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Pelicans Open Camp With Zion at the Center as Dumars Emphasizes Accountability

Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III are cleared for full‑court work, with Dejounte Murray and Derik Queen still without return dates.

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Mar 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Head of basketball operations Joe Dumars said his message to Zion Williamson is responsibility and accountability, describing the forward’s offseason as strong.
  • Williamson told reporters he feels really good entering the season, while coach Willie Green and teammate Trey Murphy III noted he looks slimmer and is showing leadership.
  • Dumars said Jones and Murphy have been scrimmaging at full speed in recent weeks following shoulder and shoulder-labrum surgeries, respectively.
  • Murray continues Achilles rehab with no timetable, saying he has been training six days a week and feels confident, as Queen rehabs a left wrist injury without a set return.
  • New Orleans begins practice this week before preseason games in Australia, entering camp with offseason additions Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and Kevon Looney and rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen.