Zion Williamson Sidelined 7-10 Days with Hamstring Strain Amidst Pelicans' Winless Start

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, sidelining him for at least 7-10 days before re-evaluation. This injury, marking an annual occurrence for Williamson over the past four seasons, will cause him to miss a minimum of four games, beginning Tuesday against Charlotte. His absence is a significant blow to the struggling Pelicans, who are 0-6 to start the season, including three losses by 30+ points. Williamson has been effective when playing, averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. The team's struggles are exacerbated without him, as they are outscored by 28.7 points per 100 possessions when he's off the court, compared to -9.7 with him on. His latest injury is seen as another disaster for the team's disastrous start, two weeks into a season where nothing has gone according to plan.