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New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says rookie Zion Williamson will play this season. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in October. He won’t return before the initial six-to-eight week projection of his knee rehab. “Yes, he very likely will not be asked to take the pounding of back-to-backs […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says rookie Zion Williamson won’t play in back-to-backs when he returns from his knee injury. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in October. He won’t return before the initial six-to-eight week projection of his knee rehab. Griffin said Zion “very likely” […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is participating in some light walk-throughs and on-court activities with his team, according to a report from ESPN. Williamson underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on October 21 and was given a 6-8 week timetable for return. The former Duke standout isn’t taking contact yet, but it […]

After Kristen Ledlow of TNT reported on Tuesday that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson won’t return before the initial six to eight week projection of his knee rehab, some began to speculate that the 2019 No. 1 overall pick suffered a setback. However, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says he has not been made […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson “turned a corner” this week with his rehab from knee surgery, according to Kristen Ledlow of TNT. However, the Pelicans are going to be cautious with Williamson and his return will “definitely” come outside of the six-to-eight week window which was initially projected. As I reported on @NBAonTNT, Zion […]

Zion Williamson entered the NBA with more fanfare than any player since LeBron James in 2003, but will the former Duke standout be able to claim Rookie of the Year honors, as Luka Doncic did in his debut season? Williamson and Doncic took far different paths to the NBA. Luka, who hails from Slovenia, began […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is coming off one of the greatest freshman seasons in NCAA Men’s Basketball history, becoming the driving force behind a dominant Duke Blue Devils team. However, though he was slated to take the NBA by storm in his first season, the 19-year-old phenom tore his meniscus in the offseason, […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is still sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery, but head coach Alvin Gentry is hoping the rookie phenom will be able to start on-court activities soon. Though they’d love to have him on the court, the Pelicans are not going to rush the process of Zion’s return, according […]

The basketball world is itching to finally see New Orleans Pelicans’ rookie sensation Zion Williamson take the floor. The 19-year-old has yet to make his highly-anticipated NBA debut, as he continues to recover from a knee injury that is expected to keep him out until at least mid-December. Nevertheless, for former NBA coach and current […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday has come away impressed by how professional rookie Zion Williamson is. Williamson is only 19, but Holiday says the 2019 No. 1 overall pick takes everything very seriously when it comes to basketball. “He’s a monster,” Holiday said, via Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “Having Zion has […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says rookie Zion Williamson is “dying to be back” on the court. Williamson was expected to miss six to eight weeks for the Pelicans after undergoing knee surgery, but Gentry says there is no return date as of now: “He’s dying to be back out here,” Gentry said, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had some sort of a passing-of-the-torch moment with New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson after LA beat the Pels on Wednesday. Davis met with Williamson and talked outside the Pelicans’ locker room. AD was in the area after head coach Alvin Gentry invited him to meet his former teammates. […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson has not played a game yet this season, as he has been sidelined as a result of undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The good news is that Williamson seems to be making great progress. Pelicans general manager David Griffin told ESPN New Orleans 100.3 on Friday […]

New Orleans Pelicans vice-president of basketball operations David Griffin claims his rookie star Zion Williamson is “on schedule” during an interview with ESPN Radio New Orleans. Via ESPN’s Andrew Lopez: “He’s on schedule,” said Griffin. “He’s progressing exactly as I hoped he would. … You can map out where eight weeks could be.” The No. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to enlist the services of their number one overall pick Zion Williamson in an official NBA game. According to NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Reggie Miller, the 19-year-old athletic wonder will make his NBA debut soon. “A little birdie whispered in my ear that his rehab is […]

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose has dealt with his share of serious knee injuries during his NBA career, and there’s likely no better player than he to give rookie Zion Williamson some words of advice on how to deal with them. The New Orleans Pelicans standout has yet to debut after suffering a torn meniscus […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson admits the obvious; that his right knee surgery “hurt at first.” Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus. The No. 1 overall pick is keeping a positive mindset since he knows he’s not going to be out for the entire season. Williamson is also telling Pelicans fans […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson spoke to local reporters on Thursday for the first time since undergoing right knee surgery. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus. The high-flyer says his knee is “getting stronger day by day.” Via Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com: It remains uncertain exactly when that will be, but […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry feels that a November return might be too ambitious for Zion Williamson, according to a report from Scott Kushner of The Times Picayune. Alvin Gentry said it would be too “ambitious” to expect Zion back at the end of the month. — Scott Kushner (@ScottDKushner) November 7, 2019 […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson may be back around his team in the practice facility, but that doesn’t mean he is actually going to participate. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says that there is no plan in place yet for Williamson to return to practice, per Will Guillory of The Athletic, which does […]

Former NBA player Glen Davis has issued a warning to New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, noting that the rookie must manage his weight or risk ending his career early like him. “That’s one of the reasons why I stopped playing was because of my weight,” Davis said, per TMZ. “He [Zion Williamson] has to […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has yet to make his official NBA regular-season debut due to a torn meniscus in his right knee suffered during the preseason. Despite the setback for the 19-year-old, the Duke product is reportedly in good spirits. Per Shams Charania in The Athletic: Good news for Pelicans and NBA fans […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has been dealing with a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee through the early stages of this season. He was given a six-to-eight week timetable on Oct. 21, which would leave him out of commission until sometime in December. Despite this fact, the former Duke Blue Devil is […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are navigating the start of their 2019-20 season without their top overall pick Zion Williamson, one teammate Brandon Ingram was quick to point to as a generational talent in the NBA. “He is a once-in-a-lifetime type of player,” Ingram said of Williamson, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “That […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter’s NBA career is older than New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. Carter is playing in his 22nd NBA season, while Williamson is only 19. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2019 draft is currently out for the Pelicans, as Williamson is recovering from knee surgery. Like Williamson, Carter […]

Contrary to what some pundits say, Zion Williamson will see action in his rookie year this 2019-20 NBA season. New Orleans Pelicans VP of Basketball Operations David Griffin quickly diffused rumors that this year’s number one overall pick might not see the floor this year after undergoing surgery to remove a piece of torn meniscus […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is walking around with one crutch, as the high-flyer is the beginning stages of his rehab. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus and will miss six-to-eight weeks: Zion Williamson is in the building. pic.twitter.com/De3KJZ9oyK — Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 25, 2019 The meniscus surgery Williamson underwent […]

New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin is hoping to use his past experiences with LeBron James as a guide in Zion Williamson’s development. No player has entered the NBA with more hype than James, who was labeled as “The Chosen One” coming out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Zion, with […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is joining the chorus of people who believe New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has to lose weight. Williamson underwent surgery on Monday to repair a torn lateral meniscus and will miss six-to-eight weeks. Williamson weighs approximately 285 pounds. "I don't think he can play at that weight" Chuck […]

Recent news of Zion Williamson’s injury timeline have put in question the sheer toll on his body after being listed at 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds in college. While the New Orleans Pelicans measured him at 6-foot-6 earlier this month, they are still unsure of his weight and body fat levels, as vice-president of basketball operations […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is listed at 285 pounds. Some have hinted that his frame may have played a role in his recent meniscus tear, but general manager David Griffin says it’s “asinine” to blame weight. Griffin spoke with reporters during Tuesday morning’s shootaround, insisting that Williamson is “in elite condition.” Pels GM […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not concerned about Zion Williamson’s weight factoring into his recent meniscus injury, one that will have the No. 1 overall pick miss six-to-eight weeks. Williamson was listed at 285 pounds in his lone year of college at Duke, and while his newly adjusted weight has yet to be revealed, those […]

The NBA regular season will start with a flat tire, literally and figuratively, as Zion Williamson’s torn meniscus diagnosis flattened many who hoped to see the prodigy make his debut. Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are unable to pinpoint when or where the injury actually occurred, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Pelicans […]

The 2019-20 season starts off with the New Orleans Pelicans matched up with the reigning champ Toronto Raptors — but they’ll be without Zion Williamson. The main attraction will be missing as the 2019 draft’s first overall pick is out with a knee injury. Williamson’s athletic prowess in college almost single-handedly propelled ratings numbers during […]

Just like the entire NBA community, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is bummed about the news that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has undergone surgery for a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and will miss six to eight weeks. Morant took to twitter to send positive vibes toward Williamson, who was […]

Initial reports stated that Zion Williamson’s preseason knee injury was not too severe, but it looks like things are a bit more serious than the New Orleans Pelicans originally believed. The team announced that the No. 1 overall pick has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks. Update […]

Opening night is finally upon us and we start things off between a matchup featuring the defending champs, the Toronto Raptors, and a new-look New Orleans Pelicans side. In truth, one of the primary reasons why the league chose this particular matchup to kick things off this season is because of one man — Zion […]

The NBA had lined up a season-opening matchup between the reigning champion Toronto Raptors and the future of the NBA in Zion Williamson and his New Orleans Pelicans. While the countdown for that first game has already started, its main attraction won’t be there to provide its glamour, now that he faces potential several weeks […]

Lonzo Ball believes the New Orleans Pelicans will be just fine without Zion Williamson. As the Pelicans prepare to begin the 2019-20 regular season without the top overall draft pick, the team’s starting point guard wants to make one thing clear — the Pelicans will “hold the fort down” while Williamson is sidelined. Officially, don’t […]