Here is why the Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for Friday night's contest vs. the 76ers in Philadelphia.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without five players against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Will Zion Williamson play?

Two-time All-Star New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williams has been suspended by his own team for a game due to "a violation of team policies," sources inform ESPN's Shams Charania. It's a major blow for New Orleans' chances in their next game Friday night.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been ruled out indefinitely due to a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones ...

The Pelicans suspended Williamson for one game Friday for a violation of team policies.

Zion Williamson is back. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. Williamson has played in just six of the Pelicans' 36 games this season.

Anthony Edwards scored 32 points and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Zion Williamson's return by defeating ... Jose Alvarado added 13 points and Herbert Jones 10 for New Orleans. Williamson scored four points and Murray added three as New ...

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reacts to an ... without forward and top defensive player Herb Jones. Jones has a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder ...

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.

Zion Williamson made his return to the court ... Williamson got on the board early with a putback of a missed Herbert Jones layup. His second bucket was one for the highlight reel.

The Pelicans have endured a series of long-term injuries to key players and played without three starters -- Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones -- in a 119-116 home victory against short-handed Dallas on Wednesday.