Since the offseason, the Golden State Warriors are a team that's been heavily linked to a plethora of different trade rumors. From being linked to Lauri Markkan

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,

Despite a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the New Orleans Pelicans have elevated their play in recent NBA games, even without Zion Williamson, who missed the last matchup due to a team suspension. Zion addressed the situation,

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 ...

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,

Additionally, he has pulled down at least six rebounds. However, Zion Williamson, the Pelicans’ top power forward, will be sidelined as he heals from an illness. Other squad members will be ...

The Knicks have won three in a row. They scored 143 points in a blowout win against the Kings. Four Knicks players scored 20-plus points. New York has one of the league's best starting lineups, but the bench is filled with questionable players.

Analyzing Monday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Between Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans have a solid supporting cast that is just one superstar shy of competing in the Western Conference. Zion could be that guy, but his injury history suggests otherwise.