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NBA: Williamson, Pelicans roll over Cavaliers

Reuters
Posted at Feb 29 01:43 PM

Rookie Zion Williamson scored 24 points for his 10th consecutive game with at least 20, as the host New Orleans Pelicans routed the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 on Friday night.   Read more »

NBA: Hype for Pelicans' Zion reaches peak in LeBron clash

Jahmal Corner, Reuters
Posted at Feb 27 10:28 AM

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has the kind of athleticism that is leaving NBA arenas gasping, even if he doesn't take much notice. Read more »

NBA: Williamson nets 25 as Pelicans sweep Blazers

Reuters
Posted at Feb 22 03:25 PM

Zion Williamson scored 25 points and the New Orleans Pelicans completed a four-game season sweep of Portland with a solid 128-115 road victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Williamson puts up 21 as Pelicans beat Bulls

Reuters
Posted at Feb 07 01:04 PM

Rookie Zion Williamson scored 21 points, and JJ Redick came off the bench to add 18 as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Chicago Bulls, 125-119, on Thursday night. Read more »

NBA: Williamson questionable with toe injury

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Feb 06 09:22 AM

New Orleans Pelicans rookie star Zion Williamson is questionable with a sprained toe on his right foot for Thursday's road game against the Chicago Bulls. Read more »

NBA: Pelicans get 1st W with Zion as rookie notches double-double

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Jan 27 10:50 AM

Zion Williamson had his first double-double and the New Orleans Pelicans won for the first time with him in the lineup, defeating the visiting Boston Celtics 123-108 on Sunday. Read more »

Hype real? Zion Williamson earns lavish praise in NBA debut

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 23 11:53 PM

"It was very hard," Williamson said of coming out of the game just as he had found his rhythm. "In that moment I'm not thinking about longevity I'm thinking about winning that game. Read more »

NBA: Zion shines in debut, but Spurs stop Pelicans

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 23 01:41 PM

The visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 121-117 on Wednesday night. Read more »

NBA: Zion in spotlight as Pelicans host Spurs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 09:31 AM

Zion Williamson is ready to go.   Read more »

Zion expected to make NBA debut on Jan. 22

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 16 08:18 AM

Zion Williamson's long-awaited NBA debut is scheduled for Jan. 22 against the San Antonio Spurs. Read more »

NBA: Zion participates in first 5-on-5 practice since surgery

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 07:54 AM

New Orleans Pelicans rookie power forward Zion Williamson participated in 5-on-5 drills at practice on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing right knee surgery on Oct. 21. Read more »

NBA: Pelicans' Griffin denies weight caused Williamson injury

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 23 07:06 AM

Zion Williamson's weight did not cause his knee injury, New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Tuesday.   Read more »

NBA star rookie Zion Williamson out up to 8 weeks after knee surgery

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 22 08:13 AM

NEW YORK - New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward sensation Zion Williamson will be sidelined up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday just as a new NBA season is about to begin.  Read more »

Zion Williamson excites NBA like no rookie since LeBron

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 20 10:03 AM

Zion Williamson has excited NBA fans like no rookie since LeBron James, but knee injuries before his debut have also brought worries about the New Orleans Pelicans teen star. Read more »

NBA: Pelicans' Williamson draws huge crowd at open scrimmage

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 07 10:11 AM

With apologies to Allen Iverson, yes, we're talking about practice. Read more »

Fil-Ams’ times show they’re capable of winning SEA Games sprint gold

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 11:20 PM

US-based Filipina sprinters Kristina Knott and Zion Corrales-Nelson are threats to reigning regional sprint champion Le Thun Chinh of Vietnam. Read more »

NBA: Zion's shoe deal richest ever for rookie -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 25 09:56 AM

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson's shoe deal with Jordan Brand is the largest ever for an NBA rookie in terms of annual pay, ESPN reported Wednesday. Read more »

Nike inks endorsement deal with basketball star Zion Williamson

Reuters
Posted at Jul 24 09:44 AM

Nike Inc has signed Zion Williamson, the No. 1 NBA draft pick and rising 19-year-old basketball star, to its Jordan brand, the world's largest sportswear maker said on Tuesday. Read more »

FIBA: Williamson withdraws from Team USA select group

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 23 10:14 AM

Zion Williamson withdrew from the Team USA Select Team on Monday, closing the door on any chance he had of being promoted to the departure-ravaged main roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Read more »

NBA: Zion done for summer league after knee injury

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jul 07 09:01 AM

No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will miss the rest of the NBA summer league schedule after suffering a bruised left knee in his debut on Friday night. Read more »