Cue the Michael Scott 'It's Happening' gif.
On Thursday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson participated in his "first full practice" of the season. He won't play on the Pelicans' current west coast trip, which features matchups with the Lakers and Kings on Jan. 3 and 4, but could Williamson return when the team jets back home on Jan. 6? It's not impossible. Earlier this week, after all, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Williamson and the Pelicans were targeting a January debut for the rookie phenom.
There inlies the intrigue for Bulls fans: The Bulls visit New Orleans on Jan.