Boston makes a massive bet on Zion Williamson’s superstar upside, pairing him with Jayson Tatum while moving on from Paul George. Sacramento takes on George’s $54.1M contract and is rewarded with two protected first-round picks and two seconds. New Orleans turns Zion into Zach LaVine’s one-year deal, sacrificing a future first but creating a clear path toward major cap flexibility for the 2027 offseason. Boston bets on upside, Sacramento gets paid to absorb the contract, and New Orleans resets for the future.