Why is Zion Williamson not playing tonight against Sacramento Kings? Latest on Pelicans star's absence (Dec. 12) (Image: IMAGN)
Zion Williamson is listed as out for the New Orleans Pelicans' home matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. This will be the Pelicans star's 17th straight missed game and 19th overall for the season. He has appeared in only six outings so far.
New Orleans will also be without Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram and Karlo Matkovic. Javonte Green is listed as questionable and his participation will be a game-time decision.
What happened to Zion Williamson?
Zion Williamson sprained his left hamstring during the New Orleans Pelicans matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 6 and has been sidelined ever since. ESPN's Shams Charania gave an update on the 2-time All-Star's return timeline on the "Pat McAfee Show" last week.
