Zion Williamson (Foot) to Be Reevaluated in Two Weeks, No Timetable to Return

Zion Williamson still has a ways to go before he suits up for the Pelicans in 2021-22.

The Pelicans announced Thursday that Zion Williamson will be reevaluated by team doctors in roughly two weeks as he continues to nurse a foot injury.

No timetable has been set for Williamson's return to the floor. 

"There is no fixed timeline for his return to game action, but the doctors are encouraged by this last batch of images," New Orleans general manager David Griffin said Thursday. "Doctors will take additional imaging 2 to 2 1/2 weeks from now as guides and landmarks for taking the next steps."

"It's everyone's goal that Zion return to play as soon as is safely possible. ... When he's able to return safely, he will do that."

Griffin: "It's everyone's goal that Zion return to play as soon as is safely possible. Obviously 2 to 2 1/2 weeks from now means he won't be on the floor for the first week of (regular season) games. When he's able to return safely, he will do that."

— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) October 14, 2021

Williamson, 21, has battled injury in each of his first two NBA seasons. He played just 24 games as a rookie before a 61-game campaign in 2020–21, a season in which he averaged 27 points per game on 61.1% from the field. Williamson turned in a historically efficient sophomore season, though the Pelicans finished No. 11 in the Western Conference at 31–41. 

New Orleans will open the 2021–22 campaign on Oct. 20 against Joel Embiid and the 76ers. The Pelicans are seeking their first playoff berth since '18 this season.