Apr. 14, 2023 21:49 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin expressed confidence Friday in team personnel responsible for managing player health after star forward Zion Williamson missed 48 or more games for the third time in his four NBA seasons.
“We’ve got...
Apr. 11, 2023 18:13 PM EDT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — All-Star forward Zion Williamson said he won't return to the New Orleans Pelicans' lineup until he's confident his body will respond well to the way he wants to play.
“Physically, I’m fine," Williamson, who injured his right hamstring in early January, said...
Apr. 06, 2023 19:42 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson for Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks but have stopped short of providing a timeline for how much longer the All-Star forward will be sidelined by his right hamstring injury.
“After further evaluation,...
Mar. 12, 2023 00:25 AM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans 110-96 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.
Josh Giddey added 19 points and Jalen Williams had 17 for the Thunder, who led...