Pelicans' Zion Williamson to Miss Game Against Wolves Due to Personal Reasons; CJ McCollum Healing from Collapsed Lung

Williamson's absence marks his second missed game this season, rumored to be due to his girlfriend's impending delivery, while McCollum's recovery continues after his right lung collapsed for the second time since December 2021.

• Pelicans' forward Zion Williamson will miss his second game of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to personal reasons, which are speculated to be connected with his girlfriend's impending childbirth.
• Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in 2019, has so far played only 120 games in over four NBA seasons, and is currently averaging 21.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in six games this season.
• Pelicans' guard CJ McCollum is recovering from a right lung collapse, his second such incident since December 2021.
• McCollum's healing progress is seen as positive and the team intends to re-evaluate his health status in the coming days.
• Apart from Williamson and McCollum, the Pelicans' guard Jose Alvarado, who hasn't played this season due to a sprained right ankle, is also expected to return to full team practices within one to two weeks.

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