Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for season

Zion Williamson #1 sits subsequent to CJ McCollum on the bench throughout their recreation towards the Golden State Warriors within the second half at Chase Heart on October 30, 2024 in San Francisco, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Photos/AFP

The New Orleans Pelicans are shutting down ahead Zion Williamson and guard CJ McCollum for the remainder of the NBA season resulting from accidents.

Williamson suffered a low spine contusion on March 19, whereas McCollum sustained a proper foot bone contusion on March 23.

The 24-year-old Williamson leads the Pelicans with 24.6 factors per recreation together with 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals, however he performed in simply 30 video games this season.

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McCollum, 33, averaged 21.1 factors per recreation whereas taking pictures 37.3 % from 3.

The Pelicans (21-54) personal the fourth-worst document within the NBA. The group has solely seven video games left on their schedule, and no actual incentive to win.

The shutdown is the continuation of a disappointing, injury-riddled marketing campaign for the Pelicans. Trey Murphy III (shoulder) and Dejounte Murray (Achilles) have already been sidelined with season-ending accidents.