title contender.
Proposed trade
Warriors receive:
Zion Williamson
Pelicans receive:
Draymond Green
Brandin Podziemsky
2027 first-round pick (GSW)
2032 first-round pick (GSW)
Credit Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
"Zion’s power and inside scoring would bridge the gap between mid-tier ceiling and championship threat, with Kuminga still in tow. It’s daring in that signature Warriors couture: splashy, bold, but potentially transformative," Bitar writes.
"This trade would instantly shift the West’s balance and alter the Warriors' marketing forever. Imagine Zion in Bay Area social media content, linked stat lines between him and Kuminga, two explosive forwards, and Curry finding a new lob conduit."
If healthy, it elevates Golden State from fringe to Finals contender overnight," he states.
In the 2024–25 season, Zion averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists while shooting an efficient 56.7% from the field in just 30 games.
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