The relationship between Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans ... Could a franchise-altering trade with the Golden State Warriors provide a way forward for both sides?

A breakdown of some of the players, teams and trends around the league that are drawing the ire of yours truly. If you're not a fellow pessimist, proceed with caution.  The New Orleans Pelicans are getting awfully close to the "it's time to trade Zion Williamson" line,

Also Read: New Orleans Pelicans Send Superstar Zion Williamson To The Most Unexpected Eastern Conference Team In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Shake Up The NBA Landscape

Golden State Warriors’ Trayce Jackson-Davis ... (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) It doesn’t have to be Durant, of course. Zion Williamson is worth a discussion (though his fit with the Warriors and next to Draymond Green would be clunky at best ...

Zion Williamson is listed as out for the game against the Grizzlies due to return-to-competition reconditioning following an illness.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Friday night’s game at the Memphis Grizzlies. Williamson sat out Monday night’s victory over Utah with a non-COVID illness and New Orleans announced on Thursday that he would remain out on Friday “due to return to play reconditioning from illness.”

With some calling for the Warriors to trade Stephen Curry, Bobby Marks shares what haul the superstar would command.

San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a layup against the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Boy,

The NBA champions have been on a mini slump with an 8-7 record over their last 15 games, but signalled their title aspirations by handing the Warriors their worst home defeat in 40 years. The Warriors had lost 149-104 to the Dallas Mavericks in January 1985.

Zion Williamson has come under intense scrutiny for his limited participation with the New Orleans Pelicans due to injuries and suspensions. In light of this, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has delivered a strong critique of the young forward’s conduct.

According to the latest Chicago Bulls trade rumors, the team isn't interested in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion