Zion Williamson DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) will not play Thursday night to finish off a back-to-back set of games against the Kings. Williamson played 28 minutes and racked up 33 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in one of his best games of the year on Wednesday, but the Pelicans still lost their 10th straight game. Despite his recent production, Zion is still not quite ready to play consecutive days. In his place, Karlo Matkovic, Javonte Green, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are lined up for more work on Thursday in a favorable matchup against Sacramento. Matkovic fouled out in just 14 scoreless minutes on Wednesday, but he still makes an interesting streaming or DFS option since he showed intriguing upside over the past few weeks.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Williamson was uncertain coming into this game considering it's the front end of a back-to-back set. That being said, Williamson will suit up on Wednesday, but figures to be sidelined for Thursday's rematch with the Kings. For now, fantasy managers can get Williamson back in their lineups, but they'll have to check back on Thursday to see if he'll play in both games of the back-to-back set.

According to Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, New Orleans Pelicans forward/centerZion Williamson(illness) won't suit up against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Williamson is coming off 29-point outing on Wednesday against Dallas. He also contributed six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. However, he will be out of action on Friday due to a stomach issue. While the 24-year-old star forward is on the shelf, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Javonte Green will likely see an uptick in minutes on the floor.

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (illness) will return to action on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. The enigmatic star has been in and out of the Pelicans lineup, with his last appearance coming on Jan. 17. Williamson has taken the court just 10 times this season. However, he has been in top form when available, averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes. Williamson will spearhead the team alongside CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III, with Dejounte Murray (finger) sidelined on Saturday.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Williamson sat out on Monday due to an illness and was tagged as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest. That game was postponed, but now Williamson is sitting out due to reconditioning. Hopefully, Williamson will be back in shape in time for Saturday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. His absence on Friday should mean that Javonte Green and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will see increased playing time. Neither player is a great fantasy option, but Green is the slightly better streaming choice because of his defensive ability.