Zion Williamson

2022 - 10 - 23

Pelicans' Brandon Ingram ruled out vs. Jazz with head injury (ESPN)

Brandon Ingram is being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms after he suffered a head injury in Sunday's game against the Jazz.

In 11 minutes against Utah, Ingram had 10 points and was 4-of-5 from the field. After being evaluated by the team trainer, Ingram appeared to be fine and even told some teammates on the bench that he was fine. Marshall's hand made contact with Ingram, and on the ensuing possession, the Pelicans called a timeout so Ingram could check himself out of the game.

Zion Williamson injury update: Pelicans star exits game vs. Jazz ... (CBSSports.com)

Williamson wasn't ruled out of the game after the fall, but Pelicans coach Willie Green told reporters following the loss that the All-Star forward was ...

But if he has to miss a chunk of time, it will derail the early season success this team has put together. Through the first three games of the season he averaged 22 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists, and he was back to his bulldozing ways whenever he was headed downhill toward the rim. The Pelicans didn't officially rule him out of the game, but Green said in his postgame interview that he was told Williamson was

Brandon Ingram (head), Zion Williamson (hip) exit Pelicans' OT loss ... (NBA.com)

The Pelicans' high-scoring forward played just 11 minutes before exiting Sunday's game for good.

The former No. — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) The team later announced it was evaluating the 25-year-old forward concussion-like symptoms.

Zion Williamson sustains a posterior hip contusion (Eurohoops)

After a 2-0 start in the 2022-23 NBA Regular Season, the New Orleans Pelicans were forced into the loss column with Zion Williamson watching from the bench.

[the first NBA Sundays edition of the new season](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1409354/nba-regular-season-european-recap-lauri-markkanen-rudy-gobert/). But that’s a lot of weight, a lot of energy, a lot of athleticism coming down.” The former Duke standout, selected with the first overall pick of the 2019 NBA draft, was limited to 85 games played over his first two seasons due to injuries. Following the conclusion of the tight battle against the [Utah Jazz](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/utah-jazz/?lang=en&lang=en) spilling into overtime, the [Pelicans](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/new-orleans-pelicans/?lang=en&lang=en) announced the player sustained a posterior hip contusion. “I thought, ‘Oh, man, this isn’t good. [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/new-orleans-pelicans/?lang=en&lang=en) were forced into the loss column with Zion Williamson watching from the bench.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram Injured in Loss to Jazz (Sports Illustrated)

The Jazz beat the Pelicans, 122-121 in overtime, on Sunday, but New Orleans may have lost more than just a game, as two of their most important players went ...

[Brandon Ingram](https://www.si.com/nba/player/brandon-ingram) collided with teammate Naji Marshall on a defensive play late in the first quarter. [Pelicans Scoop](https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story). [Don’t Forget About Jonas](https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/basketball/dont-forget-about-jonas-pelicans-nba-basketball?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) Williamson left the game shortly thereafter and was diagnosed with a posterior hip contusion. [James Wiseman Is in a Golden State of Mind](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/21/james-wiseman-warriors-daily-cover?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Veteran NBA Referee Tony Brown Dies at Age 55](https://www.si.com/nba/video/2022/10/21/veteran-nba-referee-tony-brown-dies-at-age-55?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Report: Pistons Place Assistant GM on Leave Amid Misconduct Investigation](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/21/pistons-place-assistant-gm-on-leave-amid-misconduct-investigation-per-report?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Zion Williamson 2.0: Inside the ‘Dark Days’ That Sparked the NBA Star’s Stunning Transformation](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/11/zion-williamson-pelicans-return-daily-cover)

Pelicans' Zion Williamson misses finish of game vs. Jazz, diagnosed ... (The Athletic)

Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a posterior hip contusion (bruised hip), forcing him to miss the finish of Sunday's Pelicans game against the Utah ...

Pelicans coach Willie Green said after the game that he was told Williamson was done for the night before any discussion with the power forward happened. As the game headed into overtime, Williamson went into the hallway and was stretched out by a Pelicans trainer. The team called his injury a “posterior hip contusion” which is much better news for him and the organization, rather than an injury to his back or tailbone.