Is Zion Williamson playing tonight? Pelicans vs. Bulls injury report
As fans have been waiting for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson injury updatethere seems to be at least a chance he can play in Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. With Williamson-less Pelicans beat Portland Trail Blazers last Thursday, it was one of six games the 25-year-old missed, with a chance to return on Sunday.
Williamson is on the injury report with a right adductor strain, and he is listed as “suspicious” as of 11:30 a.m. (EST) on the injury report, having missed the last six games. Here’s everything we know about Zion Williamson’s injury and his playing status against the Bulls on Sunday night.
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Zion Williamson Injury Status vs. Bulls
The The Pelicans’ star in Williamson was slated to miss extended time with an adductor strain, though he has a chance to return Sunday against the Bulls. Coach James Borregi mentioned on Saturday that Williamson practiceda great sign to start the competition.
“James Borrego said Zion Williamson practiced today and will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Chicago,” Jim Eichenhofer wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
On Dec. 2, ESPN’s Shams Charania would say Williamson would be “reassessed in three weeks,” although the deadline is about two weeks closer, meaning Williamson has to be ahead of schedule. At the time, Borrego would say that Williamson it is eager to returnaccording to NOLA.com.
So far in 10 games this season, Williamson is averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and four assists per game while shooting 51 percent from the field. So when it comes to whether Zion Williamson plays tonight against the Bulls, the answer is complicated, though don’t be surprised if he returns on Sunday.
Pelican injury report
Zion Williamson – QUESTIONABLE – Right adductor; Strain
Trey Alexander – Out – G League/Two-Way
Hunter Dickinson Out – G League/Two-Way
Dejounte Murray – Out – Right Achilles; Ruptures
Bulls injury report
Aio Dosunmu – Doubtful – Right Thumb; A sprain
Noah Essengue – Out – Left Shoulder; Surgery
Trentin Flowers – Out – G League/Two-Way
Kevin Huerter – questionable – left adductor; Strain
Emanuel Miller – Out – G League/Two-Way
Lachlan Olbrich – Waived – G League/Two-Way
Dalen Terry – Likely – Left-handed; Strain
Coby White – Probable – Right calf; Tightness
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