Zion Williamson's Status for Pelicans vs Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans have added Zion Williamson to the injury report against the Sacramento Kings

Feb 12, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) leaps to pass a ball back inbounds against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Two-time NBA All-Star Zion Williamson has dominated when on the court this season, but the New Orleans Pelicans star forward has struggled to stay healthy. Williamson has already missed 36 games this season, leading to a disastrous 12-42 start for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans have been plagued with injuries this season and have not won a game since January 20. If the Pelicans do not pick up a win against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, they will come out of the All-Star break a month since their last victory.

Feb 12, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Unfortunately for the Pelicans, they will be shorthanded again on Thursday. The Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson against the Kings due to return to play reconditioning.

This is the Pelicans and Kings' third matchup in six days, as Williamson has dominated Sacramento in their previous two meetings. After erupting for 40 points on 16/21 shooting in a losing effort on Saturday, Williamson had 33 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists on 13/18 shooting in another losing effort on Wednesday.

Zion Williamson vs Kings last night…

40 PTS (16-21 FG, 8-11 FTs)
4 REBS
4 AST
2 STLS

He looks leaner and meaner.. who pissed him off??? All star snub… pic.twitter.com/b5SzyQBSLm

— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) February 9, 2025

The Pelicans have struggled regardless if Williamson is playing or not this season. In the 36 games Williamson has missed, the Pelicans are 8-28 (.222), but still just 4-14 (.222) with him playing.

New Orleans would love to go into the All-Star break on a high note, but they will not have it easy against a Kings squad that has already beaten them twice this week.

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