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Pelicans News Around the Web (1-22-2020)

Four Pelicans players questionable, two probable for Wednesday game vs. Spurs

Josh Hart has appeared in 27 consecutive games for New Orleans (17-27), but he is among four players officially listed as questionable to play in Wednesday’s home game against San Antonio. Hart has not missed a game since Nov. 24 at the LA Clippers, but is on the injury list due to left ankle soreness. He’s joined as questionable to play Wednesday by teammates Derrick Favors (lower back soreness), Jahlil Okafor (lower back soreness) and Zion Williamson (right knee scope).

Zion Williamson on debuting for red-hot Pelicans: ‘It’s very exciting to come back at this time’

Zion Williamson hoped to make his official NBA debut three months ago, but that highly-anticipated event was put on hold by a knee injury. The No. 1 overall draft pick acknowledged Tuesday that his rehabilitation period required substantial patience and came with moments of frustration, but the 19-year-old also benefited from some very helpful advice from his mother, Sharonda.

Zion Williamson prepared for NBA debut with 3 months of rehab, some meditating on the sidelines

Following Monday’s win, Zion Williamson wasted little time shedding what he soon hopes becomes an unfamiliar layer.

Walker: It's time for Zion Williamson, Pelicans to dance as rookie makes anticipated NBA debut

Finally, the wait is over for the 19-year old kid everyone has been waiting for.

Zion Williamson can jump out of the gym, but stays grounded; 'God gave it to the right person'

When Lee Sartor was the boys basketball coach at Spartanburg Day School, his team played at Wofford College every June. High schools from across South Carolina converged at the tiny liberal arts college to compete in as many as three games per day during a four-day stretch.

A ticket to see Zion Williamson's Pelicans debut? Prices probably not as high as you think...

To see the regular season debut of rookie superstar Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans it won't cost you much more than a movie ticket (before taxes and fees).

Zion Williamson’s long-awaited debut marks the beginning of a new era in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — When Zion Williamson steps on the floor to make his NBA debut on Wednesday night, it’ll be one of the biggest moments in the NBA this season.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson excited, anticipates sleepless night ahead of NBA debut

METAIRIE, La. -- Sleep might be hard to come by for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson on Tuesday night.

How to watch Zion Williamson: Best moves, big games and expectations

METAIRIE, La. -- Sleep might be hard to come by for New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson on Tuesday night.

Zion Williamson Is Here To Lead The NBA’s Lefty Revival

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is not your typical No. 1 overall draft pick.

Zion Williamson Nears Return From ‘Frustrating’ Knee Injury

The Pelicans rookie forward said he wanted to “punch a wall or kick chairs” sometimes during his extended rehab from a preseason knee injury.

Zion Williamson rejoining Pelicans lineup at pivotal time

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Zion Williamson opened with a joke — about himself.