New Orleans Pelicans give “improved” update on Zion Williamson

Richie Mills

3 years ago

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans released a medical update on star forward Zion Williamson Wednesday afternoon.

The team’s update is available below:

“Recent imaging showed improved bone healing of the fifth metatarsal in Zion Williamson’s right foot. He will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercise and basketball activities. He remains out indefinitely.”

Zion Williamson has not played in a game since May 4th, 2021.

He has only taken the court for the New Orleans Pelicans 85 times and has missed the entire, 2021-22 season with the foot injury.