The Pelicans star now has until the trade deadline to prove his worth after Willie Green's firing.

The New Orleans Pelicans have upgraded Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) to questionable for Sunday's game against Golden State.

The Pelicans need a champion like Michael Malone, Frank Vogel, or Mike Budenholzer to replace Willie Green and save Zion Williamson's career.

The New Orleans Pelicans are a 2-10 basketball team, ranked last in the Western Conference, with no signs of digging their way out of the cellar anytime soon. The abysmal start to the 2025-26 season understandably led some to question whether Zion Williamson should be traded.

The Pelicans announced on Wednesday that Zion Williamson has been cleared for contact practice and is due to return imminently.

Williamson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.