Zion Williamson (back) out for Friday

by Bruno Mulé | Pelicans Correspondent | Fri, Mar 21st 11:25am EDT

Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Friday’s tilt with Minnesota due to a lower back contusion, per the latest update, a late addition after initially being left off the injury report. (New Orleans Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (low back contusion) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at Minnesota
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 21, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Williamson’s surprise absence hands Bruce Brown and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl a shot at extra minutes against the Timberwolves, with Sunday against Detroit as his next chance to return—his powerhouse scoring and rebounding sit out. Fantasy managers lose his elite multi-category punch for this one, with deeper-league options emerging from New Orleans’ lineup shuffle.

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