Overview
- New Orleans announced the diagnosis Tuesday and said Williamson will be reevaluated after seven to ten days.
- The Pelicans are 0–6 and carry the league's worst point differential at minus-18.2.
- Williamson averaged 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists on 48.7% shooting through five games.
- Injuries have limited him throughout his career, including just 30 games last season due to a back bone bruise.
- With Yves Missi ill, rookie Derik Queen is poised for his first career start as frontcourt depth tightens.