Zion Williamson Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Zion Williamson of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Zion was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 19th game Zion has missed this season.
Zion Williamson Season Averages
Zion's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 61 games this season, he's averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game while playing 29.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.7 | 21.0 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 13.0 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Zion Williamson
The numbers tell a clear story about Zion's value to the Pelicans. With Zion in the lineup this season, the team is 22-39. Without him, they've gone 4-15. The Pelicans's net rating is 6.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Zion plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 22-39 | 4-15 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.5 | 112.0 | -1.4 |
| Def Rating | 116.1 | 121.5 | +5.3 |
| Net Rating | -2.6 | -9.4 | -6.8 |
| PPG | 115.3 | 115.5 | +0.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Zion Williamson?
When Zion sits, other Pelicans players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Zion has been out this season, Jeremiah Fears has averaged 4.8 more points per game and 3.5 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +4.8 | FGA: +3.5
When Zion has been out this season, Derik Queen has averaged 5.0 more points per game and 5.6 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.0 | MPG: +5.6
Zion Williamson Betting Trends
For bettors, Zion's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pelicans's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Zion has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Williamson) Trey Murphy III STL OVER: 10-4 (+8.1u, 1.1 / +113 avg. line) Derik Queen AST OVER: 10-4 (+7.2u, 3.9 / +106 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Zion Williamson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pelicans @ Celtics - April 10, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (Out) Saddiq Bey (Questionable) Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out) Herbert Jones (Questionable) Boston Celtics: Derrick White (Questionable) Jaylen Brown (Out) Neemias Queta (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Zion's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.