Zion Williamson's recent comments make his future with the New Orleans Pelicans more clear amid recent trade rumors.

This season, Zion is averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, as he continues to be one of the NBA’s best paint scorers. The Pelicans hope that he can keep this up and stay healthy as he is an integral part of their future.

Star Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson's injury status has been updated ahead of the Grizzlies game on Friday.

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Memphis Grizzlies in this NBA matchup at the FedExForum on Friday, January 24th.WATCH: Pelicans vs Grizzlies Live | Stream free on FuboZion Williamson will sit for New Orleans as he continues to manage some nagging injuries.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

The NBA announced Wednesday's game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks has been postponed due to the inclement weather in New Orleans.

Zion Williamson's status for the clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA) will be a close call as it all comes down to how he feels before the game.

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night at FedEx Forum to cap a light three-game NBA schedule.

We've got another exciting Western Conference contest on Friday's NBA schedule as the Memphis Grizzlies will host the New Orleans Pelicans. Memphis is 29-15 overall and 17-5 at home, while New Orleans is 12-32 overall and 4-16 on the road.

Riding a four-game win streak, the Memphis Grizzlies head into a matchup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, who have also won four straight. Even with their active win streak, the Pelicans are just 12-32 on the season, mainly due to getting hit with a massive injury bug.