Pelicans: Zion Williamson’s foot healing “improved” but star still out indefinitely

  • March 2, 2022
  • By CCS Staff
  • Category: Pelicans
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Pelicans forward Zion Williamson
Oct 6, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks at the scoreboard on a time out against Orlando Magic during the first half at Smoothie King Center (Photo: Stephen Lew).

The New Orlean Pelicans finally released an injury update on Zion Williamson.

The team says the 21-year old superstar is showing improved bone healing in his right foot and that he will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercises and basketball activity.

Recent imaging showed improved bone healing of the fifth metatarsal in Zion Williamson’s right foot. He will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercise and basketball activities. He remains out indefinitely.

Williamson has yet to play this season following offseason foot surgery.

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