It is within the realm of possibility that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson could return to the court this week, according to coach Willie Green. "There's a chance, yeah," Green told reporters at practice on Monday. "There's a chance that he could, so we'll see."

The New Orleans Pelicans have been waiting for Zion Williamson to return, and it sounds like he may be inching closer to playing.

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It’s been exactly two months since Zion Williamson played for the New Orleans Pelicans. During his lengthy absence, the team has completely collapsed and is now the worst squad in the Western Conference.

Two big differences between then and now is the Philadelphia 76ers have played their way out of the top five, going 10-5 since Dec. 2 as they’ve gotten healthier, and the New Orleans Pelicans have closed the gap on the Wizards at the top, er… bottom?

The New Orleans Pelicans finally broke their losing streak after defeating the Washington Wizards 132-120 on Friday night. New Orleans still has the worst recor

Zion Williamson could return to action within the week, according to Pelicans head coach Willie Green. He has played in six games this season.