METAIRIE, La. -- Zion Williamson's return to the floor has been delayed because of soreness in his surgically repaired right foot, the New Orleans Pelicans announced Thursday afternoon.
Williamson was supposed to participate in his first full practice on Thursday but was held out because of the soreness he had been experiencing in the last few days. While not a sharp pain, the soreness has persisted. The team does not believe it will be a major issue moving forward but they are proceeding with caution.
"It's a part of the process," Pelicans coach Willie Green said.