New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring), who has been ruled out for Friday's play-in game against the Sacramento Kings, will be re-evaluated in two weeks. It's a huge blow to New Orleans' chances of clinching a playoff berth, as Williamson exited Tuesday's loss to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers due to a strained left hamstring. Unless the Pelicans are able to go on an unlikely deep postseason run, Williamson's season may very well be over. The 23-year-old slashing superstar played in a career-high 70 games during the regular season, collecting 22.9 points on 57.0% shooting from the floor, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.1 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest. Marksman Trey Murphy III is the most likely candidate to join the starting lineup on Friday against the Kings, averaging 17.9 points, 5.4 boards, 2.6 dimes, 1.0 swipes, and 3.5 three-pointers in seven games without Williamson this year.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (leg) scored a game-high 40 points off 17-for-27 shooting in Tuesday's Play-In loss to the Lakers. He added 11 rebounds, five assists, one block, and one steal. Williamson had a fantastic showing. Unfortunately, he suffered a leg injury late in the contest and didn't return. Although details were scarce initially, head coach Willie Green labeled Williamson's injury as "left leg soreness" while revealing he will undergo imaging on Wednesday. At any rate, Williamson has battled countless injuries throughout his career, so this situation is concerning. But if the 2019 No. 1 overall pick can't suit up for the Pelicans' next Play-In contest versus Golden State or Sacramento, Larry Nance Jr. would presumably fill the void in the lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's Play-In matchup with the Lakers. The Pelicans were down big. However, the team managed to get back in it, with Williamson knotting things at up 95 by making a basket in the paint. Unfortunately, he came down and immediately grimaced with pain before heading to the locker room. Williamson likely injured his leg, although there aren't any details at the moment. But if he doesn't return to this one, he'll finish with 40 points, 11 boards, and five assists.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is good to go for Sunday's pivotal battle with the Suns. The former Blue Devil didn't suit up for Friday's matchup with the Spurs because of a finger injury. But the Pels need a win after dropping their last four games, so Williamson should see plenty of work against Phoenix. With Jose Alvarado (oblique) also back in the lineup, guys like Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels may get fewer minutes, lowering their DFS potential.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game in Phoenix. He has a left finger contusion, which kept him off the floor for Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. But the Pelicans are trailing the Suns to climb out of the Play-In picture, meaning Williamson should be out there. Of course, the team could play it safe by keeping him off the floor. If that's the case, Dyson Daniels, who had seven points, seven rebounds, and two steals in 37 minutes on Friday, could remain in the starting lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) won't play on Friday against San Antonio. The Pelicans are facing the Spurs, one of the worst teams in the NBA, so Williamson may just be getting a night off ahead of Sunday's clash with the Suns. But now that he's ruled out, Larry Nance Jr. should be a popular DFS value option. At the same time, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, and Herbert Jones could also see an uptick on the offensive end.

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson (finger) is questionable for Friday's game with the San Antonio Spurs. Williamson sustained a left-finger contusion in Wednesday's loss to the visiting Orlando Magic. He had X-rays that returned negative, but the 24-year-old may still not suit up. If Williamson is a no-go, small forward Naji Marshall, power forward Larry Nance Jr., and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could see an uptick in minutes on the court.

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green says forward Zion Williamson's (finger) X-rays and scans came back clean. Williamson sustained a left finger contusion in Wednesday's loss to the visiting Orlando Magic and is now considered day-to-day. The 23-year-old slashing superstar will likely be listed as questionable when New Orleans submits their official injury report later on Thursday for Friday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. If Williamson needs to miss that one, it would open up a spot in the Pels' starting lineup likely for disruptive defenders Naji Marshall or Dyson Daniels. Trey Murphy III has been the biggest fantasy beneficiary of his prior absences, however, averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 4.0 three-pointers covering six games without Williamson this season.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson injured the middle finger of his shooting hand in Wednesday's contest against Orlando. He was hurt in the final few minutes of the second quarter. Williamson was initially able to play through the injury but came out of the game with 7:24 left on the clock in the fourth frame. He logged only 29 minutes in total, posting 15 points, two rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block. The Pelicans return to action on Friday versus San Antonio, and Williamson could miss his 12th game of the season. Naji Marshall and Larry Nance Jr. will have extra fantasy value if that's the case.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (foot) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's clash with the Pacers. He's been troubled by a left foot problem but will make a seventh consecutive appearance. This is a dream matchup against a pacy team, and Williamson should do plenty of damage. He has upped his averages to 24.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists this month.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. A left foot contusion jeopardizes Williamson's status on the second night of New Orleans' back-to-back, but it's worth noting the former No. 1 overall pick only played 29 minutes in Tuesday's rout of the New York Knicks. With Williamson and a bevy of Pelicans starters iffy, Naji Marshall and Larry Nance Jr. could be in for amplified roles against the Pacers, who carry the fifth-worst defensive efficiency rating (116.6) in basketball.

According to New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green, forward Zion Williamson (foot) will play on Tuesday versus the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old made another appearance on the injury report because of a nagging foot issue. However, he's good to go. Williamson won't have to deal with Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles), which will certainly brighten his fantasy outlook. CJ McCollum (ankle) is also out, meaning the former Blue Devil could get more scoring opportunities. That said, with the Pels playing another game on Wednesday night, Williamson could sit that one out, so fantasy managers should plan accordingly.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. He's back on the injury report because of a left foot contusion, something he's been dealing with for a while. Of course, the 23-year-old should be in all fantasy lineups if he's available, and his fantasy ceiling will increase even more if CJ McCollum (ankle) doesn't suit up. However, with the Pelicans playing back-to-back contests in the next few days, there's a chance Williamson could miss one of them, which would open the door for Naji Marshall and Larry Nance Jr. to get enough action to make them relevant for fantasy purposes.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is available ahead of Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Williamson is surprisingly available after playing 35 minutes during Thursday's game. The Pelicans are without Brandon Ingram (illness) so possibly they didn't want to be without both players. Williamson will have an increased scoring responsibility with Ingram sitting out of this game. That being said, Williamson should have more DFS value than normal for this game. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should make sure to check their lineups and get Williamson in there.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Heat. The 23-year-old logged 34 minutes in Thursday's 127-105 victory over Houston, tallying 27 points, three rebounds, and nine assists. If Williamson is sidelined on the second night of the back-to-back, Trey Murphy III or Naji Marshall are poised for increased minutes. Williamson maintains averages of 22.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 30.6 minutes per game this season.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is questionable for Monday's game against Memphis. The 23-year-old continues to deal with a bone contusion in his left foot. He was in the lineup on Friday night in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with a game-high 30 points and adding nine boards, five assists, one steal, and one block. But Williamson didn't suit up on Saturday versus Portland, allowing Trey Murphy III to enter the starting lineup and finish with a team-high 24 points. If Williamson can't go on Monday, Murphy should be starting in all fantasy scoring formats.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. As expected, Williamson will miss the second leg of the back-to-back set after playing 32 minutes on Friday. The assumption is that Williamson will return after this game. In his absence, Trey Murphy III (knee) is expected to move into the starting five. Murphy should be a viable streaming option while Williamson is out.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The superstar forward did the game-winner during Friday's game. Sadly, Williamson continues dealing with a left foot issue that has forced him to miss three of the last six games. If Williamson sits, Naji Marshall and Trey Murphy III should be asked to help pick up the slack. Between the two, Murphy is the better streaming choice with additional playing time.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) has been marked as questionable on the team's injury report leading up to their Friday night game against the San Antonio Spurs. Williamson was unable to play in their last game with the same left foot bone contusion and is now in danger of missing his second consecutive contest. The 23-year-old hasn't been forced to miss back-to-back games all season, which has been a refreshing trend after his injury-plagued start to his NBA career. If he's unable to suit up in this one, Trey Murphy III would likely move into the starting five again unless Herbert Jones (adductor) can play. Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) could also receive some extra minutes if he's cleared, otherwise there'd be some more Dyson Daniels and Naji Marshall minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is now questionable for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. After not appearing on the team's initial injury report, Williamson has popped up on an updated report with a left foot bone contusion. With Herbert Jones (groin) also questionable, the Pelicans could be very shorthanded in the frontcourt on Wednesday. The sharpshooting Trey Murphy III may be in line for a starting nod at power forward in New Orleans' first unit, and in four games without Williamson in 2023-24, Murphy is averaging a strong 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.0 three-pointers, 3.3 assists, and 1.0 steals. Larry Nance Jr. and Naji Marshall could also soak up more playing time in this case.