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The New Orleans Pelicans have upgraded Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) to questionable for Sunday's game against Golden State.

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Marc J. Spears: Pelicans say Zion Williamson, who was diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain on November 4, “continues to progress well through his rehabilitation and has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.” x.com | Nov. 13, 2025

It wasn't the first October where this concept emanated from New Orleans, but Williamson backed it up by saying he felt the best physically since his jaw-dropping lone season at Duke in 2018-19. Now, less than three weeks into the season, he is missing time with the fifth significant hamstring injury of his career. "Joe is smart, he knew the only rational move was to motivate Zion," another executive said. "He's still only 25. With a player like that, you have to exhaust all options to try to make it work." ESPN | Nov. 7, 2025

Stated simply, even with his unusual non-guaranteed contract over the next two years that offers the franchise protection, Zion Williamson's trade value isn't super high. "To be honest, their move might be a win-now trade, not a Zion trade," a rival executive said. "His trade value isn't there and they are facing some pressure to win." ESPN | Nov. 7, 2025

New Orleans Pelicans: Injury Update: The New Orleans Pelicans today announced that Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain. He will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days and further updates will be appropriately provided. x.com | Nov. 4, 2025

Green said he doesn’t believe Williamson’s injury is a serious one, but the team won’t have much time to evaluate him before leaving on Tuesday to begin the road trip. “It’s something that kind of popped up this morning,” Green said. “It didn’t seem like it was too serious. But I’m not sure.” New York Times | Oct. 29, 2025

Williamson was added to the Pelicans’ injury report on Monday, about five hours before the game against the Celtics. Williamson, who averaged 27 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in the first two games of the season, said it was tough having to watch Monday’s game from the bench. “I’ve been saying ‘it feels good to feel good,’ but it was tough,” Williamson said. “It’s a long season. Even though it’s day to day, it was definitely still frustrating to be on the sideline.” New Orleans Times-Picayune | Oct. 29, 2025

Zion Williamson sprinted up and down the court at the New Orleans Pelicans’ practice facility Tuesday morning. It was a good sign for Williamson, who missed Monday night’s loss to the Boston Celtics with a bone contusion on his left foot. Williamson was limited in Tuesday’s practice and is “questionable” for the Pelicans’ Wednesday night road game against the Denver Nuggets. “Right now we’re in a day-to-day thing,” Williamson said. “But nothing major. Nothing that is going to keep me out for a long time. Just day to day.” New Orleans Times-Picayune | Oct. 29, 2025

Will Guillory: Pelicans injury update: Zion Williamson (left foot bone contusion) has been downgraded to questionable for tonight's game vs Boston. Yves Missi (right ankle sprain) and Karlo Matkovic (low back spasms) have been upgraded to available. Twitter @WillGuillory | Oct. 27, 2025

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