PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans suspended power forward Zion Williamson for Friday night's game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies. Williamson has been tardy this season to multiple Pelicans practices or flights, which led to the one-game ban.

Zion Williamson has been suspended one game by the New Orleans Pelicans for a violation of team policies."I take full responsibility for this suspension," Williamson said. "I've worked extremely hard in rehab to get healthy and deliver for this team.

Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers give their thoughts on slowing down New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson.

The 20-year-old McCain spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain — the 16th overall selection — was off to a fantastic start and had averaged 15.3 points in 23 games. He started eight games and was an instant fan favorite in large part to amassing nearly 5 million followers as a TikTok sensation.

The Philadelphia 76ers played host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday looking to pick up another win over another struggling opponent. The Pelicans entered the night with a 7-31 record and had just suspended Zion Williamson about two hours before the 7 p.

None of that seemed to bother the Pelicans, who still found a way to get just their third road victory of the season. The 76ers (15-21) were without Joel Embiid (knee), but the Pe