The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.

Zion Williamson was suspended one game by the New Orleans Pelicans for a violation of team policy, the NBA club announced on Friday.Williamson was banned for Friday's game at Philadelphia and will rejoin the Pelicans on Saturday before a Sunday game at defending NBA champion Boston.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday night's road game against the Philadelphia 76ers for a violation of team policies, vice president of operations David Griffin announced.

The New Orleans Pelicans are moving in the right direction in terms of health, but they still have some concerns heading into their Friday night battle against

Zion Williamson was suspended one game by the Pelicans for arriving late to the team’s flight to Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania . He’ll miss New Orleans’ Friday night game against the 76ers as a result.

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Just when Zion Williamson had finally returned to the lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans, he is now at the center of some more drama. The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Friday that they have suspended Williamson for one game due to a violation of team policies.

The New Orleans Pelicans head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are 7-31, which puts them in last place in the Western Conference. The Sixers are 15-20, which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.

Here is why the Pelicans have suspended Zion Williamson for Friday night's contest vs. the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) AP AP

Zion Williamson has been suspended one game after arriving late to the New Orleans Pelicans' team flight to Philadelphia on Thursday, according to