Zion Williamson News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans (2024)

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How long will Zion be out for the Pelicans? ›

The team announced that Williamson would be reevaluated in approximately two weeks following the April 17 diagnosis. That means that Williamson won't be cleared to return until at least May 1, which coincides with Game 5 of their first-round series against the Thunder.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. An MRI taken this morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be re-examined in approximately two weeks.

After two seasons, the Hawks are pulling the plug on the Trae Young-Dejounte Murray backcourt. And the New Orleans Pelicans have swooped in, sending out draft capital and Larry Nance Jr. in exchange for the former Spurs' 2022 All-Star, Murray.

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Pelicans went 7-5 in regular season without their leading scorer. Zion Williamson was playing the best basketball of his pro career, scoring 40 points in his NBA postseason debut Tuesday, as well as 31 points on April 11 during New Orleans' fifth straight win over Sacramento of 2023-24.

Zion's vertical jump. When he takes flight, it's as if gravity forgets its rules. His measured vertical leap stands at an astonishing 45 inches.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Remains out, but making progress

However, Williamson still isn't running and remains out while rehabbing a left hamstring strain he suffered during the team's first Play-In Tournament game against the Lakers.

When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, it was expected that he would become the next big superstar in the league. While he has shown flashes of being that player, the results haven't been even close to consistent.

St. John's: We all know that Zion dunks, but this putback highlight is a good time to remind you that he also rebounds. Zion has 10 double-doubles on the season, and his 8.8 boards per game ranks third in the ACC.

The Pelicans were established as the New Orleans Hornets in the 2002–03 season when George Shinn, then owner of the Charlotte Hornets, relocated the franchise to New Orleans.

Who was traded the New Orleans Pelicans? ›

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has acquired guard Dejounte Murray in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. In exchange, New Orleans has conveyed Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller (via sign-and-trade), and two future first round draft picks.

Traded RHP Josh Mollerus to Texas Rangers for RHP Yerry Rodriguez. Recalled RHP Jose Cuas from Buffalo (IL). Designated LHP Tim Mayza for assignment. Reinstated SS Bo Bichette from the 10-day IL.

Most players, coaches and administrators elected to live closer to the club's Metairie headquarters, in the neighboring suburbs of Kenner, Destrehan or River Ridge. Others flocked to the leafy, gated communities along the north shore.

Since Zion is a fan of luxury cars, he owns a custom Ford Raptor. It is specifically designed by DreamWorks Motorsports for Zion Williamson. In addition to that, Zion also has two models of Mercedes-AMG – Mercedes AMG 63 and Mercedes AMG GT 4-door Coupe.

The Garden District, the richest neighborhood in New Orleans, is famous for its grand mansions. The median home price here is $624,170, while the average rent is $2205. Residents enjoy a median household income of $122,458.

Thunder. Williamson's window to return to the court would open up only if the Pelicans were to pass the First Round of the NBA Playoffs.

'I want to hoop,' Butler said during a televised interview with TNT but the 6-time All-Star remains sidelined indefinitely. Miami's Jimmy Butler is out indefinitely after spraining his MCL during the Play-In Tournament.