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Zion Williamson out indefinitely with Pelicans due to hamstring injury | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

by November 9, 2024

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Injury concerns continue for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson as a hamstring injury will keep him out of action for the foreseeable future.

New Orleans announced Saturday that Williamson was diagnosed with a hamstring strain that will keep him out indefinitely.

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The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. Medical images taken this morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be unavailable indefinitely and further updates will be provided accordingly. pic.twitter.com/DPG4dRf5MY

Williamson has already missed four of the Pelicans’ first 10 games this season due to various ailments. He had to miss the opening game due to illness before playing five games in a row.

A hamstring injury has kept Williamson out of action in three of the last four games, including Friday’s loss to the Orlando Magic. Hamstring issues are becoming an ongoing problem for the two-time All-Star.

It was a hamstring injury that derailed Williamson’s best game of his NBA career last season in the play-in tournament against the Los Angeles Lakers. He scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 37 minutes before suffering the injury in the fourth quarter.

Williamson ultimately missed the second play-in game against the Sacramento Kings and the entire first-round loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This Pelicans season is in danger of being ruined by injuries to key players. Dejounte Murray suffered one broken hand He will be out for at least four to six weeks in the season opener against the Chicago Bulls.

With Williamson out again for an extended period of time, the Pelicans are missing many creative playmakers on offense. The 24-year-old ranks second on the team in scoring average (22.7), shares first place in rebounding (8.0) and second in assists (5.3).

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely remain in head coach Willie Green’s starting lineup until Williamson is able to return.

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