Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Williamson sustained a knee injury last week and will miss at least the first six weeks of his rookie season. He should return sometime in mid-December. Nicolo Melli, Brandon Ingram, E'Twaun Moore and Derrick Favors could all see slight bumps in value while Williamson is sidelined.

Zion Williamson (knee) is expected to miss a “period of weeks” to begin the regular season.

Fantasy Impact

The good news is that it was reported that Williamson is not dealing with a serious injury, but the Pelicans are treating the situation with a “abundance of caution.” He is expected to miss several weeks. Williamson was held out of the Pelicans most recent preseason game as he undergoes further evaluation. The nature of his injury is unclear at the moment. Knock Williamson down on your draft boards as he may not return until December at the earliest.

The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Duke PF Zion Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Fantasy Impact

No surprises here, as Williamson has long been the clear favorite to be selected first overall. He’s a generational talent and freak athlete with a huge personality who should be the cornerstone of the Pelicans franchise for years to come.