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Is Zion Williamson playing tonight? Latest update for Knicks vs Pelicans, Oct. 28

By Jordanna Clark

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 25: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 25, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 25: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 25, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /
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The New York Knicks’ first back-to-back road game of the season lands the team in New Orleans to take on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans. Williamson’s good to go entering 2023-24 after missing the second half of 2022-23 with a hamstring sprain.

Williamson did well in the Pelicans’ 111-104 win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, scoring 23 points (9-of-17), seven rebounds, and three assists in 32 minutes. The question with Zion is always about whether he can stay healthy. In a stacked Western Conference, his injury status will be a huge factor for New Orleans throughout the season.

Zion Williamson status for tonight’s game against Knicks

Zion Williamson is listed as available for Saturday’s game against New York.

Zion Williamson injury history

  • Oct. 2019: Right knee torn meniscus
  • Feb. 2020: Minor ankle injury
  • Aug. 2020: Right knee soreness
  • March 2021: Minor toe injury
  • March 2021: Sprained thumb
  • May 2021: Fractured left ring finger
  • Sept. 2021: Fractured right foot
  • Oct. 2022: Hip contusion
  • Nov. 2022: Right foot contusion
  • Jan. 2023: Right hamstring sprain

The most games Williamson has played in a single season is 61 (2020-21). In the past two seasons, he’s played in only 29 games after missing the entire 2021-22 season with a foot injury.

Zion Williamson missed games by season

  • 2019-20: Missed 48 games (shortened COVID season)
  • 2020-21: Missed 11 games (shortened 72-game season)
  • 2021-22: Missed all 82 games
  • 2022-23: Missed 53 games

Projected starting lineups tonight

New York 

  • Jalen Brunson
  • Quentin Grimes
  • RJ Barrett
  • Julius Randle
  • Mitchell Robinson

New Orleans

  • CJ McCollum
  • Brandon Ingram
  • Herb Jones
  • Zion Williamson
  • Jonas Valanciunas

Knicks’ next five opponents

New York will play one more game on the road before returning to MSG for the team’s second back-to-back of the season.

Oct. 31 at Cleveland

Nov. 1 vs. Cleveland

Nov. 3 at Milwaukee

Nov. 6 vs. LA Clippers

Nov. 8 vs. San Antonio

Knicks injury report

There are no players listed on New York’s injury report.

Pelicans injury report

Jose Alvarado (ankle), Trey Murphy III (meniscus tear), and Naji Marshall (knee) are out for New Orleans.

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