Zion Williamson unlikely to play in first round if Pelicans advance

If the New Orleans Pelicans win the two games required to advance via the Play-In, according to sources, Zion Williamson is not anticipated to be available for the first round of the playoffs. If the Pelicans make it farther, they will play the Denver Nuggets, who are the top seed.

Williamson’s fitness is reportedly not where it has to be for him to play, according to Charania.

Williamson has been out with a hamstring ailment since January 2.