The New Orleans Pelicans are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, which is set to begin in under a month. As is usually the case with New Orleans, the team's chances of success rise and fall with the play and availability of Zion Williamson , both of which have become increasingly large question marks over the course of his career.

New Orleans is looking for a bounce back year after missing the playoffs altogether in 2025, finishing with one of the worst records in the NBA after an injury-riddled season, and concerns about Williamson's weight have long been thrown in his direction since he was drafted by the Pelicans back in 2019; however, recently, Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III teased a new look for Williamson heading into this year.

“He's slimmer than I have

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