Zion Williamson Set to Return to Practice After Hamstring Injury

The Pelicans forward, sidelined since November 6, begins conditioning as trade rumors swirl and the team struggles in his absence.

Zion Williamson has started the conditioning phase of his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to full practice next week.
Williamson has been limited to six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists before his injury on November 6.
The Pelicans have endured a disastrous season, sitting last in the Western Conference with a 5-25 record, compounded by injuries to multiple key players.
Trade rumors have circulated about Williamson, but insiders suggest it is unlikely he will be moved before the February 6 trade deadline.
The 24-year-old has faced a career plagued by injuries, missing 216 of a possible 406 games since being drafted first overall in 2019.