New Orleans Pelicans star center Zion Williamson has started the conditioning phase of his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to practice next week, the team announced Tuesday.

Zion Williamson has played just six games for the Pelicans this season. He is expected to return to full practice next week after dealing with a hamstring injury.

Zion Williamson has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury when the Pelicans will face the Houston Rockets at Smoothie King Center.

DeMarcus Cousins recently went on FanDuel TV's "Run It Back" show when co-host Chandler Parsons asked him about Zion Williamson only playing six of the team's first 27 games and now being available on the trade market, according to multiple reports.

The New Orleans Pelicans return home after a disappointing road trip to face the New York Knicks. New Orleans has struggled mightily on the road this season, wi

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has begun the return-to-play conditioning phase of his rehab process and is expected to return to full practice next week at the start of 2025, the team announced on Tuesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans put out a medical update for their injury-riddled roster. In the update, it was revealed that Zion Williamson is on the mend, as he resumes full practice next week, and will be week-to-week going forward.