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• Zion Williamson, Joe Dumars To Have 'Very Candid Conversations'Joe Dumars is expected to have some "very candid conversations" with Zion Williamson this offseason as he assumes control of the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.6 minutes across just 30 games with the Pelicans in 24-25. "They're going to have to have a sitdown eventually," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. Williamson received a one-game su...2025Continue with Joe Dumars -
• Pelicans ownership want new GM Joe Dumars to explore Zion Williamson trade
The New Orleans Pelicans ownership want new GM Joe Dumars to explore a trade for injury-stricken Zion Williamson in the offseason. Zion Williamson trade news: Joe Dumars to explore moving two-time All-Star The Pelicans fired their previous head of basketball operations David Griffin on Monday and the team are looking to Hall of Famer Joe […] The post Pelicans ownership want new GM Joe Dumars...2025See more articles Joe Dumars
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• Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum Out for Season
The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Monday that both Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season due to injuries. Williamson, dealing with a bone contusion in his lower back sustained on March 19 in a game against Minnesota, and McCollum, who suffered a right foot contusion on March […] The post Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum Out for Season appeared f...2025Check it out New Orleans Pelicans
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• Elfrid Payton, Pelicans Agree To Second 10 Day ContractThe New Orleans Pelicans and point guard Elfrid Payton are signing a second 10 Day contract. Following this deal, to keep Payton on the roster, the Pelicans would need to sign him for the remainder of the season. This is actually Payton's third deal with New Orleans this regular season. He was previously with the team on a non-guaranteed contract prior to his first 10 Day contract. Overall, in 11 ...2025Read about Elfrid Payton -
• Pelicans Rule Out Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum For Remainder Of SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans announced that CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to their respective injuries. The Pelicans currently have a 21-54 record. McCollum, who was diagnosed with a right foot bone contusion after sustaining the injury on March 23 at Detroit, will continue his rehabilitation program which includes rest and treatment. Williamson, who...2025Read about New Orleans Pelicans
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• McCollum, Williamson Shut Down For Remainder Of Season
The Pelicans have shut down guard CJ McCollum and big man Zion Williamson for the remainder of the season, the team’s PR department tweets. McCollum, who was diagnosed with a right foot bone contusion after sustaining the injury on March 23 at Detroit, will continue his rehabilitation program which includes rest and treatment. Williamson, who […]...2025
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• Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for rest of seasonThe injury-ravaged Pelicans are among the lottery-bound teams jockeying for the best odds to get the top pick. Shutting down two of their top players could move them closer to that goal....2025 -
• Impact Of Pelicans’ Injury Woes Could Carry Over To 2025/26
Health issues derailed the Pelicans‘ 2024/25 season almost before it began. Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson weren’t available when the season tipped off, top offseason acquisition Dejounte Murray broke his hand on opening night, and it only got worse from there, with injuries eventually affecting virtually every starter and rotation player on the roster. Through […]...2025Click for news about Trey Murphy
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• There reportedly would be 'significant interest' if Pelicans test Zion Williamson trade market
He's looked dominant since returning from his latest injury, averaging 25.8 points a game on 60.6% shooting in his last 15 games....2025
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• Zion Williamson Would Receive 'Significant Interest' If Placed On Trade MarketZion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with Zion?'" said Tim MacMahon...2025Click for news about New Orleans Pelicans
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• February 2025 NBA PER: Jokic, Shai, Zion, Giannis, LeBron In Top-5
Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remained as consistent as ever in February as they led the NBA in PER for the month with marks of 33.2 and 30.5 respectively. But Zion Williamson finished third with a 29.9 PER as he has played some of the best basketball of his career since returning from injury. NBA PER (February 2025):1. Nikola Jokic: 33.22. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.53. Zion Williamso...2025Visit the page Nikola Jokic
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• Southwest Notes: Zion, Mavericks, Popovich, Spurs
With Brandon Ingram no longer on the roster and Dejounte Murray out with a long-term injury, Zion Williamson will have to shoulder more leadership responsibilities for the Pelicans both on and off the court, says William Guillory of The Athletic. While there have been questions in the past about Williamson’s conditioning habits and the way […]...2025See also Brandon Ingram
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• Zion Williamson posts first career triple-double to lead Pelicans to win vs. Suns
There’s no doubt that injuries have really taken a toll on Zion Williamson’s NBA career, as his pace into becoming one of the league’s best has been constantly interrupted due to health issues. Last night, we saw potential of his brilliance as he produced the first triple-double after six years with the Pelicans. You could […] The post Zion Williamson posts first career tr...2025
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• Report: Zion Williamson At His Lightest Weight Since Getting Drafted By Pelicans
According to NBA reporter Michael C. Wright of ESPN, Zion Williamson is at his lightest weight since getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans drafted Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke. The lefty has had weight, injury and conditioning issues with New Orleans, but Williamson […] The post Report: Zion Williamson At His Lightest Weig...2025Visit the page New Orleans Pelicans
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• Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
Zion Williamson remains the focal point of the Pelicans’ plans, despite his extensive injury history. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said during a lengthy press conference that he’ll continue to build his team around the high-scoring big man, the Associated Press’ Brett Martel relays. “If you take just his body of work this […]...2025Continue with David Griffin
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• Dejounte Murray Tears Achilles, Out For SeasonDejounte Murray suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Murray suffered the injury when chasing his own miss after driving to the lane. The injury is on Murray's right leg. "Extremely difficult, when you see a guy that means so much to our team and puts the work in go down like that," said Willie Green after the game. ...2025See more articles Dejounte Murray -
• Why won’t the Pelicans allow Zion Williamson to play in back-to-backs?
At some point, the Pelicans need to cut their losses and part ways with Zion Williamson. Over six seasons, he’s played in 197 games. Williamson missed the entire 2020-21 season due to injury. In total, the two-time all-star has missed 261 games for New Orleans. Recently, Williamson made comments about feeling well enough to play […] The post Why won’t the Pelicans allow Zion Wil...2025
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• Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says he feels good enough to play in back-to-back games. However, Williamson is going along with the team's plan to only play in one end of two-game sets. "Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for the Pelicans. They have decided that, based off the numbers, it's ...2025See more articles New Orleans Pelicans
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• Zion Williamson Says Pelicans Are Holding Him Out Of Back-To-Backs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson says he feels good enough to play in back-to-back games. However, Williamson is going along with the team's plan to only play in one end of two-game sets. "Let me make this clear to everybody out there. If I could play in the back-to-backs, I would. Physically? Yes, I can. But I work for the Pelicans. They have decided that, based off the numbers, it's ...2025See more articles New Orleans Pelicans
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• Zion Williamson takes apparent shot at Pelicans for load-managing himZion Williamson may now be back from injury, but he still apparently isn’t seeing eye-to-eye with the New Orleans Pelicans....2025See also New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson injury and suspension
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• NBA PER (Week 14): Zion Williams Ranks No. 12 With 28.2 Mark Since Return
Zion Williamson has a 28.2 PER across five games in January since returning from his hamstring injury and ranks 12th overall for the season. NBA PER (Week 14)1. Nikola Jokic: 32.72. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.53. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 29.44. Mark Williams: 27.95. Anthony Davis: 26.86. Karl-Anthony Towns: 25.57. Daniel Gafford: 24.88. Luka Doncic: 24.79. Victor Wembanyama: 24.310. Joel Embiid: 24...2025Continue with Nikola Jokic
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• NBA Notes: Pelicans, Brandon Ingram, Suns, SixersPelicans Did anyone expect this type of injury-plagued forgettable season for the poor Pelicans? Almost definitely not. Chalk it up to some dumb luck and a whole lotta Zion Williamson unpredictability. Nothing new there. “Nobody could have predicted the injury woes that have befallen the Pelicans, who have used 23 starting lineups and have used […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Brandon...2025See more Brandon Ingram -
• Coach K’s Honest Injury Advice to Zion Williamson
Mike Krzyzewski, aka Coach K has given his former Duke player Zion Williamson some advice on how to deal with injuries – something that Zion has struggled with his whole career. The star has played in just ten of the Pels’ 44 games this season due to various niggling injuries and Coach K really wants […] The post Coach K’s Honest Injury Advice to Zion Williamson appeared fi...2025See more articles Mike Krzyzewski
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• Zion Williamson, Kyrie Irving Out For Pelicans-Mavs On Back-To-Backs
Zion Williamson and Kyrie Irving will each miss Wednesday's game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks. Both the Pelicans and Mavericks played on Tuesday, making Wednesday's game the second of a back-to-back. Williamson was out for more than two months due to a hamstring injury and is out due to "return to play conditioning." Irving returned on Tuesday from a five-game absence due ...2025Visit the page Kyrie Irving
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• Zion Williamson Trade Rumors: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Says Zion ‘Doesn’t Want to be in New Orleans’
As we’ve grown accustomed, Zion Williamson has spent most of this 2024-25 season injured on the sidelines. However, he returned for one game last week and impressed all with his powerful dunks. However, last Friday the Pelicans suspended him for violating team policies, and now all sorts of rumours are starting to spread. According to […] The post Zion Williamson Trade Rumors: ESPN’s ...2025
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• Stephen A Smith: Zion Williamson Doesn't Want To Be In New Orleans
In a recent episode of First Take, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith discussed Zion Williamson's one-game suspension from the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson was suspended for a violation of team rules, which was later reported to be chronic lateness, including for a team flight. According to Smith, this stems from the fact that Williamson no longer wishes to play in New Orleans. "Zion doesn't wa...2025See more New Orleans Pelicans
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• Shannon Sharpe Calls Out Zion Williamson: ‘Stop Eating Everything’
After Zion Williamson’s latest slip up, ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe shared his candid thoughts on the Pelicans star’s career and issued him with a wake up call. Zion was suspended for one game after being late to the team’s flight to Philadelphia and Sharpe thinks the NBA media and NBA fans in general care more about […] The post Shannon Sharpe Calls Out Zion Williamson: &#...2025Continue with Shannon Sharpe
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• Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson after he was reportedly late to team flight to PhiladelphiaWilliamson, who recently returned to the court after a 27-game absence, will miss Friday's contest against the 76ers....2025 -
• Pelicans Make It Clear To Zion Williamson That It’s Time To Shape UpThe Pelicans made a statement to Zion Williamson on Friday night – one that had been a long time coming, as written by Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Instead of keeping his absence quiet and simply leaving him on the bench, New Orleans chose to go public with a one-game suspension, sending a clear message about […] The post Pelicans Make It Clear To Zion Williamson That It’s Time To Shape Up ...2025 -
• Southwest Notes: Zion, Murphy, Tate, Jackson, Williams
The Pelicans sent a message to Zion Williamson by making his one-game suspension public, writes Rod Walker of NOLA. Walker explains that the team could have opted to simply keep Williamson on the bench for another night, just as it did for Wednesday’s game, without providing an explanation. Instead, Williamson was suspended for Friday’s contest […]...2025