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Good News Emerge About Zion Williamson For New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson could be in for a very promising NBA season in his eighth year with the New Orleans Pelicans. According to NBA insider and analyst Tim MacMahon in the Hoop Collective podcast with Brian Windhorst, Pelicans head coach Jamahl…

By Rob Andrew Lo · HEAVY

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:19 PM

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Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley is excited about Zion Williamson's improved health, conditioning, and athletic shape.
Williamson reported to training camp listed at 277 pounds, earning praise from basketball operations chief Joe Dumars.
The coaching staff is encouraging Williamson to expand his perimeter shooting to reduce physical wear and tear.

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Zion Williamson enters the 2026-2027 NBA season in impressive physical shape, drawing praise from New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley and basketball operations chief Joe Dumars. According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon, Williamson reported to training camp slimmed down to 277 pounds and ready to compete, providing positive momentum despite past injury concerns.

Williamson appeared in 62 games last season, averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists while shooting 60.0% from the field. Having missed 278 games across his first seven seasons, the coaching staff is emphasizing injury management while encouraging him to expand his perimeter game.

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