CHICAGO – There was brief concern among the New Orleans Pelicans – as well as presumably many Chicago fans planning to attend Thursday’s game – when Zion Williamson’s name appeared on the team’s injury report with a right toe sprain, but the No. 1 draft pick is not worried. Following Thursday’s morning shootaround at the United Center, Williamson said he’s fine and ready to play against the Bulls.
“I just had a tiny bit of discomfort,” Williamson said of the toe. “Nothing major. I’m fine.”
Other notes from Thursday shootaround in Illinois:
New Orleans (20-31) has experienced excellent results from its starting lineup since Williamson made his NBA debut, with the rookie finishing as a positive in plus-minus each of his first six games, prior to being a minus-11 vs.