Williamson is “progressing nicely by way of rehabilitation” and is about to overlook no less than two extra weeks as he continues to get better from a left hamstring pressure, the group introduced Wednesday.
New Orleans additionally introduced that Jose Alvarado (hamstring) is out two extra weeks and Jordan Hawkins (again) is out yet another week, whereas Brandon Ingram (calf) and Herb Jones (shoulder) are questionable for Thursday’s sport towards the Phoenix Suns.
Williamson is arguably the most important piece of the puzzle for the Pelicans, because the two-time All-Star has missed all however six video games this season with a hamstring situation.
The 24-year-old former first-overall decide averaged 22.7 factors, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in his restricted appearances however has helped the group to 2 of their 4 wins this season.
He performed in a career-high 70 video games final yr after suiting up for under 29 within the 2022-23 season.
The Pelicans have had a tough go along with harm luck this season, as bench gamers Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Javonte Inexperienced are the one two gamers to look in all 22 of the group’s video games.
They’re presently within the midst of a nine-game dropping streak and are 4-18, good for final within the Western Convention.
