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Zion Williamson to miss start of 2021-22 regular season

Zion Williamson will miss the start of the 2021-22 season, according to David Griffin, the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.

David Griffin on Zion: "There is no fixed timeline for his return to game action, but the doctors are encouraged by this last batch of images (taken Wednesday)... doctors will take additional imaging 2 to 2 1/2 weeks from now as guides and landmarks for taking the next steps."

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Griffin: "It's everyone's goal that Zion return to play as soon as is safely possible.