Report: Joe Johnson wants Jazz to trade him

Joe Dumars is expected to have some “very candid conversations” with Zion Williamson this offseason as he assumes control of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.6 minutes across just 30 games with the Pelicans in 24-25.

“They’re going to have to have a sitdown eventually,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today.

Williamson received a one-game suspension this season after being late for a team flight. Dumars is expected to hold Williamson to a high standard of professionalism.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst previously reported that Williamson would receive “significant interest” if placed on the trade market.

The Houston Rockets project to have nearly $60 million in cap space this summer. That’s the most in the NBA. It’s been widely reported that the Rockets will use a chunk of that space to pursue a reunion with James Harden.

If the Rockets don’t sign Harden, they’ve been linked to a number of other free agents. One prominent player that Houston is considering making a run at is Kyrie Irving.

Irving will be an unrestricted free agent in July, when his contract expires with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving and Dallas are known to have interest in inking a new deal, but Houston could get involved if they miss out on Harden.