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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LeBron James, Lakers secure playoff berth with 110-106 win over Pelicans

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins, left, forward Zion Williamson and forward E.J. Liddell react from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The Magic won 117-108. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion Williamson is dealing with a finger injury during the Pelicans’ playoff push

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson pushes down the court the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Pelicans scratch Zion Williamson from Pistons matchup, Brandon Ingram is questionable

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

McCollum and Williamson lead Pelicans past Grizzlies 111-104 in season opener

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) celebrates next to Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) after dunking in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Resurgent Zion Williamson powering Pelicans up the standings

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks next to Oklahoma City Thunder center Moses Brown (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Williamson scores 27 as Pelicans top Thunder 109-95

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Robert Franks (0) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Williamson scores 23, helps Pelicans rout Magic 135-100

By JOHN DENTON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Ingram, Williamson pace Pelicans in 128-111 win over Lakers

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) dunks against Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Williamson, Ingram power Pelicans past Clippers 135-115

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket over Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, and center Rudy Gobert, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, March 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson pushes Pelicans past NBA-leading Jazz, 129-124

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots past Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Williamson’s 28 points lead Pelicans past Suns, 123-101

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Ingram, Williamson each score 32, Pelicans top Beal, Wizards

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (12), forward Zion Williamson (1) and Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (46) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Bledoe, Ingram lead Pelicans past Raptors, 120-116

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson dunks in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Williamson expects to unleash a version of himself that is healthier, more demonstrative and less restrained in his second NBA season with the Pelicans. “Year 1 was a lot mentally and physically for me, but I needed that experience,” Williamson said Wednesday, Dec. 2, as the Pelicans underwent preparations for training camp. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Zion Williamson moving past injuries, inhibitions in Year 2

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, right, dunks the ball in front of San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Zion’s rookie year will end without postseason berth

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) comes down after a dunk over Memphis Grizzlies' Anthony Tolliver (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Williamson loses shoe, but Pelicans get key 109-99 win

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Zion Williamson practicing, could play in Pelicans’ opener

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walks onto the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in New Orleans. The rookie sensation’s availability to play remained unclear as the season’s resumption in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, approached. He left the NBA’s so-called “bubble” setup on July 16 to attend to an unspecified family medical matter. A week later, the club had yet to provide an update on his possible return. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File)

Zion Williamson lawyer asks judge to disregard affidavit

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Pelicans rookie Williamson says he feels like he is in good shape as he prepares to help lead New Orleans' eight-game push to make the NBA playoffs. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) ** FILE **

Zion Williamson leaves NBA bubble for urgent family matter

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson shoots free throws prior to an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. The New Orleans Pelicans say top overall draft choice Zion Williamson has left the club to attend to an urgent family medical matter. The Pelicans say Williamson intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando area for the resumption of the season. But the club has not said whether the former Duke star would be able to return or whether he’ll miss any games because of his departure on Thursday, July 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Zion Williamson leaves Pelicans for ‘family medical matter’

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press