Zion Williamson Cleared for Contact Practice After Hamstring Strain

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has received clearance to resume on-court basketball activities, including contact drills, following a grade 1 left hamstring strain. Williamson has been sidelined for the past five games since his diagnosis on November 4. His return is highly anticipated as the Pelicans currently hold a 2-9 record, having lost three straight games in his absence. This season, Williamson has been a key contributor, averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.0 steals.