Zion Williamson's Official Injury Status For Timberwolves-Pelicans Game

Zion Williamson is available for Tuesday's game.

Nov 8, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on from the bench against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

For the game, the Pelicans will get their best player back in action, as Zion Williamson has been upgraded to available.

Via ClutchPoints: "Zion Williamson is AVAILABLE for the Pelicans matchup with the Timberwolves tonight, the team has announced.

Zion last played on November 6th."

Zion Williamson is AVAILABLE for the Pelicans matchup with the Timberwolves tonight, the team has announced.

Zion last played on November 6th. pic.twitter.com/PG0Df1uxXb

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 7, 2025

Williamson has appeared in six games so far this season.

He is averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range.

Zion Williamson is available to make his return tonight for the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson last appeared in a game on November 6, 2024.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) January 7, 2025

The Pelicans have dealt with a lot of injuries this season.

Right now, they are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 7-29 record in 36 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (but are 2-8 over their last ten).

Following the Timberwolves, the Pelicans will play their next game on Wednesday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.

Via StatMuse: "Zion in 6 games this season:

22.7 PPG
8.0 RPG (career-high)
5.3 APG (career-high)
1.2 BPG (career-high)

Tonight, he's back."

Zion in 6 games this season:

22.7 PPG
8.0 RPG (career-high)
5.3 APG (career-high)
1.2 BPG (career-high)

Tonight, he's back. pic.twitter.com/7MMnKSPP3Q

— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 7, 2025

Williamson is in his sixth NBA season (all with the Pelicans).

The two-time NBA All-Star has career averages of 24.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 58.7% from the field and 34.1% from the three-point range in 190 games.

Nov 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) slaps hands with forward Zion Williamson (1) after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

As for the Timberwolves, they are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with an 18-17 record in 35 games.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten.