When Will Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Return From Injury?

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The 2021-22 season is not getting off on the foot that the New Orleans Pelicans had hoped for. They are going to be starting behind the eight-ball as NBA All-Star Zion Williamson is dealing with yet another injury.

Injuries have been the one thing that has hampered Williamson through the early part of his career. When he is on the court he has been dominant, but staying on the court has been an issue.

This time around he is dealing with an injury to his foot. He had surgery during the offseason, as he was injured working out on his own right before Summer League.

It was originally believed that he would be ready for the start of the season, but that ended up being inaccurate.

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The Pelicans don’t have a timeline for when Williamson will be able to return to the court. His most recent scans were positive, but he will be getting re-evaluated in two-two and a half weeks.

“Williamson received scans on Wednesday, and after reviewing the scans with Dr. Richard Ferkel and Pelicans team doctor Dr. Scott Montgomery, Griffin said the doctors were “very encouraged” by the healing of the bone.

However, there was no “fixed timeline” given on Williamson’s return-to-play status. Griffin said Williamson will get more scans in two to two-and-a-half weeks and the team will go from there.”

The Pelicans, unfortunately, have experience handling injuries when it comes to Williamson. He has played 85 games his first two seasons in the league, as his most recent one will likely cost him at least five games.

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While that is certainly frustrating to be without your best player to start the season, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t going to rush things. They will only play Williamson when it is safest to do so.

“It’s everyone’s goal that Zion return to play as soon as safely possible,” Griffin said. “Obviously, two to two-and-a-half weeks from now means he will not be on the floor for the first week of games. When he is able to return safely, we will do that.”

The sooner that Williamson can get back on the court, the better. Until he returns, expect Brandon Ingram to be doing a lot of the heavy lifting for the team.

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