Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her.

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will continue to be a "focal point" of the organization, a team executive said, days after Williamson was named in a sexual abuse lawsuit.

The New Orleans Pelicans' latest team president, former Hall of Fame Detroit Pistons shooting guard Joe Dumars, wasted little time in reshaping his roster over the summer. Dumars made some ...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) attempt to go after a loose ball in the second half at Target Center on March 19, 2025.

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Getty Images According to Doe, Williamson called her “stuck up ...

NBA Pelicans exec makes Zion Williamson stance clear after bombshell rape allegations By Matt Ehalt Published June 5, 2025, 8:25 a.m. ET ...

Williamson just completed the second season of a five-year, $197 million and is set to make nearly $40 million during the 2025-26 season. The final three years of his contract are not guaranteed.

In 2019, Zion Williamson signed a five-year deal worth $75 million with Jordan Brand. It became the most valuable shoe contract ever given to a rookie in the NBA.

A two-time NBA All-Star, Williamson was the first overall pick by New Orleans in 2019. The 6-foot-6, 280-pound power forward has averaged 24.7 points per game across six years in the league.

Williamson has played in just 214 games in six seasons, averaging 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and a career-best 5.3 assists in only 30 games a year ago as the Pelicans went 21-61.