Zion Williamson, Celtics and Pelicans

Breaking: Zion Williamson's Final Status for Celtics vs Pelicans
After winning five of six games, the New Orleans Pelicans have lost four consecutive games and now head into one of their toughest tests of the season. The Pelicans host the Boston Celtics on Friday, bringing the defending champs into Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson sits out the Pelicans’ game against the Celtics because of a stomach illness
Zion Williamson sat out the New Orleans Pelicans’ game against the Boston Celtics on Friday night because of a stomach illness.
Zion Williamson: Pelicans Decided 'It's Not Smart' for Me to Play Back-to-Backs
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson revealed that the team is keeping him from playing in back-to-back games this season. "Let me make this clear
Zion Williamson Shifts Blame to Pelicans for Not Playing in Back-to-Backs
Zion Williamson has played in just 13 games during the 2024–25 season after missing nearly two months of the campaign with an injury. The New Orleans Pelicans star has been burdened by injuries throughout his career in the NBA since being drafted in 2019, having played in just 197 of a possible 458 games and missing the entire 2021–22 season.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson drops truth bomb on not playing back-to-backs
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson talks about not playing in back-to-back sets throughout the 2024-25 season.
Zion Williamson says New Orleans Pelicans are doing something against his wish
Zion Williamson wants to play back-to-back games but the New Orleans Pelicans have strictly prohibited from doing so in the 2024-25 NBA season.
Pelicans Star Zion Williamson Has Status Downgraded Ahead of Matchup vs Celtics
Oft-injured New Orleans Pelicans All-Star power forward Zion Williamson has landed on yet another injury report, this time ahead of a Friday meeting with the reigning champion Boston Celtics. That said,
Zion Williamson makes clear his desire to play in back-to-back games, no minutes restrictions
The New Orleans Pelicans don’t play back-to-back games again until Feb. 12 and 13 when they host the Sacramento Kings.
Zion Williamson Explains Why Pelicans Refuse To Let Him Play Back-to-Backs, Social Media Reacts
After getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, Zion Williamson was poised to be the league's next big star, following behind the aging Steph Currys and LeBron James' of the world.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out Friday with stomach illness
Pelicans head coach Willie Green said that Williamson is dealing with a stomach illness and won't play Friday against the Celtics, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Zion Williamson Gets Honest on Playing Back-to-Backs
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson suffered another injury setback this year after injuring his hamstring again. Williamson returned to action on January 7th, but the Pelicans have been extra cautious in his return to the court.
Pelicans' Dejounte Murray gets real about Zion Williamson's defense ahead of Celtics clash
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has been impressed with Zion Williamson's performance on the defensive end of the floor.
Zion Williamson ruled out for Friday's game vs. Boston
Zion Williamson (non COVID-illness) is OUT tonight against the Celtics.Source: Twitter @SeanGrandePBP What’s the buzz on ...
Kyrie Irving's Heartfelt Statement on Zion Williamson
The Pelicans star was dominant on Wednesday night, scoring 29 points in 27 minutes of play. Williamson is still on a minutes ...