Fri Jan 10 | 17:27 | Zion Williamson Suspended For One Game |
According to Shams Charania, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson(suspension) won't suit up against the 76ers due to being suspended one game for violating team policies. Williamson's next opportunity to return to the floor is on Sunday against Boston. Herbert Jones(shoulder) will also be missing in action. With Williamson and Jones sidelined, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Javonte Green, andBrandon Boston will take on more minutes and will potentially have more scoring chances than usual. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jan 8 | 18:18 | Zion Williamson Sitting Out Versus Portland |
The New Orleans Pelicans announced forward Zion Williamson (injury maintenance) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. As expected, Williamson will sit out the second half of back-to-back contests after returning on Tuesday in a 104-97 loss to the Timberwolves. In his return the 24-year-old posted 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block in 28 minutes after missing 30 games this season after dealing with a right hamstring strain. Javonte Green will likely gain some extra playing time during Williamson's absence. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jan 7 | 16:25 | Zion Williamson Set To Return On Tuesday Versus Minnesota |
The New Orleans Pelicans announced forward Zion Williamson(hamstring) will return against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. After recovering from a hamstring strain, Williamson will see his first action since Nov. 6. He looked good during the early parts of the season before getting injured, registering 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks in six contests. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old to see limited minutes initially since he's been out for over two months. |
Source: New Orleans Pelicans | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jan 7 | 09:13 | Zion Williamson Might Be Back In Action Tuesday |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Minnesota. After recovering from a hamstring strain, Williamson could see his first action since Nov. 6. Williamson looked good during the early parts of the season before getting hurt. He posted 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks across six games. Considering he's been out for two months, it seems almost certain that Williamson will only be given limited work initially, so fantasy managers should temper their expectations for the first few games. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 25 2024 | 10:34 | Zion Williamson Expected To Return To Full Practice Next Week |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is nearing his comeback, as the team announced on Tuesday that he is expected to return to full practice next week. Williamson is considered week-to-week. The Pelicans star played in only six games at the start of the season before landing on the shelf with a left hamstring strain. He averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks. Brandon Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for at least two more weeks, so the likes of Trey Murphy III, Brandon Boston Jr., and Jordan Hawkins continue to have extra fantasy value for a bit longer. |
Source: NBA.com | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 4 2024 | 17:22 | Zion Williamson Will Be Evaluated In Two Weeks |
The New Orleans Pelicans announced forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is progressing well through rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Barring any setbacks and with a tentative timeline in place, the 24-year-old could return on December 19th versus the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans may continue to proceed cautiously and not rush Williamson back, though. However, the team is desperate for help, sitting in last place in the Western Conference, with several injured players. |
Source: New Orleans Pelicans | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 19 2024 | 17:04 | Zion Williamson Expected To Miss A Considerable Amount Of Time |
On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania said on the Pat McAfee show that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will be out for a "considerable amount of time." The Pelicans had already announced Saturday that the 24-year-old would be out indefinitely. Williamson has averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks this regular season. However, he's been limited to only six games. With Williamson out moving forward, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in two starts this season, can hopefully continue to fill the void in the rotation. |
Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Nov 9 2024 | 14:25 | Zion Williamson Out Indefinitely |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is out indefinitely, the team announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old has averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks this season. However, he's been limited to only six games. Fantasy managers remember when a hamstring injury forced the former Duke Blue Devil to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign, so there is obvious concern. Hopefully, that won't be the case this time around. With Williamson sidelined moving ahead, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in two starts this season, could continue to fill the void in the rotation, at least until Trey Murphy III (hamstring) or Herbert Jones (shoulder) are back on the court. |
Source: New Orleans Pelicans | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 8 2024 | 18:07 | Zion Williamson Ruled Out Friday |
According to Orlando Magic beat writer Adam Koffler, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green announced that power forward Zion Williamson will not play in Friday's game against Orlando because of tightness in his left hamstring. The 24-year-old attempted to participate in the game on Wednesday but temporarily left due to an unspecified injury; however, he managed to complete the game. With Williamson unavailable, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis are expected to receive more minutes on the court. |
Source: Adam Koffler | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 8 2024 | 12:10 | Zion Williamson Listed As Questionable On Friday |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has received a questionable tag for the team's Friday night contest against the Orlando Magic. The Duke product was able to give it a go on Wednesday, left briefly with an undisclosed injury at the time, but finished out the game. While his scoring and efficiency has taken a bit of a dip, Williamson has increased his rebounding and block numbers so far. If he's unable to suit up, however, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis will see some added minutes and opportunities. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 6 2024 | 19:31 | Zion Williamson Good To Go On Wednesday |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (thigh) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man is back in the starting five after missing the last two games due to right thigh soreness. This is great news for the banged up Pelicans roster right now. The return of Williamson should shift Jeremiah Robinson-Earl back to the bench. It's unlikely that Robinson-Earl is going to have viable streaming value with Williamson back in the mix. Fantasy managers can get Williamson back in their lineups on Wednesday. |
Source: Marc J. Spears | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 5 2024 | 18:51 | Zion Williamson Could Miss Wednesday's Game |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (thigh) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williamson has missed the last two games due to right thigh soreness. The oft-injured big man has been solid when healthy, but keeping him on the court has been a struggle. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl finished with 12 points and five rebounds across 33 minutes of action on Monday. He's worth a look as a low-end streaming option if Williamson misses another game. |
Source: NBA.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 4 2024 | 20:54 | Zion Williamson Sidelined Again Versus Portland |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (thigh) remains out on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Duke Blue Devil wasn't available for Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks, so he'll miss a second consecutive game because of thigh soreness. His next chance to get on the floor will be on Wednesday against the visiting Cavs. But as far as Monday's contest is concerned, fantasy managers can expect more minutes for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Daniel Theis, and Yves Missi. |
Source: New Orleans Pelicans | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 4 2024 | 16:35 | Zion Williamson Questionable For Monday |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is officially questionable for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The talented forward missed Sunday's game, and his status for Monday remains uncertain. If he sits out again, players like Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Jamal Cain could see increased minutes. Fantasy managers are hoping for consistent health from Williamson this season, as he's been a strong contributor when on the court, averaging 21.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Oct 25 2024 | 21:42 | Zion Williamson On Minutes Restriction |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (illness) will be under a minutes restriction for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The good news is that Williamson is available after sitting out the season opener. However, he still must not be feeling 100 percent considering the team is going to limit him here. Head coach Willie Green didn't say exactly how much Williamson is going to play. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can go ahead and get Williamson in there. DFS players might want to look elsewhere for help as Williamson might not be worth his price for Friday's slate. |
Source: Christian Clark | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Oct 24 2024 | 17:33 | Zion Williamson Off The Injury Report |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (illness) isn't listed on the league's official injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with the Trail Blazers. The former Duke Blue Devil missed Wednesday's opener versus the Chicago Bulls due to an illness. However, he practiced in full on Thursday, with head coach Willie Green stating he "looks like he's good to go." While fantasy managers were discouraged to see him miss the first game of the 2024-25 campaign, they are delighted regarding the latest update. The Pelicans could certainly use him on the floor, considering New Orleans will be without Dejounte Murray (hand) and Trey Murphy III (hamstring) for the foreseeable future. Keep Williamson starting in all fantasy lineups, although his presence may mean fewer scorer opportunities for Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, who combined for 56 points in the opener. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Oct 23 2024 | 18:30 | Zion Williamson Won't Play On Wednesday |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (illness) won't play against the Bulls on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has been under the weather, so fantasy managers already felt things were moving in this direction. However, he missed shootaround on Wednesday, which further solidified he wouldn't be good to go. Without Williamson in the lineup, Javonte Green may roll with the first five. But Dejounte Murray (personal), assuming he plays, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum will likely benefit the most. |
Source: New Orleans Pelicans | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Oct 22 2024 | 18:52 | Zion Williamson Considered A Game-Time Decision For Wednesday |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (illness) is looking like a game-time decision ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. Williamson missed Tuesday's practice and is currently considered day-to-day due to a minor illness. The good news is that this issue shouldn't be something that sidelines Williamson for long. This is obviously frustrating to see the oft-injured forward on the injury report already, but at least it's for something minor. Herbert Jones and Javonte Green figure to see more run if Williamson is unable to play. Jones is the much better fantasy option between the two, but fantasy managers will need to check back on Wednesday for another update. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Sep 30 2024 | 12:24 | Zion Williamson Loses 15 Pounds In Offseason |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson came into media day lighter and more focused as he explained how much of a breath of fresh air this offseason felt to him. According to Evan Sidery, the superstar power forward lost 15 pounds over the summer and Williamson said that being able to "really lock in on basketball" and break down film while working on things in the gym was a welcomed difference. In past offseasons, Williamson has worked on coming back from injury or battling some weight issues, according to many reports at the time. After playing a career-high 70 games last season, he's heading into his sixth season feeling as healthy as ever. |
Source: Evan Sidery | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Aug 19 2024 | 20:55 | Zion Williamson Looking Good In Recent Photo |
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson played a career-high 70 games in 2023-24. However, it appears Williamson remains committed to staying on the floor, with the 24-year-old appearing slimmer in a recent photo posted to Instagram. Without question, his durability has been an issue since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in 2019. His work ethic has also been questioned. Yet, while Williamson's statistical numbers were down slightly last season, fantasy managers will take it as long as he stays healthy. With that said, he has top-10 fantasy potential. But the former Duke Blue Devil has an uphill climb to convince fantasy managers he's no longer injury-prone. |
Source: Darryn Albert | RotoBaller.com |