The New Orleans Pelicans released some positive news yesterday in a team press release regarding Zion Williamson’s return from injury.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to participate in contact drills, beginning with 1-on-1 workouts and progressively working towards full team workouts.
Williamson, who underwent imaging on his fractured right foot on Thursday (Nov. 11), was medically cleared by Dr. Richard Ferkel of Southern California Orthopedic Institute and Dr. Scott Montgomery of Ochsner Health. Williamson will undergo further medical imaging on November 24, which will determine his availability for full team workouts. Additional updates will be provided on his anticipated return to play timetable accordingly.
Barring any setbacks, Williamson is on track to be cleared for full team workouts, like 5-on-5 workouts, in one week’s time. That lines up accordingly with what Willie Green told media earlier this month.
Willie Green says Zion Williamson’s latest tests were so workload has increased. He’ll be allowed to do more things, like participate in 5 on 0 stuff. There’ll be another set of scans 2-3 weeks, which if positive should result in final step of full contact, 5 on 5 activity.
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