Zion Williamson close to return to the New Orleans roster

New Orleans Pelicans had been without their star player Zion Williamson since the start of the season after being sidelined with a right foot fracture. Without Williamson’s support that has been an anchor for the franchise in the past season, they have been limited to 2-13 so far in the season and even limped to a loss against Washington Wizards on Monday night.

The forward is slowly making his way to a full recovery he has already been cleared to participate in contact drills for now and would undergo additional medical imaging on Nov. 24 that would reveal his timeline for a full return to play. This would be Williamson’s third season with the team and he has just participated in 85 games which include 24 as a rookie after which he tore his right meniscus. Last season the 21-year-old averaged 27 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.