NBA News Roundup, Sunday, May 26th: Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Lakers, Zion Williamson agent update and more

Giannis Antetokounmpo is being linked with a future move to the Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo is being linked with a future move to the Lakers

Zion Williamson's agent search is reaching a conclusion

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The NBA draft is just a few weeks away, although the nations top player has still not signed with an agent. Zion Williamson enjoyed a stunning season at Duke, although some have questioned if Williamson would return to school for another year rather than joining the New Orleans Pelicans.

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However, Sporting News is reporting that Williamson still plans to enter the draft, and he is likely to appoint a new agent next week:

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As long as Williamson has an agent in in place by the week of the draft, there will be time for him to hammer out all the details of his NBA transition. Sources told Sporting News that the reason behind the delayed process goes back to Williamson's advisor, former NBA agent Chubby Wells.
A source told SN that Williamson and his family are nearing a decision, which will come possibly as early as next week.

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