Zion Williamson's Injury Status For Pelicans vs Spurs

The New Orleans Pelicans have announced Zion Williamson's status against the San Antonio Spurs

Feb 2, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) wears a Black History Month shirt before the game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans return home for the first time since the All-Star break to face the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday evening. New Orleans lost to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday evening and now looks to get back in the win column against the Victor Wembanyama-less Spurs.

The second-year phenom is out for the season with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder. New Orleans is no stranger to having its star miss significant time. Zion Williamson has only played in 19 games this season after suffering injuries to his hamstring and calf. Williamson returned to the lineup in January after missing 27 straight games.

New Orleans has kept a strict program for their two-time all-star, restricting his minutes to less than 30 per game and withholding him from back-to-back games. The Pelicans released their injury report for Sunday's game against the Spurs, and the former No. 1 overall pick is not listed.

Injury Report for Sunday’s game #Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/dVoAXE5nFe

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 22, 2025

Williamson has been on a tear offensively, scoring at least 27 points in four of the last five games. The plan is for Zion to increase his minutes total as the season continues, but with the Pelicans just 13-43 on the season, it makes little sense for New Orleans to push their star, considering his extensive injury history.

Williamson is now the unquestioned leader of the team after New Orleans recently traded away former all-star Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors. The Pelicans now look at Williamson and players like Trey Murphy III as the future of the franchise.

FLAT OUT UNSTOPPABLE pic.twitter.com/13WpaW615t

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 22, 2025

Tip-off for Sunday night's game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CST.

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