The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling, sitting 15th in the Western Conference and nearly out of playoff contention. Zion Williamson’s continued absences have drawn strong criticism from six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen,

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

For the first time in what has been a rough season, the New Orleans Pelicans have reeled off three consecutive victories.

Zion Williamson was suspended one game by the Pelicans for arriving late to the team’s flight to Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania . He’ll miss New Orleans’ Friday night game against the 76ers as a result.

Via Pelicans: “Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson for one game for a violation of team policies, announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. Zion will miss tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the team tomorrow.”

Former NFL star and current ESPN analyst ripped into New Orleans Pelicans' star Zion Williamson after recent suspension.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will be available to play in tonight's game against the Timberwolves after missing 2 months with a hamstring injury.

Following their extended road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers are back on their home floor. They'll have a trio of games at The Center this week, including one aga

Zion Williamson is back. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. Williamson has played in just six of the Pelicans' 36 games this season.

The First Quarter was underway and the Pelicans were just dominating Utah on both ends of the floor. CJ McCollum started 5-5 from three and put up a qui