Zion Williamson Gets Disappointing Foot Injury Update

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Zion Williamson has had his fair share of injury woes throughout his young career. The New Orleans Pelicans star most recently had a foot injury that required surgery in the summer, and now, Williamson is still in the midst of recovering. In the most recent Zion update, it was revealed that he had been cleared to participate in full practices with the team. Unfortunately, a concrete timeline on his return had not been revealed, and at this point, it could be a while before he is cleared to play.

In a new report from Pelicans reporter Oleh Kosel, it was revealed that Zion is still experiencing pain in his foot and that the team isn't trying to rush him back right now.

Zion Williamson Gets Disappointing Foot Injury Update
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It was also noted that "there’s still some things he’s dealing with and he’s trying to work through.” Of course, many of you have already seen the photo of him from this weekend, which showcased his significant weight gain. While Zion's conditioning was not mentioned explicitly, one could assume it's his lack of fitness that could be contributing to his current situation. Either way, this is not the update that Pelicans fans were hoping for.


Now, the Pelicans will have to continue on without their star big man, and based on their results so far this season, it's clear they are in for a world of hurt. Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from the basketball world.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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