Zion Williamson is currently working on returning to full competition conditioning and will not take the court for the New Orleans Pelicans. This update comes as the Pelicans prepare for their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 15, 2025. The team has confirmed that Williamson will be absent as he focuses on his conditioning.
What It Means
Zion Williamson’s absence continues to impact the New Orleans Pelicans, who are averaging 109.4 points per game in contests he has played compared to 107.6 points when he has not. This season, Williamson has participated in only nine games, contributing an average of 21.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Despite missing a significant number of games, Williamson has finished in the top five at his position in fantasy points in seven out of nine appearances (77.78%). The Pelicans have struggled without him, holding a record of just 6-26 in games he hasn’t played.
