Zion Williamson News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans (2024)

Pelicans Forward Zion Williamson Predicted for 2028 U.S. Men's Olympic Roster The U.S. Men's National Team seeks the Gold Medal in this year's 2024 Olympics in Paris. There are no New Orleans Pelicans representatives o...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dejounte Murray pledges to push Zion Williamson, Pelicans to higher level | NBA.com Dejounte Murray plans to push Zion Williamson and the Pelicans to a higher level after being traded by the Atlanta Hawks.

JULY 9 • NBA.COM

Dejounte Murray on Zion Williamson: 'I'm excited to push him' “That’s our superstar,” Murray said about Williamson. “I’m excited to push him. I told him, ‘I’m going to push him.’Source: New Orleans Time...

JULY 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dejounte Murray, traded twice in 3 years, pledges to push Zion Williamson, Pelicans to higher level Dejounte Murray says he aims to push superstar Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans to a higher level JULY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Zion Williamson's Best Fits | Pelicans Fashion Week Check out the best fits from Zion Williamson's 2023‑24 NBA season during Pelicans Fashion Week.

JUNE 4 • NBA.COM

Austin Rivers calls out James Jones for career critique; Jones responds Former NFL WR James Jones disputed Austin Rivers' claim that 30 NBA players could play in the NFL, while Nick Wright started a select list. MAY 11 Federal appeals court upholds ruling that Zion Williamson's 2019 contract with an agent was void A federal appeals court has upheld a 2021 ruling that NBA star Zion Williamson’s contract with a marketing agent was void because the agent was not licensed in North Carolina when... MAY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Zion Williamson 2023‑24 Season in Review Get a look at the best photos from New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson's 2023‑24 NBA season.

MAY 6 • NBA.COM

Zion Williamson is the Pelicans' cornerstone. Who will join him? That's less clear After a 49-win season ended with a sweep, the Pelicans face a summer of uncertainty that, for once, isn't centered on their superstar.

MAY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma City Thunder notch 97-89 Game 4 victory — and sweep of the Pelicans The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs on Monday after sweeping the New Orleans Pelican... APRIL 30 Remains out, but making progress Williamson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.Impact There was optimism that Williamson could return at some point in the postseason if New Orleans advanced, and that remains true as coach Willie Green said Sunday morning the superstar forward was cleared for stationary basketball drills, per Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans. However, Williamson still isn't running and remains out while rehabbing a left hamstring strain he suffered during the team's first Play-In Tournament game against the Lakers. The Pelicans season will be on the line Monday, so the positive update on Williamson may be for naught. APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE Putting in the extra work allows an AP photographer to make a soaring NBA shot Gerald Herbert insists on making sure he provides the best coverage possible when photographing New Orleans’ NBA team APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-85 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead i... APRIL 27 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their firs... APRIL 25 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff serie... APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zion: Potential playoff return 'realistic' despite 'demoralizing' injury This Pelicans team needs some hope, and Zion Williamson provided it with his remarks on Tuesday.

APRIL 24 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pelicans' Zion Williamson says return vs. Thunder 'realistic' Sounding more than just optimistic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Tuesday that it is “realistic” he can return from a le...

APRIL 23 • SACBEE.COM

Hopeful to return in postseason Williamson (hamstring), who will be re-evaluated in one week, says it is "realistic" he returns in the postseason, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.Impact Williamson exited the Pelicans' first Play-In Tournament game against the Lakers with a hamstring strain and has not played since. However, Williamson says he is hopeful to eventually make his postseason return, which would likely require a second-round matchup. Despite not having Williamson available for Game 1 against the top-seeded Thunder, the Pelicans kept it close, losing 94-92. How quickly the medical staff clears him may depend on how the remainder of the series plays out. APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Without Zion Williamson, Pelicans reclaim their identity of depth and disruption to reach playoffs Without their superstar, and with a promising season on the brink of ending, the Pelicans turned to their greatest strength.

APRIL 20 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brandon Ingram has carried the Pelicans before without Zion Williamson. Can he do it again? No Zion and the season on the line? Brandon Ingram has been here before. Can he carry the Pelicans again? “He’s going to be awesome."

APRIL 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mike Brown Speaks on Pelicans Playing Without Zion Williamson The Kings are preparing to face a Pelicans squad without their leading scorer.

APRIL 19 • SI.COM

Kings hope sixth time is charm against Zion Williamson-less Pelicans Just as Zion Williamson was displaying his skills at a supreme level on the big stage, the injury bug bit him again.The New Orleans Pelicans...

APRIL 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Zion Williamson out vs. Kings after suffering injury in loss vs. Lakers | First Things First

APRIL 17 • FOX SPORTS