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Joe Dumars Builds Powerhouse Pelicans Around Zion Williamson

7/17/2025

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Joe Dumars, the newly appointed executive VP of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, is on a mission to create a powerhouse team for Zion Williamson. With impactful trades like bringing in Jordan Poole, Dumars is committed to empowering Williamson as the franchise's cornerstone, even guaranteeing his impressive $39.4 million salary for the 2025-26 season.

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Story summary

Joe Dumars, the newly appointed executive VP of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, is on a mission to create a powerhouse team for Zion Williamson. With impactful trades like bringing in Jordan Poole, Dumars is committed to empowering Williamson as the franchise's cornerstone, even guaranteeing his impressive $39.4 million salary for the 2025-26 season.