Williamson has also shot 47.1 percent from the field this year. With Williamson active for the game, Boston can't overlook New Orleans despite their poor record this season.

The Celtics and Pelicans have already met once this season in Boston, where the defending champs barely escaped with a one-point win behind a 38-point outburst from superstar Jayson Tatum.

The Boston Celtics now have a questionable future after Jayson Tatum's injury. advertisement. ... Trade Brown to New Orleans for Zion Williamson, a 2026 pick swap with Milwaukee, ...

– Celtics receive: Zion Williamson, a 2026 first-round pick swap (with Milwaukee), and a 2029 first-round pick (via Pelicans). – Pelicans receive: Jaylen Brown.

The Celtics will be taking on the Pelicans on Sunday, with Zion Williamson returning from suspension, Jaylen Brown offered a blunt response following a loss, and more.

Jan 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks to pass during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Goldberg proposed that the Celtics “trade (Jaylen) Brown to New Orleans for Zion Williamson, a 2026 pick swap with Milwaukee, and a Pelicans 2029 first, then waive Williamson before his July 15 ...

Jan 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Zion Williamson's Future With Pelicans. ... the Boston Celtics suffered a second-round exit, and now the storied franchise is looking to save some money this summer.