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    Zion Williamson out indefinitely for Pelicans with hamstring injury | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

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    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 06: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on November 6, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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    The injury woes for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson continue as a hamstring injury will sideline him for the foreseeable future.

    New Orleans announced Saturday that Williamson has been diagnosed with a strained hamstring that will keep him out indefinitely.

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    The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. Medical imaging performed this morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be away indefinitely and further updates will be provided as appropriate. pic.twitter.com/DPG4dRf5MY

    Williamson has already missed four of the Pelicans’ first 10 games this season due to various ailments. He sat out the opener due to an illness before appearing in five consecutive matches.

    A hamstring injury has kept Williamson out of action in three of the last four games, including Friday’s loss to the Orlando Magic. Hamstring problems are becoming a persistent problem for the two-time All-Star.

    It was a hamstring injury that soured the best game of Williamson’s NBA career against the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in tournament last season. He scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 37 minutes before suffering an injury in the fourth quarter.

    Williamson ultimately missed the second play-in game against the Sacramento Kings and the entire first round loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

    This Pelicans season is in danger of being ruined by injuries to key players. Dejounte Murray suffered from a broken hand in the season opener against the Chicago Bulls, which will keep him out for at least four to six weeks.

    Losing Williamson for an extended period of time once again leaves the Pelicans without many creative playmakers on offense. The 24-year-old ranks second on the team in scoring average (22.7), tied for first in rebounding (8.0) and second in assists (5.3).

    Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will likely remain in the starting lineup for head coach Willie Green until Williamson can return.

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