Pelicans face trade rumors involving star players Zion Williamson and Kevin Durant ahead of the draft.

The New Orleans Pelicans are caught in pre-draft trade rumors focusing on star players Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson. A proposed four-team trade involving the Pelicans, Knicks, Suns, and Wizards could see the Pelicans acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns, but it's unlikely due to the recent departure of their GM, Bryson Graham, to the Hawks. More plausible is a trade involving Williamson to the Brooklyn Nets, where he could be exchanged for two young players and two first-round draft picks. Meanwhile, Durant is exploring trade options with his business partner, indicating potential moves to teams like the Rockets, Spurs, Timberwolves, Heat, or Knicks.