New Orleans Pelicans injury report: Latest on Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole's status ahead of clash vs Spurs

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the San Antonio Spurs shorthanded, with Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole among six players unavailable due to injuries.

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Zion Williamson remains out with a left hamstring strain but is expected to return next week.

Jordan Poole is ruled out for at least a week with a quad strain, adding to the Pelicans’ growing injury list.

The New Orleans Pelicans are missing six players for the crunch regular season clash against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Zion Williamson Jordan Poole are ruled out because of their respective injuries, further complimenting things for the struggling Pelicans.

Latest on Zion Williamson

Williamson will miss his third back-to-back game with a left hamstring strain. The star forward is likely to make his return next week. Shockingly, the Pelicans have managed to secure wins in both games without Williamson after losing six straight with him in the lineup to kick off the season.

Latest update on Jordan Poole

The New Orleans-based team dropped a concerning update on Jordan Poole on Friday. The guard was diagnosed with a mild left vastus lateralis (quad) strain and ruled out for at least a week. The former Golden State Warriors player also missed the team's last game against the Mavericks.

Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) and Yves Missi (illness) also remain sidelined, leaving the Pelicans' squad shorthanded. Murray is yet to make his season debut, while Missi misses his third back-to-back game. Meanwhile, Trey Alexander has (G League two-way) and Hunter Dickinson (G league two-way) are also ruled out

When and where to watch New Orleans vs. San Antonio Spurs?

The New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs game will take place on Saturday, November 8, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The game will tip off at 8 pm EST (5 pm PT).

The Pelicans vs. Spurs game will be telecast live on Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network (local) and FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest (local). Live Streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.

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