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Pelicans Rule Out Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for Season, Ending Playoff Hopes

Injuries to Williamson and McCollum cap a disappointing 2024-25 campaign for New Orleans, leaving the team near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a dunk against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images/File Photo
Mar 11, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) blows a chefÕs kiss after a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images/File Photo
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans helps up teammate CJ McCollum #3 during the first half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center on February 25, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Overview

  • Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum have been officially ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season due to injuries sustained in March.
  • Williamson suffered a low back bone contusion on March 19, playing only 30 games this season and averaging 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
  • McCollum sustained a right foot bone contusion on March 23, finishing the season with an average of 21.1 points across 56 games.
  • The Pelicans, currently 14th in the Western Conference, have been eliminated from playoff contention following an injury-plagued season.
  • This marks another setback for Williamson's injury-riddled career, raising questions about the team's future direction and roster durability.