New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to action, sources told ESPN on Friday. Williamson, who has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring strain on Nov. 6, will be out for an extended period of time longer, sources said.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Zion Williamson discussed process to return from left hamstring strain today. Zion: “As a team we’re keeping our spirits up. It’s a long season. Guys are starting to return, so that’s going to be great. Hopefully by January we’re in full stride.” Article: neworlns.co/4eI1Xug pic.x.com/nkJHKJsjmb – 1:47 PM
Zion Williamson discussed process to return from left hamstring strain today. Zion: “As a team we’re keeping our spirits up. It’s a long season. Guys are starting to return, so that’s going to be great. Hopefully by January we’re in full stride.” Article: neworlns.co/4eI1Xug pic.x.com/nkJHKJsjmb – 1:47 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Up to 16 players could be OUT for Pelicans-Cavs tonight including:
🏀 Zion Williamson
🏀 Brandon Ingram
🏀 Darius Garland
🏀 Herbert Jones
🏀 Trey Murphy
🏀 Jose Alvarado
🏀 Isaac Okoro pic.x.com/XRrEhLvahh – 4:18 PM
Up to 16 players could be OUT for Pelicans-Cavs tonight including:
🏀 Zion Williamson
🏀 Brandon Ingram
🏀 Darius Garland
🏀 Herbert Jones
🏀 Trey Murphy
🏀 Jose Alvarado
🏀 Isaac Okoro pic.x.com/XRrEhLvahh – 4:18 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The Pelicans have listed Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Jordan Hawkins, Jose Alvarado and Jaylen Nowell all as OUT tonight against the #Cavs. – 12:20 PM
The Pelicans have listed Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Jordan Hawkins, Jose Alvarado and Jaylen Nowell all as OUT tonight against the #Cavs. – 12:20 PM
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The Pelicans have been bracing for Williamson to be sidelined for at least four to six weeks, which places him out through mid-December, but his absence could extend beyond that as he rehabilitates a body part that has sustained multiple strains over the past few years. -via ESPN / November 22, 2024
Zion Williamson acknowledged Friday that his recent hamstring injury was a source of major frustration when it initially occurred, but he’s now in “good spirits” and focusing on getting back in the lineup. Williamson did not have any indication that there was an issue during the Nov. 6 game vs. Cleveland, but became concerned the next morning. Tests confirmed that he had a left hamstring strain. “When I left the arena, I felt fine,” Williamson said of the hours after the home game against the Cavaliers. “No problems, no nothing. Got up the next day and came in for treatments, and felt more sore than usual. Got it checked out. It wasn’t what I wanted to hear. The initial part (of hearing the news of being sidelined) is always rough on your mental. After the first week, your spirits are back up. Being around the guys helps as well.” -via NBA.com / November 22, 2024
Asked what he’s permitted to do physically during his current rehabilitation, Williamson responded, “If you ask me, a lot. But you’ve got to follow protocol and guidelines. Rehab is going great. On track. That’s all I can do right now.” …. In the meantime, the Duke product is focusing on a few areas as he advances in his recovery process, including “Working on mobility. Strengthening different areas. Definitely a lot of things I can do to improve, taking stress off that (hamstring) area.” -via NBA.com / November 22, 2024