The New Orleans Pelicans ended their road trip with a 119-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. After winning just two road games before last Fri

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

The New Orleans Pelicans ended their road trip with a 119-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Trey Murphy III led all scorers with 32 points on a perfect 12/12

In a bold claim that has sparked heated discussions across the NBA landscape, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith suggested that Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans' young superstar, is eager to leave the franchise.

Williamson is finally healthy and not under team suspension. But can he prove to the franchise that he is ready, once and for all?

Zion Williamson has only played in eight games for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, and the 2024-25 campaign will be the fifth out of six seasons that the two-time All-Star has not reached the NBA 's 65-game threshold for season awards.

Zion Williamson returned after serving a one-game suspension for violating team policies. Williamson scored 16 points but also recorded seven rebounds and five steals in his return. His activity on the defensive end allowed New Orleans easy transition buckets to keep them within striking distance much of the game.

The Pelicans have already played 40 games this season, but Williamson has appeared in just eight of them due to a left hamstring strain that sidelined him for nearly two months. Upon his return, he was suspended for one game for violating team policy due to lateness — raising questions about his commitment to the franchise.