Zion Williamson out at least 1 week with a strained left hamstring
The Pelicans announced that Williamson had been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and would be evaluated in 7-10 days.
www.nba.comHere’s the latest on Zion Williamson based on recent reporting:
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Zion Williamson has been dealing with injuries that have sidelined him for extended periods in recent seasons. In late 2025, reports indicated a right adductor/hip-related issue with an evaluation timeline of several weeks, raising questions about his availability for upcoming games.[1][3]
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Prior to that, he missed time with a left hamstring strain and was slated for re-evaluation within about 7–10 days, contributing to a pattern of recurring injuries that have limited his 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons.[2]
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As of spring 2026, he was listed in game-day reports for the Pelicans with attention to ankle and other lower-body concerns, with occasional returns to play after short absences, indicating continued conditioning and health management by the team.[4][6]
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Overall, the trajectory of his availability has been mixed, with high-impact play when healthy but frequent missed time due to injuries, which has influenced both team performance and fantasy considerations for managers.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current single-day update or summarize how these injuries have affected his recent game logs, plus provide a quick at-a-glance timeline. I can also track for the next 24–48 hours and present an ultra-brief status update. Please tell me which format you prefer (bullet timeline, table, or short paragraph) and your time frame (today, week, or month).