How long is Zion Williamson absent? Injury progress, return date, Pelicans star latest updates
The Pelicans are getting closer to the return of Zion Williamson.
The team announced on Tuesday, November 16 that Williamson has been allowed to participate in contact drills, which begin with 1-1 workouts.
What’s next for Williamson? Here’s everything we know about his injury and the latest news on when he could return to court.
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Zion Williamson’s Trauma Progress
During the day team media revealed that Williamson had undergone surgery to repair a broken right foot during the season. Williamson is said to have suffered an injury before the 2021 Summer NBA season began.
The Pelicans initially hoped that his timeline would “get him back on the field in time for the regular season.”
When can Zion Williamson return from injury?
According to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez, the Pelicans have announced that Williamson has been allowed to participate in contact drills, which begin with 1-1 workouts. He added that Williamson’s next injury update is expected to arrive on November 24, “which will determine if he’s ready for full-team training.”
Below, you can find the Pelicans’ schedule for the next two weeks following Williamson’s expected injury update.
| Day | Protest | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 26 | in Utah | 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 27 | in Utah | 9:00 PM |
| Monday, November 29 | in LA | 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday, December 1 | compared to Dallas | 20:00 |
| Wednesday, December 3 | in Dallas | 8.30 PM |
| Sunday, December 5 | in Houston | 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday, December 8 | compared to Denver | 20:00 |
| Friday, December 10 | compared to Detroit | 20:00 |
| Sunday, December 12 | in San Antonio | 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday, December 15 | in Oklahoma City | 20:00 |
| Friday, December 17 | compared to Milwaukee | 10 pm |
| Sunday, December 19 | in Philadelphia | 20:00 |
| Tuesday, December 21 | compared to Portland | 20:00 |
Zion Williamson trauma history
1st pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson is limited to 24 games in his rookie season after he undergoes surgery to correct right meniscus tear.
Williamson appeared in 61 of 72 possible games in his sophomore season and earned the first All-Star pick of his career by averaging 27.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 rebounds. assists per game. He missed the last seven games of the season with broken left ring finger.
