Zion Williamson has had a setback in his return to play. While he was scheduled to practice with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, foot soreness prevented him from doing so, as first reported by ESPN's Andrew Lopez and The Athletic's Will Guillory.
Williamson had been playing 4-on-4, per ESPN, but, since his foot is sore, the Pelicans will dial back his workload in the short term. He will not be taking any contact in his workouts during their two-game Texas trip this week, per The Athletic, but the team reportedly doesn't see this as more than a slight delay.