New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, after being listed as questionable due to a non-COVID illness, was confirmed to play in the highly anticipated seventh 'Zion vs. Ja' matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Teammate Naji Marshall, recovering from a right ankle sprain, was also available for the game. Despite his availability against Memphis, Williamson was subsequently ruled out for the Pelicans' next game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to the ongoing illness.
Zion Williamson will not play tonight vs. the Cavaliers due to a non-COVID illness, the team announced. https://t.co/sV9rR1Bh74
The Pelicans say Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) is out for tonight’s game at Cleveland. More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) will not play tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) is OUT for tonight’s game at Cleveland
Pelicans have 7 players on injury report, including Zion Williamson (illness), who is questionable for tonight's game against Cavs.
Zion Williamson is AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Memphis, per @PelicansPR. Zion vs. Ja 🔜 https://t.co/KgAlpU9F5r
Zion Williamson will play tonight, Pelicans say. Seventh Zion-Ja matchup since they came into the league on deck. Naji Marshall available too.
Zion Williamson updated to Pelicans injury report as questionable (illness) for tonight’s game against @memgrizz https://t.co/VfEwKmBZoT
Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. Memphis Naji Marshall (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to PROBABLE https://t.co/OdJvoYr3Pa
Zion Williamson (non-COVID illness) is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s game vs. Memphis.