When the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, they will do so having to face off against star forward Zion Williamson in the lineup. He will be making his debut this year after sitting out the first game of the season.

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is ruled out for the season opener against the Chicago Bulls due to an illness.

Zion Williamson returned to practice after missing practice Tuesday and also missing Wednesday's season-opening victory over the Chicago Bulls. He went through a full practice. "That will be good going into our next few games," Pelicans coach Willie Green said. "... So far, it looks like he’s good to go."

A good start for the Pelicans usually means a good start by Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and CJ McCollum. Last season, they averaged 18.2 points, 4.5

The Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans open their seasons against each other on Wednesday night in what should be a very fast-paced and exciting game. Surpr

Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has been scratched from the lineup for the club's regular-season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Pelicans coach Willie Green said Williamson was ill and not in attendance.