A recent proposal has the Golden State Warriors landing a superstar forward from the New Orleans Pelicans via trade.

Jan 17, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts to dunking the ball through the arm of Utah Jazz forward Drew Eubanks (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Spears, who was appearing on KNBR 680's "Murph & Markus," the Warriors will not be in the market for Zion Williamson, should he be made avaialble.

There have been recent rumors that have linked New Orleans Pelicans' star Zion Williamson to the Golden State Warriors, but could a trade happen?

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,

In nine games for the Pelicans this season, Williamson has averaged 21.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Golden State would be trading for the potential of Williamson and his ability to help elevate them over the next few years with Curry on the roster.

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,

The Warriors — who have won eight of their last 25 games — showed all the warts that have turned this season into a slow-moving, often-losing, slog in a win. Suffice it to say I wouldn’t put that W up on the mantle.

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

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 – they lost 149-104 to the Dallas Mavericks on Jan 15, 1985.

Almost every player on their roster has missed significant time with an injury this season, including their star duo of Zion Williamson ... for Zion is the Golden State Warriors.