Prior to departing on a flight to Phoenix, New Orleans players were happy to see an All-Star teammate back on the practice court Monday. Zion Williamson is not yet cleared for full practice participation and 5-on-5 play, but he joined the Pelicans in other portions of their Monday workout. First-year head coach Willie Green said scans on Williamson’s right foot have been completed and show that the 21-year-old forward is making progress.
“Doctors are encouraged by what they see,” Green said of the scans. “He is progressing to do on-the-court work, 5-on-0, 1-on-0. He’s still not (cleared for) 5-on-5 competitively yet, but he’s progressing pretty well right now.