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The New Orleans Pelicans will play their first game on December 2, 2021.
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Zion didn't practice Thursday because of his injured foot.
The update was reported by Andrew Lopez.
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Zion is having a problem with his foot and his return has been delayed. He did not practice today. The pain has not stopped. There is no re-imaging planned at this time.
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Next week will be when Williamson will be back up.
During the 2020-21 NBA season, Zion has yet to play after having surgery on a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot.
After being drafted by New Orleans first overall, the Duke product was limited to just 85 games.
The 21-year-old played 61 games last season but missed time with a thumb injury and a ring finger.
One of the best young forwards in the NBA is when healthy. He has averaged 25.7 points, 7.0 rebound and 3.2 assists while shooting 60.4 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from deep in his career.
The franchise values his presence and has poured resources, time and energy to protect his health.
The Pelicans have struggled this year, going 6-18 for the fourth worst record in the NBA.
