Two big differences between then and now is the Philadelphia 76ers have played their way out of the top five, going 10-5 since Dec. 2 as they’ve gotten healthier, and the New Orleans Pelicans have closed the gap on the Wizards at the top, er… bottom?

The Pelicans are playing the Timberwolves this Tuesday night, but will Zion Williamson make his much-awaited return this evening?

They travel to Washington to play the Wizards again on Sunday afternoon. Former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson returned to practice recently and participated in shooting and non-contact drills.

Pelicans start Zion Williamson adressed trade rumors following his return to action after two months on the shelf.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to action against Minnesota on Tuesday night after missing 27 games with a left hamstring strain.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been cleared to return to action against Minnesota on Tuesday night after missing 27 games with a left hamstring strain

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

Zion Williamson is getting closer to returning to the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson, who has missed more than two months because of a strained left hamstring, is listed as questionable for New Orleans' home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

There have been recent rumors that have linked New Orleans Pelicans' star Zion Williamson to the Golden State Warriors, but could a trade happen?

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is available to return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced. Monday, Pelicans coach Willie Green alluded to a possible return for the All-Star forward, saying "there's a chance," and now we have a game to circle.

One day after playing in his first game since early November, Zion Williamson will miss the Pelicans' Wednesday night game at Smoothie King Center against the Portland trail Blazers.

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.