Zion Williamson has not been ruled out for the entire season. However, the Pelicans’ superstar is not expected to be available for the potential first-round series vs Suns, if the team make it out of the play-in tournament.
The New Orleans Pelicans have revealed to Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN that “a return to play is not imminent,” via RealGM. Zion is playing in controlled five-on-five scrimmages, but he is out indefinitely.
Zion with the 360 dunk during his pregame workout. 👀 He is still out indefinitely but is progressing well and is continuing controlled 5 on 5 work. pic.twitter.com/PyAGJj4ney — Cassidy Hubbarth (@CassidyHubbarth) April 13, 2022
A video of Williamson making a 360 dunk prior to the game between New Orleans and San Antonio Wednesday, started a speculation around Zion’s potential return.
However, Hubbarth said they are is no possibility of him returning to the team next game or the playoffs. The Pelicans will judge Williamson’s recovery based on how he is ready for training camp next season.
Led by 32 points from CJ McCollum, the Pelicans beat the Spurs 113-103 and will face the Clippers on Friday night for the eighth playoff seed in the Western Conference.
Williamson broke the fifth metacarpal in his right foot during a preseason workout last summer. He averaged 27.0 points and 7.2 rebounds as an All Star in 2020-21.
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