When Zion Williamson entered the NBA in 2019, the hype was absolutely unreal. It seemed like Zion was about to become the new face of the league in his rookie y
For the first time in what has been a rough season, the New Orleans Pelicans have reeled off three consecutive victories.
The Pelicans had to issue a suspension but the locker room has been encouraged by Zion Williamson's response to public scolding.
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is fed up with Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and decided to speak on the situation.
On a recent episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith claimed that Zion Williamson wants to be with Los Angeles and New York.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.
Williamson registered 24 points (11-21 FG, 2-5 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks across 23 minutes during Friday's 136-123 victory over Utah.
Williamson finished the win in Chicago with 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Since returning from his hamstring injury, Williamson hasn't played on the backend of back-to-backs, a noteworthy note as the Pelicans return to home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
In 10 games this season, Zion is putting up 21.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game (an increase in boards would be a pretty big development, too) and the Pelicans are 4-6 with him in the lineup. That doesn't sound so inspiring, but they're 7-26 without him.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson returned to action this month for the first time since Nov. 6 against the Cavs and so far he's mostly picked up right where he left off. But it was his new appearance that had fans questioning what was going on with the two-time All-Star.
Zion Williamson is in his sixth NBA season. The former Duke Blue Devils standout has spent most of his professional career on the New Orleans Pelicans injury report. Despite entering the league in 2019, Williamson has played just 194 regular-season games.