Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Shut down for rest of season
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The Pelicans announced Monday that Williamson (back) won't play for the rest of the 2024-25 season.
Williamson hasn't seen any action since March 19 after suffering a low back bone bruise, and the injury is significant enough to hold him out for the remainder of the season. The team announced Monday that the star forward's rehab plan involves continuing to receive treatment and rest. With Williamson out, it'll be up to Keion Brooks, Bruce Brown and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to step up in the frontcourt.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Ruled out against Charlotte
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Williamson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Williamson will miss a fifth straight game for the Pelicans due to a back issue. New Orleans will likely turn to Kelly Olynyk, Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in the frontcourt against the Hornets.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Ruled out for Friday
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Williamson (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Williamson will miss a fourth straight game on account of a low back contusion. With the Pelicans removed from the playoff picture, Williamson could have more absences in his future over the final two and a half weeks of the season. New Orleans will likely lean on Kelly Olynyk, Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt
Williamson (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Williamson is slated to miss a third straight game due to a back contusion. He's one of seven players listed as out for the Pelicans, while Yves Missi (hip) is questionable. Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Kelly Olynyk will likely lead New Orleans against the 76ers, who are also dealing with several injuries to key players.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out Sunday
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Williamson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Williamson has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a second straight game due to a back contusion. Yves Missi (hip) has also been ruled out, so Bruce Brown, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Jordan Hawkins and Karlo Matkovic are all candidates for increased roles against Detroit. Williamson's next chance to suit up will come Monday against Philadelphia.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Iffy against Detroit
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Williamson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.
Williamson is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to a lower back contusion. If Williamson is further downgraded to out, Bruce Brown will likely draw another start.
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