Latest Zion Williamson News

Pelicans' Griffin addresses Williamson's health challenges

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...

Pelicans' Zion Williamson in a 'mental battle' to play again

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...

Pelicans: Zion Williamson continuing rehab, conditioning

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,...

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35, Thunder top Pelicans 110-96

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...