NBA News Roundup, April 1st 2019: Zion Williamson NBA bound, Jimmy Butler to the Lakers and more 

Duke and Zion Williamson were sent crashing out of the NCAA tournament last night
Duke and Zion Williamson were sent crashing out of the NCAA tournament last night

Zion Williamson is NBA bound

NCAA Basketball Tournament - East Regional - Washington DC
NCAA Basketball Tournament - East Regional - Washington DC

While it was major news that Duke yesterday fell to a surprise 68-67 defeat to Michigan State, the main story coming out of the night is that Zion Williamson can now turn his attention to the NBA.

The 18-year-old has been widely labeled as the most promising teenager since LeBron James emerged in the early 2000s, and NBA teams are thought to be lining up to build their franchise around him. Zion is expected to be drafted as the No. 1 pick, and the New York Knicks have been touted as one of his most likely destinations.

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With Williamson's college career now over, he is also finally eligible to sign sponsorship deals. ESPN is reporting that he will sign one of the biggest rookie shoe deals in history, with the likes of Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, New Balance, Puma, and Anta all set to make major offers.

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