Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Trail Blazers as New Orleans looks to give its star forward additional rest as he continues to work his way back from a left hamstring strain.

One day after playing in his first game since early November, Zion Williamson will miss the Pelicans' Wednesday night game at Smoothie King Center against the Portland trail Blazers.

On Wednesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Portland Trail Blazers. For the game, the Pelicans will be without their best player, as Zion Williamson has been ruled out. He has ...

Gerald Herbert / AP New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left ...

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Dallas Mavericks at home on Wednesday night. Both teams are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, with the Pelicans d

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is set to play against the Portland Trail Blazers after recovering from a hamstring injury. Williamson's return is crucial as he and teammate Brandon Ingram have been plagued by injuries.

Zion Williamson is available to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday when the New Orleans Pelicans host Portland.

NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.

One day after playing in his first game since early November, Zion Williamson will miss the Pelicans' Wednesday night game at Smoothie King Center against the Portland trail Blazers. The team ...

The New Orleans Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson for their game Wednesday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury. Williamson ...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain. Williamson returned on Tuesday night following a 27-game absence and scored 22 points in a little less than 28 minutes in a 104-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In fact, the Blazers almost scored more points in the first quarter (40) than the Pelicans scored in the entire first half (42). The Pels trailed 75-42 at the break, drawing boos from the home crowd as they headed to the locker room.