One of the most hyped regular-season events in recent NBA history took place Jan. 22, 2020, with the league’s next young phenom, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, set to play his first game as a pro following a three-month absence because of a torn right lateral meniscus.

Double-doubles in win

Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy are listed as available for tomorrow's game in Boston. Murphy missed the previous three games with a sprained left ankle. Dejounte Murray (right elbow soreness/right shin contusion) is questionable.

Williamson is finally healthy and not under team suspension. But can he prove to the franchise that he is ready, once and for all?

The Pelicans had to suspend Zion Williamson for at least one game after years of falling short of the franchise's standard.

Zion Williamson took the high road after he was suspended for a game by his New Orleans Pelicans. "This is my job, and they were holding me accountable," Williamson explained. "All I can do is be better.

The New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.

Zion Williamson is on the injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans as the team is trying to manage his playing time.

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III had a disputed block of Spencer Dinwiddie’s layup for the lead with 4 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the injury-depleted Dallas M

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points ... starting center Dereck Lively (right ankle).The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (left hamstring), who was rested after playing Tuesday night in ...

Dejounte Murray (right elbow soreness/right shin contusion) is questionable. Zion Williamson is no longer on the injury report. — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) January 9, 2025 Murray’s first ...