Zion Williamson out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a hamstring strain

By Amber Holden / November 9, 2024 / Sports / 2 minutes of reading

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 06: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives with the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on November 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 06: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives with the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on November 06, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has suffered yet another major setback. The Pelicans announced Saturday that the 24-year-old forward has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain, and will be out indefinitely.

Williamson missed Friday night’s loss to the Orlando Magic with left hamstring tightness, and underwent medical imaging on Saturday morning. He will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. Medical imaging taken this morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be out indefinitely and further updates will be appropriately provided. pic.twitter.com/DPG4dRf5MY

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 9, 2024

After making a splash in his first two seasons, Williamson did not play in the 2021-2022 season after sustaining a fracture in his right foot during the offseason. He was sidelined again in January 2023 with a season-ending hamstring injury.

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