The Pelicans are in a tight spot with Williamson because he is so great when he plays, and yet his trade value is likely not what a player of his caliber should be given his inabi

Zion had missed the last five Pelicans games and McCollum the last three, this announcment just makes the expected official.

Now, the Pelicans are officially calling it a season for All-Star power forward Zion Williamson and standout starting guard CJ McCollum. They will sit out for the club's final few regular season bouts, with the playoffs already out of reach.