New Orleans Pelicans injury report: Huge update on Zion Williamson's status ahead of game vs Warriors

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New Orleans Pelicans injury report: Huge update on Zion Williamson's status ahead of game vs Warriors
Zion Williamson in the frame.

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Zion Williamson cleared to play as Pelicans navigate a long list of absentees against the Warriors.

Trey Murphy III listed as questionable due to elbow soreness after logging heavy minutes in the previous game.

The New Orleans Pelicans have a filled injury report ahead of their regular-season game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The good news is that Zion Williamson is approved to play and was not placed in the team's injury report.

Latest update on Zion Williamson

The former Duke Phenom has appeared for the Pelicans in the last two games after missing the Atlanta Hawks game on November 22. In the previous game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Williamson amassed 17 points on 15 shots, while also registering five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes.

Latest update on Trey Murphy III

Trey Murphy was placed as "questionable" because of right elbow soreness. Murphy III competed in the previous game and played 38 minutes, wrapping up with 12 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals. He is facing the danger of missing the second game of the season, having appeared in 18 of the Pelicans' 19 games.

List of ruled out players

Five players are confirmed to miss Saturday's clash against the Warriors. Jordan Hawkins (illness), Herb Jones (right calf strain), Jordan Poole (left quad strain), Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain) and Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture).

When and where to watch the New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors game?


The New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors game will be played on Saturday at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The game will start at 8:30 pm EST.

The Pelicans vs Warriors will be broadcast live on NBA TV, NBC Sports Bay Area (local), Gulf Coast Sports (local) and Pelicans+ (local). Live streaming is available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.