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Pelicans say Zion Williamson continues progress in latest team medical update

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 120-111. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Pelicans provided the team’s latest medical update on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the release, injured All-Star Zion Williamson is continuing to make progress with rehabilitation for his right hamstring strain. Williamson, who suffered the injury during a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 2, was expected back before the All-Star break until a setback occurred at the team’s training facility earlier this month.


The team also reported that guard Jose Alvarado has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right tibia. The teams says Alvarado, who is averaging nine points per game, will be re-evaluated to return in two weeks.

Larry Nance Jr, will also be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Saturday’s loss to the New York Knicks.

The Pels (30-32), who have lost four in a row, play in Portland on Wednesday night.