Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Paces New Orleans in blowout loss
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Williamson finished Wednesday's 145-111 loss to the Nets with 29 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 12-14 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes.
Williamson was efficient Wednesday and got to the charity stripe frequently en route to a game-high scoring total. He was one of just two Pelicans starters to score in double figures, and he was the team's only player to score more than 15 points. The 26-year-old forward has reached the 20-point threshold in four of his last five appearances, shooting 59.7 percent from the floor over that stretch.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Absent from injury report
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Williamson (rest) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
The star forward sat out the second leg of the Pelicans' most recent back-to-back set for maintenance purposes, but he's set to return to the court Wednesday. Herbert Jones is likely to move back to the bench in Williamson's return.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Sitting out Monday
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Williamson (rest) is out for Monday's game against the Warriors.
The Pelicans are giving the star forward a maintenance day on the second half of this back-to-back, but Williamson should be able to play Wednesday against the Nets. With Trey Murphy (knees) also sidelined, Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones stand out as the most likely candidates to enter the starting lineup Monday.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Perfect from field in loss
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Williamson recorded 25 points (9-9 FG, 7-9 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 139-123 loss to the Clippers.
Williamson got off to a fast start Sunday, logging 17 first-half points. Although his production dipped in the final two quarters, the 26-year-old concluded with 25 points without missing a shot from the field. Williamson has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Leads team with 23 points
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Williamson registered 23 points (6-14 FG, 11-13 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 120-113 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Williamson led New Orleans in scoring despite an unusually inefficient night from the field, compensating by making 11 trips to the free-throw line count. He also matched his season high with two blocks, providing valuable defensive production. Williamson has now scored at least 23 points in consecutive games, combining for 48 points while attempting 22 free throws over that span.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Double-doubles in OT win
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Williamson closed Monday's 135-134 overtime win over the Grizzlies with 25 points (9-15 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes.
Williamson scorched the nets from inside the arc Monday, finishing with a team- and season-high-tying 25 points. The big man also grabbed a game-best 11 boards, securing his first double-double of the season. Williamson has been highly efficient to start the season and has scored at least 22 points in five of his seven regular-season outings. However, his streak of multi-steal games to begin the campaign ended at six Monday.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Tallies three steals against Atlanta
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Williamson chipped in 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over the Hawks.
Williamson scored 10 of his 15 points in the first half, and his three steals were second-most on the Pelicans behind Saddiq Bey (four). Williamson has opened the season shooting at a 64.4 percent rate, which as it stands would be a career high. He'll finish the month of October having averaged 20.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.2 steals over 31.7 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Surpasses 20-point mark again
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Williamson registered 22 points (10-12 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, five steals and a block across 31 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 win over the Kings.
Williamson delivered another outstanding fantasy performance, shooting 83.3 percent from the field while recording six combined steals-plus-blocks. His defensive contributions were particularly notable, significantly boosting his value beyond scoring. Williamson has now scored at least 20 points in four of his five appearances this season while shooting an impressive, and likely unsustainable, 64.6 percent from the floor.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Hits for team-high 23 in Utah
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Williamson provided 23 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 120-119 loss to the Jazz.
The 26-year-old forward topped 20 points for the second straight game to begin the season, but neither effort produced a win for the Pelicans. Williamson's main issue is always just to stay healthy and on the court, but so far New Orleans hasn't been limiting his workload -- after averaging 29.7 minutes across 62 regular-season games in 2025-26, he's played 32 and 33 minutes in the first two contests of the current campaign.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Shines in season debut
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Williamson notched 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to the Pacers.
The star forward turned in an excellent Opening Night performance, punctuated by a pair of three-pointers and perfect display from the foul line. Williamson hit one three all of last season, so he could be preparing to add another dimension to his arsenal to boost his overall fantasy value.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Off the mark in preseason finale
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Williamson posted 11 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Friday's 107-106 preseason win over the Wizards.
Williamson struggled with his shot, missing all four of his three-point attempts. Staying healthy has always been the question for the 26-year-old forward, so a clean bill of health heading into the regular season is the biggest takeaway from his preseason workload.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 10 points off bench
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Williamson finished with 10 points (5-5 FG, 0-4 FT) and one assist across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Williamson came off the bench Wednesday after starting in two preseason contests. While free throw shooting was an issue, he managed to drain all five of his attempts from the field. The 26-year-old ended the 2025-26 campaign by averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals over 29.7 minutes per outing. Although Williamson certainly has the potential to make a few more All-Star appearances moving forward, his durability remains a significant concern.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Quiet in exhibition loss
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Williamson recorded eight points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Williamson struggled to find his offensive rhythm, connecting on just three of his nine field-goal attempts while making minimal contributions elsewhere. The 26-year-old forward saw a limited workload in the exhibition contest, so his modest production isn't particularly concerning. Williamson remains a focal point of New Orleans' offense heading into the 2026-27 regular season, though his availability and durability will continue to be important considerations for fantasy managers.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Reports to camp in great shape
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Williamson entered training camp in "impeccable condition," according to Pelicans executive Joe Dumars, who challenged the forward to prioritize his conditioning this offseason, according to New Orleans reporter Shamit Dua.
Dumars said Williamson accomplished that goal and has also been encouraged to expand his offensive game by taking more jumpers. Williamson is listed at 277 pounds, down from 284 last season, and improving his conditioning and perimeter game could help him remain productive while handling a significant role for New Orleans.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Remaining out versus Minnesota
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Williamson (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Williamson has missed the last two games, and with New Orleans eliminated from postseason contention, it is easy to understand why he isn't suiting up for the final game of the 2025-26 campaign. Without Williamson in the lineup, Derik Queen will likely receive as many minutes as he can handle.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Won't play Friday
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Williamson is out for Friday's game against Boston due to right knee injury management.
It looks like the Pelicans are just about ready to shut down Williamson, though he'll have one more chance to appear during the regular season Sunday versus Minnesota. Derik Queen and Micah Peavy should see more playing time Friday for the depleted Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Williamson will dress for Tuesday's game against Utah, though he's unlikely to play, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Williamson will be available versus the Jazz. However, he will likely only see action if necessary. With Herbert Jones and Saddiq Bey also not expected to see the floor, and Trey Murphy (ankle), Yves Missi (hand) and Dejounte Murray (hand) ruled out, Derik Queen and DeAndre Jordan are the favorites to enter the starting lineup.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Low volume in loss
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Williamson closed Friday's 117-113 loss to the Kings with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes.
Williamson's usual lines are essential to a productive night for the Pelicans, but he was unable to optimize his involvement in the offense during the loss. After a four-game stretch with totals of 20-plus points, he's failed to hit that milestone in four consecutive games, largely due to a slight reduction in minutes. With New Orleans having nothing to play for, we'll likely see more games in which Williamson will log less than 30 minutes as the season draws to a close.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Team-high 22 points in loss
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Williamson closed Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Knicks with 22 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.
Williamson needed just 10 field-goal attempts to surpass the 20-point threshold during Tuesday's loss. The 2019 first-overall pick continues to enjoy a productive season, and more importantly, he has been healthy after playing just 30 games during the 2024-25 regular season. Since the All-Star break, Williamson has averaged 20.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Keeps rolling in victory
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Williamson registered 27 points (11-13 FG, 5-9 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 129-111 victory over Dallas.
Williamson continues to score in bunches, putting up at least 19 points in seven consecutive games. The star forward has missed just one contest since the middle of December, so the Pelicans haven't been particularly cautious about his workload. Williamson has averaged 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 30.5 minutes per game in his last seven outings, shooting 64.8 percent from the floor.
