Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out for at least three weeks
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Williamson (adductor) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Tuesday.
Williamson is dealing with a right adductor injury, and he's now facing his second extended absence of the season. Given the return timeline, the star forward is likely to remain on the shelf until some time in late December at the earliest. The Pelicans are now positioned to depend heavily on Saddiq Bey in the frontcourt, and Derik Queen should continue to play meaningful minutes as well.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Iffy for Tuesday
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Williamson has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves with right adductor soreness.
Williamson missed Sunday's game against the Lakers due to maintenance, so this is a new issue for the forward. The Pelicans tend to be cautious with Williamson, so there's a good chance he's held out. If he does sit out, the Pelicans could lean on guys such as Saddiq Bey and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Removed from injury report
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Williamson (hamstring) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
After missing Sunday's game against the Lakers, Williamson is set to be available for Tuesday. The star forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 30.9 minutes per tilt in 10 games this season.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out for Sunday
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Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Williamson will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back for injury management of his left hamstring, and with Trey Murphy (elbow) joining him on the sidelines, Saddiq Bey will likely be the focal point of the Pelicans' offense Sunday evening. Micah Peavy could be headed for a start, and Bryce McGowens should get all the run he can handle. Williamson will likely return for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 25 points in loss
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Williamson notched 25 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 loss to the Warriors.
The Pelicans put up a good fight but came up short against the Warriors, although Williamson posted a strong stat line. Williamson has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games, and he seems to be getting into a nice groove after missing eight games in a row between Nov. 4 and Nov. 17 due to a nagging hamstring problem. The lack of availability has always been an issue with Williamson, but when he's healthy and ready to go, he's a dominant force near the rim and an excellent rebounder for his size.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Goes for 29 points in win
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Williamson totaled 29 points (8-14 FG, 13-16 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 143-130 victory over the Bulls.
Williamson returned from a one-game absence, as he didn't play Saturday against the Hawks on the second leg of a back-to-back set. The 29-point output matched his previous season-high mark, and it marked the fourth time he's cleared the 25-point threshold in his eight outings. Williamson should remain one of the Pelicans' go-to scoring weapons as long as he stays healthy -- which has been a big "if" this season.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Scores 14 points in return
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Williamson (hamstring) finished Wednesday's 125-118 loss to the Nuggets with 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 29 minutes.
Williamson returned to the floor following an eight-game absence due to a strained left hamstring. The star big man was one of four Pelicans players to score in double figures, though he put up fewer than 14 field-goal attempts for the second time in six appearances. Perhaps more encouraging than anything was his minutes count, as Williamson fell roughly in line with his season-long average of 31.4 from his first five appearances of the season. Though Williamson emerged from Wednesday's game seemingly in good health, he'll still be a candidate to sit out one half of the Pelicans' upcoming Friday/Saturday back-to-back set versus the Mavericks and Hawks, respectively.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Available to play
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Williamson (hamstring) is available to play Wednesday against the Nuggets.
This will be Williamson's first game since Nov. 2, so he'll likely face restrictions following an eight-game absence. Yves Missi will likely return to the second unit with Williamson active and Derik Queen's usage could dip.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Listed questionable vs. Denver
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Williamson (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Williamson is looking to end an eight-game absence due to a strained hamstring. If the star forward is ready to rejoin the fold, Herbert Jones and Derik Queen could see fewer minutes in the frontcourt.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Officially out Monday
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Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Williamson was tagged as questionable leading up to Monday's matchup but will ultimately be unable to go. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day with a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since Nov. 2.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Listed questionable for Monday
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Williamson (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
This isn't much of an update, as Williamson remains day-to-day. He's likely going to be a game-time call, as the Pelicans did not have a shootaround for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Williamson has missed the past seven games, so he's likely to have restrictions if he gets the green light to return.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out again Sunday
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Williamson (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Warriors.
Williamson was considered a game-time call Sunday prior to this update, but he'll now miss his seventh game in a row. That being said, the Pelicans may have opted to hold him out Sunday, so he could return Monday against the Thunder since he's yet to be cleared for back-to-back sets.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Cleared for on-court work
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The Pelicans announced Thursday that Williamson (hamstring) continues to progress well through his rehabilitation and has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.
Will Guillory of The Athletic provided a similar report Wednesday indicating that Williamson was cleared for contact, and he was able to participate in some 1-on-1 drills during the Pelicans' morning shootaround that day. According to the Pelicans' latest announcement, Williamson's "return-to-play progression will be updated appropriately," so fantasy managers can operate under the assumption that he's still being viewed as week-to-week as he works his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain and won't be returning to action Friday versus the Lakers.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Iffy for Tuesday
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Williamson is questionable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte with left hamstring soreness.
This is a new issue for Williamson after he previously battled a foot issue. Hamstring injuries are a major cause for concern, but the questionable tag suggests he's day-to-day. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the team could proceed with caution.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Just misses double-double Sunday
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Williamson closed with 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-12 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 loss to the Thunder.
The 25-year-old forward hit for at least 20 points for the second straight game and the fourth time in five contests, and he came one board shy of his second double-double. Williamson also led the Pelicans in assists on the afternoon, dishing at least five for the third time this season. He's averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and an impressive 2.0 steals in 31.4 minutes a contest to begin the campaign.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Slams home season-high 29
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Williamson produced 29 points (9-17 FG, 11-13 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Friday's 126-124 loss to the Clippers.
After managing only 11 points Wednesday in his return from a one-game absence due to a minor bone bruise in his foot, Williamson looked more like his usual self Friday and set a new season high in scoring. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 23.5 points, 6.3 boards, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals in 32.3 minutes through four games, and as per usual, it's his ability to stay on the court that will be key to his fantasy value.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Struggles in return
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Williamson ended Wednesday's 122-88 loss to Denver with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes.
Williamson played through a foot issue, returning to action after missing the previous game. While it was good to see him back on the floor, it was certainly not his best performance. Whether the injury played a part in his lack of production is anyone's guess. What is clear is how bad New Orleans has been to begin the season. The hope is that Williamson can get things back on track, both personally and as a team, when the squad travels to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Friday.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Will play vs. Denver
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Williamson (foot) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
After missing Monday's game due to a foot issue, Williamson will return. The superstar forward has gotten off to a solid start to the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 27.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 4.0 steals per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the field.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Questionable for Wednesday
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Williamson (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Williamson was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, but he was spotted getting some extra running on the side after the session. Williamson was unable to play Monday against the Celtics, but it sounds like he's going to be day-to-day going forward.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Strong start to campaign
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Williamson finished with 27 points (10-21 FG, 7-12 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and five steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Grizzlies.
Williamson, who looks rejuvenated after spending the offseason getting into top shape, was the clear No. 1 option on offense Wednesday with plenty of ball-handling responsibilities as well. He was flying around the court defensively too, finishing one steal shy of his career-high mark of six. If he can stay healthy, and that's a big if, Williamson could have a monster fantasy campaign, especially in punt builds for free throws or three-pointers.
