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Wizards Linked to Zion Williamson Long Shot, but 2026 Pick Could Entice Pelicans

The Athletic’s Joshua Robbins reported league sources doubt Washington would surrender its own future first for Williamson, despite buzz. One source said a pick owed to the Wizards could fit New Orleans’ aims: the least favorable of Houston (top-four protected), the Clippers, and OKC’s 2026 firsts. Robbins cautioned it’s an “extreme long shot,” but said it came up repeatedly.