A new report hints at how long Zion Williamson might be out for the New Orleans Pelicans.
In an appearance on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans are bracing for Williamson to miss 4-to-6 weeks due to his hamstring injury. However, the team is reluctant to put an exact date on it, as much will depend on how Williamson responds to rehab.
“The Pelicans are bracing for him to be out about 4-to-6 weeks. His return will be based on rehab and how that treatment goes on that hamstring strain,” Charania said. “We know the Pelicans, with Zion Williamson, they said indefinitely. They are not sure yet how long this rehab is going to take for him.”
"The Pelicans are bracing for him to be out about 4-6 weeks. His return will be based on rehab and how that treatment goes… They said indefinitely. They are not sure exactly how long this rehab will take him"
— @ShamsCharania on Zion Williamson's injury timetable pic.twitter.com/IfnXWcCalN
— Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) November 11, 2024
Williamson suffered the setback last week, and the Pelicans are publicly saying he will be out indefinitely. His body has not always responded the way the team has hoped to rehab on past injuries, so the organization is going to be cautious with him.
Unfortunately, even a short absence will prove hugely damaging for the Pelicans. The team is 3-7 to start the season and are down three other starters, including a major injury to their big offseason prize. Things might get worse before they get better.
