New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson had an outstanding two-way performance against the Magic in Tuesday's preseason game, netting 16 points and registering five steals and two blocks. He logged 16 minutes in a 104-92 win and added three rebounds and three assists to his tally while shooting 6-for-8 from the field and 4-for-5 at the foul line. Williamson has said that he worked on being unguardable in the offseason, and he sure looked like an unstoppable force on Tuesday. The former first-overall pick looks in great shape in the preseason and has put up 12.0 points in 19.5 minutes with 56.6 percent shooting, grabbing 3.5 rebounds and delivering 3.8 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson scored 16 points in Saturday's preseason loss to Atlanta. He added five assists and two boards, although he turned the ball over three times. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick out of Duke was productive last season, averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.1 steals. Unfortunately, Williamson missed time due to injury, a common trend since entering the league. If the 23-year-old could stay healthy, he would easily be a first-round fantasy choice in any format. But considering he can't, fantasy managers will continue to gamble by selecting him for their rosters ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson declared on media day that he worked on being "unguardable" in the offseason. The 23-year-old is looking to return to court with a bang after last playing on Jan. 2 and logging just 29 outings in 2022-23. Williamson can be a one-man wrecking crew on the court, but he's struggled to stay healthy since making his league debut in 2019-20. However, he's had a much more professional approach in his preparations for the new season, which should make him more durable. "This was the first summer where we've seen Zion take his profession seriously like that and invest in it off the court on his own in a way that I think is meaningful," Pelicans executive David Griffin said on Monday. 2023-24 could be a monster year for Williamson if he avoids injury troubles.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has reportedly worked very hard during the offseason to get ready for the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "Was told he's been really focused on making sure his body is prepared for a long season," The Athletic's Will Guillory posted on social media. "Think he's gonna come in with a chip on his shoulder." Williamson has plenty to prove after enduring an injury-hit three-year NBA career so far. He played just 29 games last term, making his final appearance on Jan. 2. However, Williamson looked spectacular on the court when available, scoring 26.0 points and recording 7.0 rebounds with 4.6 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum were seen participating in voluntary offseason workouts over the weekend. Williamson, after a tumultuous couple of seasons due to injury and off-court drama, will have an even bigger spotlight on him heading into this season. McCollum, on the other hand, is looked at as the veteran leader and key component to bring the team together to make a real playoff run. While their teammate, Brandon Ingram, competes with Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, it's an encouraging sign to see them leading by example.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson recently discussed the difficulties of staying on the court on the "Gil's Arena" podcast. When asked about eating healthy to maintain game shape, the 23-year-old admitted that "it's hard", without diving into specifics. "I'm putting people around me with wisdom", Williamson said, to help keep his habits responsible. At 6-foot-6 and 284 pounds, the explosive slasher presents of the league's most unique frames. It's no secret that Williamson has been unable to remain healthy since being drafted first overall in 2019. The oft-injured star has played in only 114 regular-season games across four possible campaigns.

According to ESPN senior writer Zach Lowe, the Pelicans aren't ready to move on from forward Zion Williamson. At least a handful of clubs have likely called about the former Duke Blue Devil. However, New Orleans feels he's a game-changer when healthy. That said, although Williamson has averaged 25.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists since entering the league, he's been limited to only 114 games due to injuries. At any rate, the Pelicans may be running out of patience with the 2019 No. 1 overall pick, so this topic could be revisited if he misses more time during the 2023-24 campaign.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson recently entered the rumor mill and there's been a lot of speculation around his future, but it appears as though his exit from the team isn't imminent. Multiple league sources have told William Guillory of The Athletic that it's "fairly unlikely" Williamson is moved ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. Guillory adds that Zion met top team officials David Griffin and Gayle Benson last week in an attempt to smooth things over. A healthy Williamson can be an unstoppable force on the court and it looks like New Orleans still hopes to have a future together with the former first-overall pick. Although things can change quickly in the NBA, and somebody might come up with an offer for Williamson that is too good to refuse.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson could reportedly be moved ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pelicans would consider trading Williamson if they can move up in the draft to select Scoot Henderson. "I heard this week from one well-placed observer who is convinced that the Pelicans would indeed consider dealing Williamson away if it meant they could draft Henderson, pointing to a rising level of exasperation within the organization regarding Williamson's ongoing availability issues and overall approach," noted Stein. The Pelicans own the 14th pick in the first round and will need to move into the top three to have a chance to select Henderson.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson appears to be staying put in the "Big Easy" for now. NBA insider Marc Stein says that there are no "credible rumbles" for a potential Williamson trade out of New Orleans this offseason. The two-time All-Star endured yet another lost season while only partaking in 29 games this year. His upside is undeniable, however, compiling 26 points, 7 boards, and 4.6 assists per contest across his shortened 2022-2023 campaign. Williamson's inability to stay healthy makes his talent a tantalizing attribute as he annually misses so much court time. The Pelicans have the superstar under contract until 2028, so it might be difficult to move the injury-prone slasher even if they desired to.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) was never medically cleared to play, Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin has clarified. Williamson was seen throwing down windmill dunks ahead of last week's play-in game against the Thunder, and when asked about his status, Williamson said that he can "pretty much do everything", but according to Griffin, the top pick of the 2019 draft was never cleared to play five-on-five basketball. Injuries have limited Zion to just 114 appearances during his three seasons in the league. He played only 29 games this season, last appearing on Jan. 2. When healthy, Williamson has shown massive upside, and he averaged 26.0 points per game with 7.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 2022-23.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will remain out for the play-in tournament and likely isn't ready for the start of the playoffs either if the team qualifies. NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that Zion is not even close to returning to action. The 22-year-old star has been nursing a hamstring problem since the start of January. He was cleared for on-court activities three weeks ago, but it's starting to look like the Pelicans need to make a deep playoff run to have Williamson available again in 2022-23.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) has been cleared for on-court activities and will be re-evaluated in two more weeks according to the team. The 22-year-old hasn't played since January 2 and still doesn't seem like he will play before the regular season is over. After the re-evaluation, the team then has to decide if they want to throw him into the fire of possibly playing in the play-in game. They are currently half of a game back from the 10th seed.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (hamstring) will remain out for at least the next two weeks. Williamson suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury and does not appear close to returning. For fantasy managers in the heat of the fantasy playoffs, Williamson should be a safe drop. Trey Murphy III and Jonas Valanciunas should continue to see increased value with Williamson sidelined.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to miss more time. The 22-year-old has been out since the beginning of January because of a right hamstring strain but was due to be re-evaluated around the All-Star break. However, he re-aggravated the injury and will now be out for at least a few more weeks. Williamson was having an MVP-caliber year after missing the entire 2021-22 campaign with a foot injury, averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 29 games. But for now, Herbert Jones will remain in the starting lineup. While Jones hasn't been a consistent offensive presence for the Pelicans this season, his 1.7 steals per game should continue to benefit category managers.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will miss the final three games before the All-Star break. That isn't shocking considering the big man has been sidelined since early January. Head coach Willie Green mentioned the plan is to re-evaluate Williamson after the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should consider Williamson out indefinitely until the next update comes. Trey Murphy III should remain in the starting five while Williamson is out. He's worth rostering in most fantasy formats right now.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Williamson has been out for the past two and a half weeks with a right hamstring strain and will be sidelined for at least two more weeks. However, it appears Williamson is making progress in his lengthy return. Naji Marshall should continue to start while Jonas Valanciunas should continue to see a boost in rebounding numbers.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. Williamson left Monday's game with a hamstring strain and now faces an uphill battle to recovery within the next few weeks. This is obviously a huge blow to New Orleans and fantasy managers everywhere as Williamson was playing some of his best basketball on the season. Naji Marshall is likely going to be inserted to the starting lineup while Jonas Valanciunas should also see a boost in value.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) was ruled out of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a hamstring strain. Williamson appeared to suffer the injury at some point in the fourth quarter and it was severe enough for him to be ruled out. Naji Marshall would likely be inserted to the starting lineup if Williamson misses any time. Jonas Valanciunas should also see a boost in fantasy value.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson returned from a three-game absence and absolutely took over against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He put up a new career-high with 43 points on 14-for-21 shooting and 14-for-19 from the free-throw line. The former first-overall pick also chipped in three rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block across his 34 minutes of playing time. Williamson has been physically dominant and his shooting percentages have been a major indicator. Right now, he's comfortably in the top 50 in fantasy value and will climb once he starts contributing in more areas.