Joe Dumars inevitably had to answer questions involving Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans’ franchise cornerstone.

Newly hired to oversee the New Orleans Pelicans, Joe Dumars wouldn't commit to the futures of Zion Williamson or Willie Green in his 1st press conference.

Nothing like that." One of the more interesting storylines to watch during the NBA offseason this summer will be the relationship between Williamson and the Pelicans. NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported over the weekend that the "early word" out of New Orleans in the early stages of the Dumars era was that the new appointee "wants to evaluate his new situation fully before deciding to outright shop Williamson.