Pelicans’ Williamson has setback with hamstring injury

By BRETT MARTEL
AP Sports Writer

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin says All-Star forward Zion Williamson has aggravated his previously injured right hamstring. Griffin says the setback extends the timeline for Williamson’s return to action to “multiple weeks past All-Star break.” Williamson has been averaging 26 points per game this season but has missed the Pelicans past 20 games. Griffins says Williamson had progressed to the point where he was able to participate in 3-on-3 drills in practice and was on the court when he had his setback. The Pelicans have a 29-28 record and entered Sunday in seventh place in the Western Conference.