By Matt Moscona
It might be too late for the woeful New Orleans Pelicans, but forward Zion Williamson will return Tuesday night after a two month absence due to a hamstring injury. The team made the announcement Tuesday on X.
The Pelicans are last in the Western Conference at 7-29. Williamson last played on Nov. 6 in a loss to Cleveland. He has missed 27 games while recovering from the left hamstring injury.
The former No. 1 overall pick has seen his young career defined by injuries. He played a career0high 70 games last season, but exited the play-in game with a hamstring injury. He also missed the final 45 games of the 2022-23 season with a similar issue. Williamson played in only 24 games as a rookie and missed his entire third season after having offseason foot surgery.
The Pelicans, who have won their last two games following an 11-game losing streak, host the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Smoothie King Center.
