Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson has not been ruled out for the entire season, but the New Orleans Pelicans have revealed to Cassidy Hubbarth that "a return to play is not ...

The San Antonio Spurs just produced their worst winning percentage (.415) since Gregg Popovich took over as head coach in the 1996-97 season.

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The former No. 1 overall pick continues to make strides in his rehab from a foot fracture, but there is still no definitive timetable on his return.

The former No. 1 pick looked as explosive as ever while throwing down 360-windmill dunk with relative ease. Williamson has not appeared in game this season and he’s been ruled out for the Pelicans’ Play-In game against the Spurs, though he stole the show during warmups. Zion Williamson’s recovery from a right foot injury has improved to the point where he’s been participating in controlled scrimmages with assistant coaches and players.

Injured Pelicans star Zion Williamson threw down an incredible 360-windmill dunk before tonight's Play-In matchup against the Spurs.

He averaged 27.0 points and 7.2 rebounds as an All Star in 2020-21. Even if the Pelicans are able to progress in this year’s Play-In tournament, it’s unlikely Zion will return at any point this postseason. Zion with the 360 dunk during his pregame workout.

Zion Williamson was supposed to be the face of the New Orleans Pelicans. Now, as they head to the Play-In tournament, he's nowhere.

Here's everything you need to know about Zion Williamson's injury and what a potential return would mean for the Western Conference playoffs.

They also represent three of five players on the roster with playoff experience. Even more impressively, Hayes converted 41.9 percent of his attempts from 3-point range on respectable volume, illustrating a commitment to his development. For perspective, Giannis Antetokounmpo came in second at 16.7 points in the paint per game. Williamson has shown improvements in his health — and a return of his explosiveness — posting a video of a between-the-legs self alley-oop on his Instagram on March 22. The initial diagnosis came with the optimism that Williamson would be back in time for the regular season, which began on Oct. 20, but Williamson endured a number of setbacks in his recovery. Two days prior to the update from Green, Williamson's stepfather Lee Anderson provided an update on his stepson's health during an appearance on "The Jordy Culotta Show", saying Williamson was "healthy as all get out," insinuating that he could return to play in the postseason.

Zion Williamson won't be suiting up for the Pelicans vs. Spurs matchup in the NBA Play-In Tournament but the high-flyer showed off in warm-ups.

However, Williamson has made some progress of late, beginning some 5-on-5 work and practicing in a limited capacity. No matter what happens in the Play-In Tournament and thereafter in the postseason should they advance, the safe bet would be to say he comes back next season. Zion Williamson won’t be suiting up for the Pelicans vs.

The San Antonio Spurs will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a “survive-and-advance” Play-In Game on Wednesday night in which the loser will see their ...

- Pelicans last regular season game: The Pelicans fell at home to the Golden State Warriors 128-107 in their final game of the regular season. We will update this story daily with results and updated betting lines, so bookmark it and follow along for the next two months of a wide-open postseason.CLICK HERE. Keldon Johnson finished with 24 a team-high 24 points for San Antonio, but Dallas made a total of 20 three-pointers and outrebounded the Spurs 43-35. In their final meeting of the 2021-22 regular season, the Spurs defeated the Pelicans 107-103 in New Orleans. Dejounte Murray recorded a 15-point, 11-rebound and 13-assist triple-double in this one, as seven different San Antonio players scored at least 10 points. - The winner of this game will move on to play the loser of the Clippers-Timberwolves Play-In Game in the 8-seed Game in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament on Friday. - How to Watch Hornets at Hawks Play-In Game On Wednesday Night: The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Atlanta Hawks in a “survive-and-advance” Play-In Game on Wednesday night in which the loser will see their season come to an end.CLICK HERE. - The Pelicans opened up as a 5.5-point favorite against the Spurs and the odds have not moved as of Tuesday night. - Spurs last regular season game: Losing their third consecutive game, the Spurs fell 130-120 on the road to the Dallas Mavericks in their season finale. Without Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum was the Pelicans’ leading scorer with 32 points on 12-25 shooting. - San Antonio finished the regular season ranking eighth in points per game (113.2), while New Orleans finished the regular season ranking thirteenth in points allowed per game (110.3). - The Pelicans are 19-22 at home this season, compared to the Spurs being 18-23 on the road. - The Spurs and Pelicans faced off four times during the regular season, San Antonio winning three of the four games played and outscoring New Orleans by an average of 9.7 points in those three wins.

The winner of this game will face the Los Angeles Clippers for the right to be the eighth seed in the playoffs. Author: Tom Petrini (KENS 5), Jeff Garcia ( ...

He threw down a 360 dunk in warm-ups before tonight's play-in game.

There has been hope among Pelicans fans that he could return to boost the team’s playoff chances, but tonight’s report makes that seem unlikely unless New Orleans can somehow win a series or two. Williamson hasn’t been ruled out for the season, but a Pelicans spokesperson informed Hubbarth that “a return to play is not imminent.” The Pelicans won’t have Zion Williamson available if they advance to Friday’s play-in game or even a first-round series against the Suns, the team told Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN (hat tip to Real GM).

The right foot injury of Zion Williamson has recovered and reached the stage where he can now play in controlled scrimmages with assistant coaches and ...

With remarkable ease, the former No. 1 choice looked as explosive as ever while slamming down a 360-windmill dunk. The right foot injury of Zion Williamson has recovered and reached the stage where he can now play in controlled scrimmages with assistant coaches and players. The right foot injury of Zion Williamson has recovered and reached the stage where he can now play in controlled scrimmages with assistant coaches and players.

The New Orleans Pelicans hosted the San Antonio Spurs for the play-in tournament on Wednesday evening, and before the game Zion Williamson was spotted.

While Williamson hasn't been declared unavailable for the remainder of the season, a Pelicans staff told ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth that “a return to play is ...

While Williamson hasn’t been declared unavailable for the remainder of the season, a Pelicans staff told ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth that “a return to play is not imminent” for the one-time All-star. Footages of Williamson leaping for thunderous dunks were scattered recently on the social media, thus sparking optimism for NOLA fans that he might finally return sooner. In spite of the promising showing and potential that the New Orleans Pelicans can achieve for contention, franchise star Zion Williamson will remain inactive in his team’s Friday Play-In showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers and even if it manages to march into the first round of the playoffs. As such with this latest update, they might have to wait for a while and focus on what their team can offer to snatch the last postseason spot against the Clippers.

Fans were going crazy on Twitter as a video of Zion Williamson doing a 360 dunk before the Pelicans game came to surface. Read more here.

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NBA analyst for ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, reacted to Zion Williamson throwing down a 360-windmill-dunk in the New Orleans Pelicans' pregame warmup ahead of ...

He had an injection in his foot in December to stimulate healing. How does that help the NBA brand to see a guy in a warm-up that you have not seen the entire damn year? The fact that I see you out there doing dunks but I have not seen you playing one single game this year, how does that help the NBA product?

In follow-up to his highlight Instagram dunk last month, Zion Williamson 360 dunked during warmups beforethe Pelicans' play-in win over the Spurs last ...

The Pelicans haven’t officially ruled out Williamson returning this season. Remember, Williamson was reportedly upset with the Pelicans not allowing him to return from injury sooner his rookie year (leading to a continuing distrust of David Griffin). It sure looks like Williamson wants everyone to see how ready he is to play now. I am told that a return to play is not imminent and there’s no chance you could see him in a possible matchup against the Clippers, let alone a series against the Suns. David Griffin told me the success of his ramp-up will be judged by being ready to go day one of training camp.