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Zion Williamson, Pelicans defeat Suns for first time Zion Williamson had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans ended a four-game losing streak by beatin...

APRIL 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will play Sunday Williamson (finger) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Williamson missed Friday's loss to the Spurs but practiced Saturday and will return to action Sunday. Over his last six appearances, Williamson has averaged 27.2 points, 5.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 35.5 minutes per game.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Williamson (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Williamson went through practice Saturday and seems to be trending in the right direction after missing Friday's loss to the Spurs. The return of the star forward could mean a decrease in offensive touches for Jonas Valanciunas, as the Pelicans' offense should flow through Williamson if he ends up being available. The star forward has averaged 24.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Saturday Williamson (finger) participated in Saturday's practice, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact Williamson bruised his finger earlier in the week and sat out of Friday's game as a result. His presence at practice indicates he is trending in the right direction. Still, more clarity on his status should come once the Pelicans release the injury report for Sunday's game in Phoenix.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson misses Pelicans' game against Spurs because of bruised left finger

Zion Williamson, New Orleans’ leading scorer, missed the Pelicans’ game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night with a bruised left finger

APRIL 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Out Friday Williamson (finger) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

Impact While X-rays came back negative on Williamson's left middle finger injury, the Pelicans will err on the side of caution with their prized power forward. In his absence, Larry Nance, Naji Marshall and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are candidates to absorb his minutes.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially deemed questionable Williamson (finger) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Despite X-rays coming back negative on Williamson's left middle finger injury, he is still in danger of missing Friday's contest. If Williamson is ruled out against San Antonio, Larry Nance, Naji Marshall and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are candidates to receive increased playing time.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative, deemed day-to-day Williamson (finger) underwent X-rays that came back negative Thursday, and he's considered day-to-day, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williamson was unavailable in the closing minutes of Wednesday's loss to the Magic, and he's been diagnosed with a left middle finger contusion. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's game against the Spurs, but even if he's sidelined, it doesn't appear as though he'll require a lengthy absence late in the regular season.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson is dealing with a finger injury during the Pelicans' playoff push

Zion Williamson’s long-awaited first playoff push with the New Orleans Pelicans won’t be pain free

APRIL 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Battles finger injury in loss Williamson generated 15 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 FT), five assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block during 29 minutes of Wednesday's 117-108 loss to the Magic. He didn't play the...

Impact Williamson took a brief trip to the locker room earlier in the contest after a collision with Gary Harris, but he was quick to return and it's unclear whether the incident was related to the finger injury. The lessened workload meant Williamson scored fewer than 20 points for just the second time in his last 14 appearances. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for an injury update ahead of the Pelicans matchup with San Antonio on Friday.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson, Paolo Banchero clash in battle of top picks | NBA.com Former No. 1 picks Zion Williamson and Paolo Banchero meet tonight as both gear up for their first NBA postseason.

APRIL 3, 2024 • NBA.COM

Barrels to 30 points Monday Williamson amassed 30 points (10-20 FG, 10-13 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Williamson could not duel against the scoring masterclass of Devin Booker (52 points, 19-28 FG), although Williamson still finished with his 12th 30-point game of the season. Notably, the 23-year-old is shooting a mediocre 60.5 percent at the rim this season, which ranks in the 55th percentile among all players.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown takes on Zion Williamson as Celtics defense ends losing streak Jaylen Brown wanted to take on the big, powerful stars. He got his wish against Williamson and showed how his defense has grown.

MARCH 31, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zion Williamson describes Celtics' greatness on nightly basis The Celtics held the Pelicans to just 11 points in the third quarter as they pulled away for the victory.

MARCH 31, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Struggles from charity stripe Williamson supplied 25 points (9-17 FG, 7-14 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 104-92 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Williamson was responsible for 14 of the Pelicans' 18 free-throw attempts Saturday, but he was only able to connect on half of them. He's shooting 70.4 percent from the charity stripe this season, and he upped that to 75.2 percent in March heading into Saturday's game. Since the All-Star break, Williamson is averaging 23.7 points on 58.7 percent shooting, 6.7 rebounds, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 32.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE