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.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Trail Blazers as New Orleans looks to give its star forward additional rest as he continues to work his way back from a left hamstring strain.

One day after playing in his first game since early November, Zion Williamson will miss the Pelicans' Wednesday night game at Smoothie King Center against the Portland trail Blazers.

Gerald Herbert / AP New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left ...

The New Orleans Pelicans host the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night ... New Orleans welcomed the return of Zion Williamson after the star forward missed 27 straight games with a hamstring ...

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.

NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.

Zion Williamson is expected to play in Friday night's matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers, but the Pelicans could be without three key players.

With tanking warfare commencing around the association, the Sixers must quickly decide on their philosophy. Or just wait until it’s decided for them.

With week 13 done, the NBA playoff picture is starting to take shape. Let’s take a look at the rankings of all 30 NBA teams after week 13.

One night after coming close to recording his first career triple double, Zion Williamson is listed out for the New Orleans Pelicans' Wednesday night game against the Dallas Mavericks at

In this new trade idea from Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World, the Kings take a gamble and land a former first-overall draft pick. The deal would be between the Kings and Portland Trail Blazers, sending Deandre Ayton to Sacramento. Here is what the deal could look like: