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BREAKING: Zion Williamson's Game Status For Memphis-Pelicans Game, 12/19

Zion Williamson's status for the Memphis Grizzlies game in New Orleans on Dec. 19.

Zion Williamson was questionable due to a non-Covid illness but will start for the New Orleans Pelicans as they host the Memphis Grizzlies tonight at Smoothie King Center. After serving his suspension, Memphis will welcome back star guard Ja Morant to their lineup.

Ja and Zion

Nov 25, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talk during free throws during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans' inactive list includes Kira Lewis Jr., E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Matt Ryan, and Dereon Seabron.

Memphis' inactive players: Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr., Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Marcus Smart.

  • Forward, Vince Williams Jr.
  • Forward, Jaren Jackson Jr.
  • Center, Bismack Biyombo
  • Guard, Desmond Bane
  • Guard, Ja Morant