New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson will be sidelined up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday. The Pelicans said Williamson was diagnosed with a torn lateral meniscus and the timetable for his return is 6-8 weeks. Williamson, the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, underwent tests on the knee on Friday when soreness persisted. Based on the schedule laid out by the team, Williamson will likely make his NBA debut in mid-December or close to the start of 2020. “We have a deep team,” guard JJ Redick said.

Source: National Post October 21, 2019 21:22 UTC