Wow! A 4-for-1 trade proposal! US media suggests Warriors go all-in on Zion

The newest odds for Zion's next destination show the Warriors, Bulls, and Heat in the top three, with the Suns, Lakers, and Kings right behind them.

What? The Warriors are actually the frontrunner to acquire Zion?

Sportswriter James Piercey has suggested the following 4-for-1 trade plan:

The Warriors acquire Zion;

The Pelicans receive Kuminga, Moody, Horford, and a 2027 first-round draft pick.

So far, the Warriors hold a 24-19 record, ranking eighth in the Western Conference,averaging just 43.1 points in the paint per game, second to last in the league, only ahead of the Nets' 42.9 points. Meanwhile, our guy Fat Tiger averages 29.3 minutes per game this season, putting up 22.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.2 steals with a shooting percentage of 58.7%, including an impressive 16.4 points per game inside the paint.

Well, if the Warriors want to boost their inside scoring, Zion is definitely an option. No one has ever criticized his skills, just that he doesn't play enough.

From the 2019-20 season to now, Zion has played only 242 regular-season games total, averaging about 35 games per season, with a career availability rate below 50%, and he hasn’t played a single playoff game, showing a serious lack of high-level experience...

Another downside is that despite being in the NBA for so long, he still hasn’t developed a reliable jump shot. This season, he has attempted only 3 three-pointers without a make, and his mid-range scoring is negligible. Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn’t keen on coaching a player who can’t shoot, even if he plays inside.

Regarding Zion’s current contract, it expires in summer 2028. This season’s salary is $39.45 million, with the 2026-27 ($42.17 million) and 2027-28 ($44.89 million) seasons being non-guaranteed contracts, meaning the Pelicans or any new team could waive him this offseason without any cost.

It’s worth noting that the Pelicans currently have a dismal 10-34 record, dead last in both the West and the league, with a 14% chance at the top draft pick. However, their 2026 unprotected first-round pick belongs to the Hawks, meaning they’ve truly lost out completely.