Pelicans say Zion Williamson (hamstring) to miss at least two more weeks

Field Level Media|published: Wed 4th December, 20:17 2024

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Nov 3, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson for at least two more weeks, the team announced Wednesday

Williamson has been out of the lineup since Nov. 6 due to a left hamstring injury. He's played in just six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

New Orleans selected Williamson No. 1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. His time with the Pelicans has been marked by multiple injuries, starting with a torn meniscus during the preseason of his rookie year.

The 6-foot-6, 284-pound forward has played in 190 of a possible 401 regular-season games since the Pelicans drafted him. He appeared in a career-high 70 games last season and averaged 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.

Williamson last played against the Cleveland Cavaliers. New Orleans lost 131-122 despite Williamson posting 29 points, tied for a game-high, as well as eight rebounds and four assists.

The Pelicans are 1-12 without Williamson so far and sit last in the Western Conference at 4-18 overall entering Wednesday's action.

--Field Level Media