Zion Williamson out at least 1 week with a strained left hamstring
The Pelicans announced that Williamson had been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and would be evaluated in 7-10 days.
www.nba.comHere’s the latest on Zion Williamson:
- Zion Williamson has faced ongoing injury absences this season, with reports throughout late 2025 and early 2026 noting returns and then setbacks as he deals with hip adductor and hamstring issues. The Pelicans have repeatedly re-evaluated his timeline, and at various points the team has signaled multi-week returns rather than a quick comeback. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
- In late 2025 he was listed out for an extended period due to a right hip adductor strain, with re-evaluations planned about three weeks later, signaling another long absence rather than an immediate return. [cite ]
- Earlier in the season, he had hamstring-related setbacks and was sidelined for multiple games, with multiple updates indicating he would be reevaluated after certain injury timelines. [cite ][cite ]
- There has been ongoing chatter about his production and fantasy implications when healthy, but the recurring injuries have limited his availability and consistency. [cite ][cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest single-source update and summarize the current return timetable and expected impact on the Pelicans’ rotation. I can also provide a quick calendar of his projected return windows and a short fantasy-impact notes section.