Another positive development in Zion Williamson‘s recovery from a foot injury could mean he’ll return to action before the end of the regular season.
Williamson is returning to New Orleans after rehabbing in Portland and has been cleared to progress in basketball activities, The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Will Guillory report (via Twitter).
The top pick in the 2019 draft hasn’t appeared in a game since last May. The Pelicans have been on a hot streak since the All-Star break, winning their last four games and currently holding the last spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. Naturally, the insertion of Williamson into the lineup would make them a dangerous team in the postseason.
Earlier this week, the Pelicans provided an update on Williamson’s rehab from right foot surgery, stating that recent imaging showed “improved bone healing” in the fifth metatarsal. However, the update also struck a cautious tone with no established timetable for his return.
Williamson will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason and it would certainly be helpful for both parties to see him back in action before the season’s end.
He missed Mardi Gras but better late than never. Can’t wait to see this guy back killing rims across the league
More like killing ribs….
You thinking about Mike McCallum
Wow. New Orleans can see the hole the Lakers are giving them for a play in spot. CJ looks like he did in 2019. Those have to be factors in this right?
That was my first thought as well, however if it is the case that’s kinda sus. This guy is supposed to be a leader. If he’s hurt he’s hurt. If he can all of a sudden play again because the team is good that’s wack as af.
I’m sure he’s been hurt. I just think if the Pels were in the Kings or Spurs slot they would be encouraging him to sit the rest of the year. If Zion is healthy this Pels team could easily make it to the second round at least. Chemistry may be an issue but Zion is damn near unstoppable near the hoop
Hope the media hasn’t pressured him into a premature return. Would really suck to sit out this long and ruin his career. Think this is what ended Yao Ming
No mention of his conditioning but at least “Williamson is be eligible.”
Yeah you corrected it without acknowledging your mistake. Who employs you, Dana?
I believe Dana is employed by HoopsRumors.
You want a cookie?
Weird situation for a guy who not only is suppose to be face of Pelicans but potentially for NBA as well.
Pelicans must of opened up a new all you can eat buffet at the stadium
of all the fat jokes is that really the best you can do? I’m not mad I’m disappointed
He’s so phat.
His uniform don’t fit …
He’s so phat.
When he stepped on the scale. It said to be continued …
He’s so phat.
He took over till the fat lady sings …
This aint it Al
He’s so fat they made him change his jersey number to 8
He’s so fat they traded him to Boston so he could play on Parkay
The real reason we’re not getting injury updates is because he can’t actually see his feet
He’s so fat New Orleans can’t offer him a rookie scale extension because they already used it during his physical
Trust the process! By 2024 he will be on the court in an actual game.
PSA if you are going to make fun of Zion’s weight at least bring something creative to the table. Being a hack is much worse than being overweight.
Could care less if he’s fat. If he can ball, break ribs and rims who cares. He’ll lose the water weight once he’s practicing and playing again.
Would love to see Pels blow out Lebron in the play in
At this point why would you even play him. I hope they got him a chef……
I know we’ve had The Refrigerator in football but can we have one in basketball as well?
link to pro-football-reference.com
Zion see he has a team and wants to move forward. It Is awesome. He probably also tired of hearing Ja was the better pick. This is great for the NBA we need a true Anchor!
He’s definitely that!
Zion in Oliver Miller territory now.