New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was mentioned in trade rumors earlier this week when his apparent ex-boyfriend, former porn star Moriah Mills, called him on social media and sent him text messages of his alleged relationship.
According to The Athletic, the Pelicans could look to move Williamson for the second pick in the upcoming draft. Shams Charania said on FanDuel TV that New Orleans was having talks with the Charlotte Hornets about the second pick and a deal involving the first pick in the 2019 draft. Scoot Henderson appears to be New Orleans’ target.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson performs the anthem before a 76ers game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on January 2, 2023. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sports)
As rumors mount, Mills called it «fake business news.»
«Fake commercial news to divert parental love @Zionwilliamson you betrayed me I’m done,» he tweeted Wednesday.
«Big PR move or move and your bm paying blogs to criticize me is great. I don’t have PR. I just got caught in the crossfire and I feel thank you.»
NBA CHAMPION SAYS ZION WILLIAMSON’S DRAMA WITH EX-PORN STAR ‘NORMAL’, PLATES OVER BUDGETS WOMEN’S PLANS
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson speaks with guard Jose Alvarado and assistant coach Fred Vinson during a Nuggets game at Ball Arena in Denver on March 30, 2023. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA Today Sports)
Mills, now a hip-hop artist who goes by Moriah M, initially claimed she was in a relationship with Williamson after his girlfriend announced earlier in the week that the two were expecting a baby.
Since then, the former adult film actress has released several lewd messages on social media from their alleged conversations and has harassed him on social media.
Williamson has not commented on the controversy. Yet between the tweets and the allegations, Williamson helped donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to a Louisiana school program.
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson in the dugout during a game against the Kings at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on March 6, 2023. (Kelley L Cox-USA Today Sports)
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According to ESPN, Williamson was associated with Jefferson Parish’s Summer Bridge program. Her foundation donated $250,000 to help with the costs of uniforms for children attending new schools due to recent consolidations.