Pelicans say Zion Williamson (hamstring) to miss at least two more weeks

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson for at least two more weeks, the team announced Wednesday

Williamson has been out of the lineup since Nov. 6 due to a left hamstring injury. He’s played in just six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

New Orleans selected Williamson No. 1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. His time with the Pelicans has been marked by multiple injuries, starting with a torn meniscus during the preseason of his rookie year.

The 6-foot-6, 284-pound forward has played in 190 of a possible 401 regular-season games since the Pelicans drafted him. He appeared in a career-high 70 games last season and averaged 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.

Williamson last played against the Cleveland Cavaliers. New Orleans lost 131-122 despite Williamson posting 29 points, tied for a game-high, as well as eight rebounds and four assists.

The Pelicans are 1-12 without Williamson so far and sit last in the Western Conference at 4-18 overall entering Wednesday’s action.

–Field Level Media