Kings-Pelicans Injury Report: Zion Williamson Status Revealed

The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday

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Feb 12, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dribbles against Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (33) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings took down the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night 119-111, beating them for the second time in five days. Now, the two teams stay put to face each other again on Thursday, for the second time in two days and the third time in six.

In their last two meetings, Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has dropped 33 and 40 points, respectively, on a combined 29-39 shooting. Williamson has dominated the Kings, but the two-time All-Star has been ruled out for Thursday's rematch due to return to play reconditioning.

Zion Williamson was HISTORICALLY efficient despite the Pelicans' loss.

💪 40 PTS (season-high)
💪 4 REB
💪 4 AST
💪 2 STL
💪 16-21 FGM

He's the FIRST player in Pelicans history and the 11th player EVER to score 40+ PTS in under 28 MIN! pic.twitter.com/oXyRc3efqe
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2025

Each team has released their injury reports for Thursday's matchup.

Sacramento Kings:

None

New Orleans Pelicans:

Brandon Boston - OUT (ankle)

Jamal Cain - OUT (illness)

Herb Jones - OUT (shoulder)

Dejounte Murray - OUT (Achilles)

Kelly Olynyk - OUT (not with team)

Zion Williamson - OUT (conditioning)

The Pelicans have a loaded injury report for Thursday's matchup, obviously headlined by Williamson. The Pelicans star is set to miss his 37th game of the season, as New Orleans' injuries are a huge reason why the team has fallen to 12-42 on the year.

The Kings stay completely healthy for Thursday's matchup, as they have not dealt with any significant injuries in a while (knock on wood). Sacramento is looking to extend their winning streak to four games, heading into the All-Star break on a high note.

The Kings and Pelicans tip off in New Orleans at 5 p.m. PT on Thursday.