Draft guru says the quiet part out loud about Derik Queen’s fit next to Zion

Fansided | November 24, 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans have a Zion Williamson problem, and the rest of the NBA is starting to notice.

Nov 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t started the 2025-26 season the way they wanted to. A 2-15 start puts the Pels at the bottom of the Western Conference and is beginning to trigger conversations about Zion Williamson's future with the organization.