The New Orleans Pelicans expected to take a step forward in the 2025-26 season, as evidenced by trading their unprotected 2026 draft pick to the Atlants Hawks so they could select Derik Queen with the No. 10 pick in June.

Two weeks into the season, nothing has gone according to plan for the Pelicans, who are one of the last two winless teams in the NBA at 0-6 . Adding to the dreadful vibes of a winless start is Tuesday's news that Zion Williamson will miss at least 7-10 days with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Given Williamson's injury history, there's plenty of concern that a hamstring strain could linger or get aggravated again later, creating additional stress for Pelicans fans.

New Orleans' 0-6 start has featured three losses by 30-plus points, resulting in the league's wors

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