When healthy, Williamson has shown how dominant he can be, but the Pelicans have failed to capitalize on the 24-year-old star. The Pelicans could look toward a new era and trade their injury-prone star, with many potential suitors likely lining up their offers already.

The Golden State Warriors, a franchise renowned for developing draft picks into stars, have had an intriguing track record with their first-round picks in recent years.