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NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 days ago
Williamson had another strong game as a scorer, having finished with at least 25 points in three of his last four games. However, it’s his continued availability that has been the most impressive. He hasn’t missed a game since mid-December, which has extended the longest streak without missing a game of his career. It’s unfortunate that Williamson’s having the healthiest year of his career in a lost season for the Pelicans, but it should give managers optimism when drafting him next season.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
6 days ago
NOP • Power Forward • #1
15 days ago
Williamson has scored 18 points or more in four straight games, shooting 45 percent or better from the field in each. While the lack of defensive production may be a point of frustration for some category league managers, the good news is that he hasn’t missed a game since December 11. And over the past two months, Williamson has provided top-50 value for managers punting free-throw percentage, according to Basketball Monster. The Pelicans complete their Week 17 with two games after the All-Star break, starting with Milwaukee on February 20.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
17 days ago
Williamson recorded a modest stat line on Monday, but the rebounds, assists and percentages were especially valuable to category league managers. Over the past two weeks, the Pelicans’ forward has offered seventh-round per-game value in eight-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Williamson and the Pelicans will look to go into the All-Star break on a high note when they host the Heat on Wednesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
20 days ago
Give Williamson credit for knowing where his bread is buttered as a scorer. The Pelicans forward did not register an official shot outside of the paint on Friday, and the result was his highest point total in nearly a month. Over the past two weeks, Williamson has been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. The only negative for fantasy managers is that New Orleans is done for Week 16, with the team’s next game scheduled for Monday against the Kings.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
22 days ago
Williamson displayed his unique athleticism midway through the third quarter when he took the ball the length of the floor, made multiple defenders miss and finished with a dunk at the rim. The play was equally as impressive as the fact he was able to execute it so effortlessly. Zion has provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans have one more game left in Week 16, coming up Friday against the Timberwolves on the road.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
24 days ago
Williamson was able to record a double-double for the fourth time in his last six games. However, this was the second straight game that he shot below 40 percent from the floor, which is atypical for him. Williamson’s field goal percentage is one of his strongest categories, so a two-game stretch like this is rough for his value for fantasy managers. He’ll look to get back on track in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
26 days ago
With Saddiq Bey getting hot and scoring 34 points on 19 shots, Williamson took a back seat offensively. The six shot attempts were one more than his season-low, which was recorded in a January 21 loss to the Pistons. The blocked shots and free-throw percentage categories were solid, but fantasy managers hope for more robust stat lines from Williamson. He’ll look to bounce back on Monday against the Hornets.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson has now recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. Three games in a row with at least 10 rebounds is tied for the longest stretch of his career with the other instance being the first three games of the 2021 season. Zion has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans are off until Friday, when they take on the Grizzlies.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
In a matchup of two of the NBA’s more unique individual talents, Williamson outplayed Victor Wembanayma on Sunday. The Pelicans forward recorded his second double-double in as many games and third of the season. Add in the assists and percentages, and Sunday’s performance was an excellent one for Williamson. The Pelicans play three games in Week 15, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
After exiting Wednesday’s game early with an illness, Williamson made up for the missed time against the Grizzlies on Friday. As usual, he did all of his work inside the arc as a scorer and would have crept a bit closer to the 30-point mark if it weren’t for missed free throws. The versatile forward also left his mark on the glass, as he led the Pelicans in rebounds on the evening en route to his second double-double of the season. Williamson remains a high-ceiling player in fantasy leagues. He’s put together some nice performances of late.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson had to exit Wednesday’s loss to the Pistons prematurely due to illness. His absence from the initial injury report for Friday’s game means that he’ll be ready to take on his usual responsibilities within the Pelicans’ lineup. Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens will lose out on minutes, especially if Herb Jones (ankle) is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Due to an illness, Williamson was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game. He started but only played 15 minutes before having to exit for the rest of the night. Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy should all figure more prominently in the rotation as the Pelicans look to rally against the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson is good to go despite being added to the injury report on Wednesday afternoon. He’ll take on his usual role within the Pelicans’ starting lineup.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Zion is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn’t bode well for his chances at taking the court on Wednesday. If Williamson is ultimately sidelined, more minutes could be available for Karlo Matković and Micah Peavy, while Saddiq Bey would likely shoulder a heavier offensive responsibility.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Williamson’s game does have some flaws: he isn’t a great foul shooter, and turnovers can be an issue. However, when he’s healthy, the Pelicans’ forward can offer solid fantasy value. Having scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven appearances, Williamson has been close to a top-75 player over the past two weeks. The Pelicans play three games in Week 14 without a back-to-back, so availability shouldn’t be an issue for Zion.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
On one hard, Williamson’s last two games have been remarkable. He’s 21-of-26 from the field with 52 points in his last two games. On the other hard, he was also 10-of-15 from the free throw line with seven turnovers, which can torpedo fantasy value in certain formats. Williamson is still a fantasy mainstay when healthy and has displayed elite athleticism on a nightly basis this season.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
All that was missing from Williamson’s stat line on Wednesday was a three-pointer, but that’s to be expected of the Pelicans’ forward. Foul shooting remains an issue for him, as he’s making 52.2 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. However, for those willing to punt free-throw percentage and turnovers, Williamson has been close to a top-25 player over the past two weeks. As long as he’s healthy, Zion can offer solid fantasy value.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Over the past two weeks, Williamson has been ranked just outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats. While that production is nowhere near his Yahoo! ADP (42), it represents an improvement when compared to how Zion began the season. The Pelicans begin a four-game Week 13 with a back-to-back, so it’s possible that Williamson only plays three games.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson went 8-of-9 from the floor to post a game-high 19 first-half points. The polarizing 25-year-old force and teammate Trey Murphy combined for a whopping 66 points in an eventual one-sided victory. It would’ve been an even bigger scoring night had he not missed six of his 13 free-throw attempts. He’s averaging 25 points over his last eight games but doesn’t offer much else from a fantasy perspective besides scoring upside.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Zion was held to just 15 points against the Lakers on Tuesday, and while he was more productive in this game, he still wasn’t able to contribute enough to end this losing streak. Williamson scored at least 30 points in three straight games when he returned to the starting lineup, but in the three games since then, he has averaged 16.3 points. Still, he’s healthy and available, and he has been playing in back-to-backs, which is great to see from him.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
After ripping off a streak of three consecutive games with at least 30 points, Williamson has totaled 27 over his last two appearances. The points tally on Tuesday was negatively affected by a 1-of-5 night from the foul line; not just the percentage, but the attempts as well. The good news for fantasy managers is that Williamson tallied five assists, the most in a game for him since December 26. He’s offered top-100 value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, and the emergence of Derik Queen may have lowered Zion’s ceiling due to a decrease in on-ball playmaking opportunities.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson has scored at least 31 points in three straight games, with Friday’s total being the most he’s tallied this season. Since returning from injury on December 14, the Pelicans’ forward has provided fifth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. Williamson won’t offer any three-point shooting, but he can do everything else, and he’s shooting 79.1 percent from the foul line since returning to action. The hope is that he can stay healthy, as he hasn’t missed a game since December 11.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Two days after scoring a season-high 32 points against the Knicks, Williamson fell one point shy of matching that mark for a second straight game. He has been a consistent scorer when available all season, but these were the first two 30-point outings for him this year. He had been coming off the bench during his first seven games back after missing timed with a strained adductor, but he has started during these last two games. He’ll look to stay hot against the Trail Blazers on Friday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
After coming off the bench in the first seven games that he played upon returning from a strained adductor, Williamson was inserted back into the starting lineup on Monday. The Knicks struggled to come up with an answer for the Pelicans’ forward, who finished with a season-high 32 points. All that was missing from Zion’s stat line was a three-pointer, but most fantasy managers understand that he won’t offer value in that category. The Pelicans play three more games in Week 11 without a back-to-back, which should bode well for Zion’s availability.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his first games back from a strained adductor. However, it won’t be Bey who heads to the bench. He’ll remain with the starters, while Bryce McGowens is inactive.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
Williamson once again came off the bench on Saturday, but his playing time once again increased. After logging 28 minutes on Friday, the Pelicans forward played 29 in Saturday’s rematch. Between the playing time and his availability for both games of the back-to-back, there’s a lot for Williamson managers to like heading into Week 11. The question now is when he’ll return to the starting lineup, with Saddiq Bey (17/5/2/2 in 32 minutes) being the player most likely headed to the bench.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
Williamson got to the line for a whopping 14 free-throw attempts, just two shy of his previous season-high mark and came close to a full workload from a minutes standpoint after being limited in his first five games back from injury. The 25-year-old polarizing fantasy contributor is averaging 21 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks over six games over the past two weeks. These two teams will meet again on Saturday evening for the tail-end of a back-to-back.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
New Orleans saw their five-game win streak snapped at the hands of a relentless Cavaliers three-point barrage as they knocked down a staggering 20-of-49 from beyond the arc. Williamson did his best to keep the Pelicans within shouting distance, contributing 14 first-half points off the bench before eclipsing 20 points for the third consecutive contest. The 25-year-old remains limited from a minutes standpoint coming off an extended absence due to an adductor issue but he’s been an elite scoring threat when he’s on the floor.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
2 months ago
Don’t look now, but the Pelicans have won five straight games. Williamson came up big on Monday, scoring ten of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter. He’s still coming off the bench, with Saddiq Bey’s play making the decision easier for interim head coach James Borrego. Since returning to action, Williamson has been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-100.