The New Orleans Pelicans ruled star forward Zion Williamson out of their game at Minnesota with a bruised lower back.

In the Pelicans’ final preseason game, Green started Missi in the second half instead of Theis. While playing with the Pels’ regular starters (excluding Williamson), Missi finished three lobs at the rim and blocked a shot by Rockets All-Star Alperen Şengün.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will sit out Sunday afternoon's game against the host Detroit Pistons due to a low back contusion. Williamson also sat out Friday against the Timberwolves in Minneapolis,

The New Orleans Pelicans end their road trip on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. New Orleans split their first two road games, winning one game in Minnesota

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, and it looks like they'll be without Zion Williamson.

The New Orleans Pelicans may be without star forward Zion Williamson as questionable in their match against the Detroit Pistons.

Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.

Despite being on the receiving end of a 127-81 beatdown from the Detroit Pistons, Williamson had himself a good game, putting up 30 points on 9-18 shooting from the field and 12-15 from the foul line. He's also made plenty of strides in the playmaking department, as he's currently averaging a career-best 5.3 assists per contest.

On Sunday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans will play the Detroit Pistons in Michigan. For the game, they could be without their best player, as Zion William

After a morning filled with back and forth drama between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and longtime NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, the New Orleans Pelicans have weighed in. New Orleans seemed to backup James in this drama by taking a shot at Smith.