The injury-ravaged Pelicans have announced in a press release that forward Zion Williamson is progressing well in his recovery from a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
Reporting nearly two weeks ago indicated that Williamson wasn’t close to a return — the latest update from the Pelicans doesn’t suggest otherwise. While the former No. 1 overall pick may be ready to suit up when he’s examined in two weeks, it’s more likely that his absence will extend beyond that date.
Williamson has been limited to six games this season and hasn’t been active since Nov. 6. The Pelicans have gone 1-12 since he last played.
Besides providing an update on Williamson, New Orleans also shared news on several other injured players within Wednesday’s announcement. Here’s the latest from the team:
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, like Williamson, is said to be progressing well through his rehabilitation process and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Alvarado has been sidelined since Nov. 11 due to a left hamstring strain.
Second-year wing Jordan Hawkins, who has missed 11 games this season due to what the team has typically referred to as low back soreness, has been diagnosed with a lumbar spine annular fissure. He’ll be re-evaluated in about a week.
Forwards Brandon Ingram (right plantaris tendonitis) and Herbert Jones (right shoulder strain) went through a full practice on Wednesday. They will be listed as questionable to play on Thursday vs. Phoenix. Ingram has missed New Orleans’ past five games, while Jones has been out for 18 in a row. Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier this week that both players were trending toward being able to return on Thursday.
