Zion Williamson taking daily COVID-19 tests while away from team

NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, who departed the NBA campus in Orlando last week to attend to an urgent family matter, has been getting tested daily for COVID-19 while away from the team and continues to produce negative results.

While there is no current timetable for his return to campus, he fully intends to rejoin the team. Per NBA protocol, his quarantine period will be determined upon his return.

Further updates will be provided accordingly.

After three scrimmages starting today against the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans will restart regular season play next Thursday, July 30 against the Utah Jazz.