Pelicans F Zion Williamson to miss time with adductor injury
Nov 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Moses Moody (4) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images The New Orleans Pelicans confirmed Tuesday that big man Zion Williamson will miss extended time with a Grade 2 right adductor strain.
Williamson was downgraded to out for Tuesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves with "right adductor soreness."
The 25-year-old will be re-evaluated in three weeks, according to ESPN.
Williamson scored 25 points in New Orleans' 104-96 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday before sitting out Sunday's 133-121 setback to the Los Angeles Lakers.
A two-time All-Star, Williamson has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists while playing in just 10 of the 21 games this season for the Pelicans (3-18).
Williamson has struggled with injuries since he was drafted No. 1 overall by New Orleans in 2019. He has averaged 24.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists through 224 career starts.
--Field Level Media
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