Injury Woes End Season for Pelicans' Stars Williamson and McCollum
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The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that both Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum will sit out the remainder of the 2024-2025 season due to injuries. Williamson, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, suffered a low back bone contusion, while McCollum was sidelined with a right foot bone contusion. Their absence marks a challenging season for the Pelicans, who are currently out of playoff contention in the Western Conference.
Key Points
Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum will miss the rest of the season due to injuries.
Williamson suffered a low back bone contusion during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 19, 2025.
McCollum was injured on March 23, 2025, during a game at Detroit with a right foot bone contusion.
Williamson played only 30 games this season, averaging 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
McCollum played in 56 games, averaging 21.1 points per game.
The New Orleans Pelicans are currently 14th in the Western Conference and out of playoff contention.
