Pelicans star Zion Williamson delayed further in return from foot surgery

Zion Williamson will not make his season debut anytime soon.

The Pelicans announced Saturday that Williamson, who has not played after having offseason surgery related to a fracture in his right foot, will be pushed back in his rehab.

“After experiencing persistent soreness in his right foot, Zion Williamson underwent medical imaging which showed a regression in the bone healing of his fifth metatarsal. As a result, the volume and intensity of his training will be reduced for an extended period to help allow for further bone healing. Additional updates will be provided as warranted.”

There is no known timetable for when Williamson will return to the court.

New Orleans is 8-20 this season without the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.