Toronto makes a bold gamble on Zion Williamson, betting on his superstar upside to elevate the Raptors’ young core. New Orleans moves on from Zion’s massive contract, bringing back Brandon Ingram as a proven three-level scorer, Gradey Dick on an expiring deal to evaluate for the future, and valuable draft capital. The Pelicans also receive a Top-10 protected 2027 first and Top-10 protected 2029 second, giving them additional flexibility as they reshape the roster.