Pelicans conveying more pessimism about Zion Williamson?

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Speaking Thursday on “Get Up,” Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported that the New Orleans Pelicans coaching staff and players became aware a couple of weeks ago not to expect the star forward Williamson back for the foreseeable future. Windhorst adds that when New Orleans traded for CJ McCollum at the deadline, they did so knowing there was a good chance that Williamson would not be able to play, perhaps even for the rest of the season.

The Pelicans have not provided an official update on Williamson in over a month. Executive David Griffin did tell reporters last week though that the former No. 1 pick “feels very good” but stressed that “this is all anecdotal.”