Zion Williamson NOT expected to return for postseason
Zion Williamson NOT expected to return for postseason
After reports came out that Williamson was most likely not returning for the first round of the postseason, if New Orleans got out of the play-in, Zion has answered to the media.
Zion Williamson has confirmed that even if the Pelicans make it to the first round of the postseason, he probably won’t be playing. Also, he says he will return “when I feel like Zion again.”
Williamson even admits that he is feeling good, but does not want to return yet. This comes after the Pelicans cleared him to return.
“When I go to make certain moves, there is that hesitation,” said Williamson. “Sometimes there’s not and sometimes there is. And I understand the magnitude of these games coming up and I don’t want to be out there hesitating or doing something that may affect my team in a bad way.”
The Pelicans take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday to determine who will be facing the Timberwolves Friday.
According to Jake Fischer, the Golden State Warriors have converted Pat Spencer’s contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season.
This comes after hitting the maximum allotment of 50-game appearances as a two-way player, as by signing this standard contract, the 29-year-old will be available to the team for the remainder of the season into their hopeful postseason run.
In 36 games this season, Spencer is averaging 5.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. He is coming off a stellar performance against the Phoenix Suns where he put up 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
According to the Atlanta Hawks, newly acquired forward Jonathan Kuminga will be out through the All-Star break due to a bone bruise in his left knee. He will be re-evaluated after the break.
This was announced on Saturday, a couple days after trading for him before the trade deadline. Fans saw Atlanta trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors for Buddy Hield and Kuminga.
Hield is set to make his debut with Atlanta this Saturday.
According to Chris Haynes, Anthony Davis will be shutting it down for the remainder of the season to fully recover from the hand and groin injuries he’s suffered the past couple of months.
His ideal vision is to be completely healthy to have a strong duo partnership with Trae Young. Plus, play majority of the games with this young roster Washington has assembled.
After playing in only 29 games total for the Dallas Mavericks, the 32-year-old was traded to the Wizards. In 20 games this season with Dallas, he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.6 blocks.
