Charlie Cummings provides the latest updates on New Orleans Pelicans F Zion Williamson after his injury vs. the Detroit Pistons.
Updated Jan 21, 2026 9:47 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 16: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks across the court in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Update: Zion Williamson (illness) ruled out Wednesday
Not a fun night for Zion Williamson. The Pelicans star came into the night battling an illness, and it may have gotten the better of him. Williamson left the game in the third quarter and retreated to the locker room, though he did not appear to be injured.
Zion Williamson just left the game and went into the locker room. Didn’t look like there was an injury on the previous play. He came into tonight questionable with an illness.
— Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) January 22, 2026
Perhaps it’s just a bathroom break? Williamson played only 15 minutes before leaving, recording four points and four rebounds. Not exactly the performance we’re used to from the former first overall pick.
Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on his injury.
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