The New Orleans Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson is progressing well in his rehabilitation from a left hamstring strain. The 24-year-old forward will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to the team’s official statement.
Williamson entered the 2024-25 season in peak physical condition, aiming to put past injuries behind him.
However, recurring hamstring issues have limited him to just six games this season, where he has averaged 22.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 31 minutes per game.
Injuries have been a persistent challenge for Williamson since being drafted first overall in 2019. Concerns over his durability, exacerbated by weight and conditioning struggles, have raised doubts about his ability to sustain long-term success.
This season, Williamson is under additional scrutiny due to performance-based contract clauses tied to health and availability. To secure his salary guarantees for future seasons, he must meet specific benchmarks for games played and maintain his weight within agreed limits.
Williamson’s absence has impacted the Pelicans, who are seeking consistency in a competitive Western Conference. His scoring and playmaking ability are vital to New Orleans’ hopes of making a deep postseason run.
