"Williamson, who entered the league as one of the most sought after prospects in recent memory after his star-studded freshman season at Duke, hasn't exactly lived up to expectations thus far in his career. The former ACC standout has looked like a true superstar when he's been on the court, but the problem is he hasn't been on the court that much to start his NBA career."
"Playing in only 224 games throughout his first six years in the league, Williamson's inability to remain healthy has been pinpointed to his poor conditioning and that alone has added doubt to the decision-makers in New Orleans who have been tasked with building a contender in NOLA sooner rather than later. Entering the season, Williamson's weight transformation gave the team optimism that the injury woes could be put behind him and he may be poised for a huge season from the 25-year-old."
Zion Williamson remains a prominent trade candidate as the New Orleans Pelicans confront ongoing availability issues. Williamson has demonstrated superstar-level play when healthy but has appeared in only 224 games across his first six seasons. Poor conditioning has been identified as a key contributor to recurring injuries and has eroded confidence among team decision-makers focused on building a contender. A weight transformation before the season briefly raised optimism, but a subsequent injury renewed doubts. The Washington Wizards are unlikely suitors, and that exclusion could alter trade dynamics and potential rebuilding strategies.
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