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: Efficient despite loss
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Williamson produced 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 134-102 loss to the Rockets.
Williamson missed just two shots from the floor and two of his eight attempts from the free-throw line, but he didn't do much in other categories. The former Duke standout saw his streak of games with at least 20 points end at four contests, but he remains a reliable go-to option on offense for a Pelicans team that's no longer in the running for a playoff berth. Williamson is averaging 20.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in 14 games since the beginning of March.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Goes for 22 points in defeat
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Williamson posted 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Friday's 119-106 loss to Toronto.
Williamson has surpassed the 20-point plateau in four games in a row, and he's scored at least 20 in nine of his 13 appearances since the beginning of March. Williamson has managed to stay healthy throughout the majority of the campaign and has logged 58 regular-season appearances already. This could be his second-best season in terms of games played -- he's played more than 60 regular-season contests just twice in his career. Look for Williamson to remain a key piece on offense for the Pelicans as long as he's active -- he's averaging 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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: Puts up team-high 25 points
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Williamson provided 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 loss to Cleveland.
The star forward led the Pelicans in scoring Saturday, reaching the 25-point mark for the 19th time this season. Williamson is showing no signs of slowing down as New Orleans plays out the final weeks of its losing season. Over his last 10 contests, Williamson has averaged 20.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 30.7 minutes per tilt while shooting 66.7 percent from the floor.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Limited role in win
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Williamson recorded 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 win over the Clippers.
Even though the Pelicans earned the win Thursday, Williamson had a limited role despite playing 33 minutes. His seven field-goal attempts were his fewest in a game in which he played at least 30 minutes since Jan. 31, when he attempted only six shots in a loss to the 76ers. Williamson has been productive even if his workload has been a bit inconsistent of late, and he's averaging 20.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals per game in nine starts since the beginning of March.
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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.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 21 points in loss
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Williamson produced 21 points (7-10 FG, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 34 minutes during Friday's 107-105 loss to the Rockets.
Williamson was effective from the floor and posted a solid stat line, which has been the trend of late. Since missing the March 1 loss to the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle, Williamson has reached the 20-point mark in four of his last six appearances, averaging 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in that stretch.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Chips in 19 points vs. Toronto
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Williamson finished Wednesday's 122-111 victory over Toronto with 19 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
Williamson helped close things out for the Pelicans with seven of his 19 points coming in the fourth quarter, and he finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Trey Murphy (28 points) and Dejounte Murray (27 points). Over his last five outings, Williamson has averaged 21.0 points on 71.0 percent shooting along with 6.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 0.6 steals over 30.2 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Drops team-high 23 in win
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Williamson logged 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-123 victory over the Kings.
The 23 points led the Pelicans on the night. Williamson has scored at least 20 points in seven straight games around a minor ankle issue that limited him to 11 minutes in a Feb. 28 win over the Jazz, and during those seven contests, the 25-year-old forward is averaging 24.4 points, 5.0 boards, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Good to go Thursday
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Williamson (ankle) will play Thursday against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Williamson was added to the injury report with a questionable tag as he continues to nurse an ankle sprain, but he'll again fight through the issue Thursday night. His ankle didn't slow him down Tuesday, as he finished with 24 points in 33 minutes against the Lakers.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Questionable for Thursday
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Williamson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game in Sacramento.
Williamson played through the ankle issue in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, but with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set against the 14-49 Kings, it wouldn't be shocking to see Williamson take the night off. If he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Returns with 24 points in loss
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Williamson finished Tuesday's 110-101 loss to the Lakers with 24 points (10-18 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes.
The Pelicans let their lead slip away despite a solid return from Williamson and excellent contributions from Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey. Williamson logged 33 minutes and showed no signs of difficulty with his recent ankle injury.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Will play Tuesday
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Williamson (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Williamson sprained his right ankle in Saturday's win over Utah and didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Clippers, though he'll shed his questionable tag and return to action Tuesday. Over 10 February appearances, the star forward averaged 20.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.1 minutes per contest. His return will leave fewer minutes available for Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey and Karlo Matkovic.
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