Zion Williamson suffers setback, will miss several weeks / News - Basketnews.com

Zion Williamson is expected to return to action long after the All-Star break. The Pelicans' big man saw his hamstring strain get reaggravated.

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New Orleans Pelicans head coach David Griffin said Sunday that All-Star forward Zion Williamson reaggravated his hamstring injury and will miss additional weeks following the All-Star break.

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Williamson hasn't been able to play since January 2 and has reportedly suffered a setback while attempting to recover from his painful hamstring strain. The star forward is now expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks after the All-Star break, meaning he may not return to the court until March.

The team went on a 10-game losing streak at one point without Williamson but has won 3 of their 4 most recent contests. The 22-year-old has been playing top-notch basketball when healthy this season, averaging 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game in his 29 games.

At 29-28, the Pelicans have been able to stay seventh in the West, hoping for a post-All-Star push with Williamson back in the lineup.

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