Pelicans could move Zion Williamson in pursuit of No. 2 pick in 2023 NBA Draft: report

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The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to focus on building their team through the 2023 NBA Draft, which begins with the first round next Thursday.

At the same time, though, they’re dealing with an offseason distraction caused by their star, Zion Williamson, who is facing a lot of heat from an ex-adult film actress who has aired out their personal business on social media after his girlfriend announced her pregnancy with him last week. 

Could these two situations come together on draft night? 

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Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 23, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Cole Burston/Getty Images)

FanDuel TV’s Shams Charania said he's hearing that the Pelicans want to move up from their current No. 14 pick in the Draft, and Williamson in a package might be thought about in the front office. 

"They’re a team to really keep an eye on going into the Draft next Thursday," he said. "I’m told they’re going after Scoot Henderson. They want Scoot Henderson in this draft. Right now, they’re at 14 — they’re not going to get him at 14. But when you look at the picks that it will take to get him, two or three — most likely the No. 2 slot. 

"They’re having conversations with the Hornets I’m told about getting that No. 2 pick. The question is how does a trade work? Do the Pelicans look hard internally about moving Zion Williamson? Would they move Zion Williamson? Those are the big questions."

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