The latest NBA trade rumors suggest the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks will pursue Zion Williamson's teammate, Herbert Jones.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Pelicans confirmed Friday that forward Zion Williamson is suspended and forward Herb Jones has suffered a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder.

Here is why the Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for Friday night's contest vs. the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Zion Williamson — who has played one game since his return to the team Tuesday — has been suspended one game “for a violation of team policies,” the team announced. He will not play Friday night when the Pelicans face the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Two-time All-Star New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williams has been suspended by his own team for a game due to "a violation of team policies," sources inform ESPN's Shams Charania. It's a major blow for New Orleans' chances in their next game Friday night.

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.

Jan 15, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Pelicans suspended Williamson for one game Friday for a violation of team policies.

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.

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.

The Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson for one game for violating ... as his teammate Herbert Jones was diagnosed with a torn labrum earlier in the day and is out indefinitely ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans suspended power forward Zion Williamson for Friday ... forward and top defensive player Herb Jones. Jones has a posterior labrum tear in his right ...