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New Orleans Pelicans Make Official Zion Williamson Injury Announcement

The Pelicans announced an injury update on Zion Williamson.

Joey Linn

Nov 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson watches during a timeout against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center.
Nov 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson watches during a timeout against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center. / Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been sidelined for nearly a month with a left hamstring strain. There have been different reports surfacing about the severity and potential timeline of this injury, with all of them indicating no imminent return on the horizon for Williamson.

In an official announcement on Wednesday, the Pelicans revealed the latest on Williamson's left hamstring, saying he is progressing well and will be reevaluated in about two weeks. 

Via Pelicans: “Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) is progressing well through rehabilitation and will be re-examined in approximately two weeks.”

All things considered, this is mostly a positive update from the team. While surviving at least another two weeks without Williamson will be difficult for the Pelicans, it is encouraging to know that he is progressing well in his rehab. 

There is a strong chance that New Orleans is already too far back in the Western Conference standings to make a real push once Williamson returns, as injuries have heavily contributed to a 4-18 start to the season. That said, getting Williamson back healthy is critical to whatever the Pelicans hope to do this season.

Whether it's the start of a rebuild at this trade deadline for New Orleans or a second half push for a play-in spot, things will be much easier to navigate if Williamson is healthy.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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