Stop me if you have heard this one already… The New Orleans Pelicans will be without their top star, Zion Williamson, for an extended period of time…again.
The lone winless team in the Western Conference was dealt another huge blow to the beginning of their season. New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain that will sideline him for at least seven to 10 days, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Pelicans star Zion Williamson will be sidelined once again. The team announced on Monday that Williamson has sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in seven-to-10 days.
After finishing a three-game homestand with a dominant victory over the Utah Jazz, the Charlotte Hornets are jet setting to the Big Easy for a clash with Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans, still winless at 0-6, continue their search for that elusive first victory. Up next, they host the Charlotte Hornets in a matchup where the injury list might be as crucial as the game itself.
With Zion Williamson healthy, a young core emerging and a high-expectation draft class on the way, the franchise glowed with potential. That potential now feels fragile.
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has often faced criticism regarding his health, primarily related to fitness and weight concerns. While those issues have caused him to miss several games in the past, the 2025-26 season appears to be shaping up differently.
At some point, potential stops being enough. For years, Zion Williamson has been a symbol of promise. His rare blend of power, agility, and scoring touch made him seem destined to be the face of the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Denver Nuggets matched up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, and despite being winless at 0-4, the Pelicans are capable of putting up a good fight.
On Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans will try to get their first win of the 2025-26 season, traveling into hostile territory to face the Denver Nuggets.
The New Orleans Pelicans remain winless after a quick two-game homestand and, to add injury to insult, they hit the road needing better health for their best player.
The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a brutal start in the 2025-26 season. After a disastrous 21-61 campaign last year that saw them finish near the bottom of the Western Conference, the team hoped things would turn around with a relatively healthy roster.
The New Orleans Pelicans touted the improved fitness of Zion Williamson during the preseason. Two games into the regular season, their star forward is already out with an injury.
The New Orleans Pelicans have suffered a slow start to the season, dropping their first two games. That slow start can in large part be attributed to a roster that has been bogged down by injuries to several crucial pieces, but a positive report coming out of Sunday's practice session could mean that the Pelicans' injury woes are coming to an end.
Nearly every offseason, photos of a leaner Zion Williamson surface, sparking excitement among New Orleans Pelicans fans. That trend has persisted this season, but not everyone is buying the hype.