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Zion Williamson gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agent

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans. The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing his lone season with the Blue Devils. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility ‘baseless’

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans. The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing his lone season with the Blue Devils. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Court grants Williamson stay on improper-benefits inquiry

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New Orleans. The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing his lone season with the Blue Devils. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Judge denies Williamson bid to nix improper-benefits inquiry

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) watch play during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Doncic breaks Mavs’ triple-double record, beats Williamson

By DAVE JACKSON - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Beasley, Russell lead Timberwolves past Pelicans, 139-134

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) and guard Frank Jackson (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

James’ triple-double lifts Lakers past Pelicans, 122-114

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Williamson’s 31 points pushes Pelicans past Blazers, 138-117

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) make a move to the basket next to Memphis Grizzlies forward Solomon Hill (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion scores 24, Pelicans pound Memphis 139-111

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Zion scores 14 in road debut, Pelicans down Cavs 125-111

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots in front of Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion has 21 points and 11 rebs, Pelicans top Celtics 123-108

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Derrick Favors (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Jokic, Nuggets, control boards in 113-106 win over Pelicans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Trey Lyles (41) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Williamson’s 22 in debut not enough for Pelicans vs. Spurs

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots during a training session ahead of the NBA basketball game against Charlotte Hornets, in Paris, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Antetokounmpo tells Williamson: ‘Don’t rush the process’

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) pulls in a rebound against San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Spurs won 121-117. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) ** FILE **

Zion Williamson’s exceptional debut provides Pelicans hope

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans NBA basketball forward Zion Williamson talks to the media after practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (Max Becherer/The Advocate via AP)

Zion Williamson rejoining Pelicans lineup at pivotal time

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson goes to the basket before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Williamson is not scheduled to play. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Griffin: Pelicans project Zion Williamson debut for Jan. 22

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, talks with New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, left, and guard Lonzo Ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 123-113. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson now in full-court, 5-on-5 drills

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Injured New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, left, and guard Jrue Holiday watch from the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, in Denver. The Pelicans won 112-100. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Zion Williamson returns to practice, raising Pelicans’ hopes

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, center, watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Pelicans languishing as Williamson’s absence drags on

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press