Multiple reporters including NBC Sports' Kurt Helin have indicated that the Pelicans are not expected to waive Williamson. That limits the Pelicans' options to either trading Williamson or committing to at least one more season with him. According to Charania, the latter option may necessitate some offseason discussion with the oft-injured star.

The New Orleans Pelicans will travel West for a short road trip on Wednesday night to face the Los Angeles Clippers. New Orleans defeated the Clippers last mont

To aid in that effort, the Pelicans have officially shut down Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for the remainder of the season. The Pelicans released a statement citing a low-back contusion for Williamson and a foot contusion for McCollum, which are alternative ways of saying "we're tanking."