Has Zion Williamson indicated he wants a trade in Chicago?

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Word on the street lately is that it is Chicago Bulls interested in acquiring Zion Williamson before the NBA trade deadline. At this point, it’s all speculation with the trade deadline set for February 5th.

In other words, nothing will be official until the trade deadline. However, the viral clip seems to suggestt that Williamson could be open to joining the Bulls, die-hard Chicago Bulls fans claim. As he exits the United Center, the Chicago assistant coach cuts to Williamson. Basically, the tape claims that Williamson wanted to play in Chicago.

“Heard you want to play for us?” the coach said. “Wow. Don’t say that out loud,” Williamson said.

Now, really, this video doesn’t confirm anything. Also, Taurus are righteous one of many teams reportedly interested in Williamson. Other teams include the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks. Currently, Williamson is with the New Orleans Pelicans, the same team he was drafted by in 2019 as the No. 1 pick out of Duke.

So far, he has averaged 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are 8-31, while the Bulls are 17-20. Given his long-term injury problems and inconsistency, there are concerns about his future in New Orleans.

Also, with the Pelicans being one of the worst teams, they may look to trade Williamson for draft capital to rebuild.

A “high risk, high reward” proposition for the Bulls to get Zion Williamson

For everything luggage brought by Williamsonhe managed to stay intact for most of this year. When he’s healthy, he can produce, and he’s done that this year.

All that said is to suggest that a healthy Williamson is the kind of star-caliber player the Bulls are looking for. Indeed, his injuries and history is not always in top form are worrying. The fact is, he still has three years left on his $125 million contract.

However, it’s not a guaranteed contract, and Williamson’s inconsistency has caused the Pelicans to dig holes.

Good comes with bad and vice versa. However, in the big picture, it really is worth the risk.





2026-01-09 22:55:00

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