NBA: Big update regarding Zion Williamson's injury, is he going to play in the first round of NBA 2022-23?

Williamson and Pelicans have a good start in the NBA 2022-23 preseason

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Williamson suffered a Jones fracture during the 2020-21 season, due to which he could not play the 2021-22 season.

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Despite Zion Williamson's absence, the Pelicans performed well in the 2021-22 season

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The Pelicans made it to the top eight with the support of CJ McCollum

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Performing brilliantly in the 2021-22 season, the Pelicans will play a match with the in-form Phoenix Sons teams.

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Looking at the New orleans Pelicans team, it looks like it's going to give a tough fight to the Phoenix Sons team

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And if Zion Williamson returns to the team who are making a game on 27 points, the Pelicans look good for the team.

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John Williams looks like he can be seen on the Pelicans' jersey in the first round of the NBA

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Williamson's workload is also being looked into as he hasn't spent too many minutes playing in the preseason

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