Zion Williamson (hip/back) questionable Friday for Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Zion Williamson (hip/back) is questionable to play on Friday against the Phoenix Suns.
What It Means:
Williamson sat out Tuesday and Naji Marshall started in his place. Marshall, Larry Nance Jr., and Jaxson Hayes will all be in line for more work again if Williamson remains sidelined.
numberFire's models project Zion for 32.8 minutes and 31.6 FanDuel points on Friday. He is leading the Pelicans with a 31.5% usage rate this season while averaging 1.27 FanDuel points per minute.
Source:
Will Guillory, The Athletic
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