Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jonas Valanciunas in the 12 games Zion missed this season:
17 points
10.4 rebounds
3 assists
1.1 blocks
61.4 FG%
7-5 record
Think JV’s gonna play a really important role in tomorrow’s game, especially if Sabonis tries to establish a physical presence early on. – 7:17 PM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Zion Williamson (left hamstring) and Cody Zeller (face) are the only two Pelicans on the injury report for tomorrow’s play-in game
Zion is OUT and Zeller is AVAILABLE @NBCSKings – 6:36 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
How far does a team built exclusively around injured players from tomorrow’ Play-In Games go?
G – Terry Rozier
G – Alex Caruso
F – Jimmy Butler
F- Zion Williamson
C: Andre Drummond
G – Malik Monk
G- Kevin Huerter
F – Patrick Williams
EDIT: I forgot Lonzo and LaVine since… – 5:04 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
How far does a team built exclusively around injured players from tomorrow’ Play-In Games go?
G – Terry Rozier
G – Alex Caruso
F – Jimmy Butler
F- Zion Williamson
C: Andre Drummond
G – Malik Monk
G- Kevin Huerter
F – Patrick Williams – 4:55 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Thursday’s #Pelicans practice report (Willie Green on team’s reaction to Zion being sidelined, how New Orleans must respond with season on line Friday in play-in game vs. Sacramento; Nance on approach after 5-0 Kings series; Alvarado on Ingram): neworlns.co/3Q7lLxM pic.twitter.com/57csx4IbYo – 4:39 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green on #Pelicans responding to trying to win and reach playoffs without Zion: “We get a choice: We can look at this an obstacle or an opportunity. We’re all here because we’ve had to go through adversity. We had to endure it. It tests your character, your faith.” – 4:09 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green said Brandon Ingram “had a great practice.”
“He came in early yesterday to get some work in. He’s knocking off some rust. He’s been out for 4 weeks or so. He looked great today. … We look forward to him getting back on the floor tomorrow and getting after it.” – 3:18 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green on Zion Williamson being sidelined due to hamstring injury: “He’s upset. Disappointed. No way around it. It was tough news. We are all rallying around him, and going to support him as best as we can.” – 3:11 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown previews Friday’s matchup with the Pelicans in the final Play-In game, the experience gained from must win games, New Orleans playing without Zion Williamson, the importance of the possession game and the motivating factor of seeking a first win… pic.twitter.com/ZcNUdkA0Uo – 3:07 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray on his Kings heading into New Orleans looking for their first win against the Pelicans this season, trying to figure out how to limit their 3-point shooting, not feeling the pressure of elimination games and Zion Williamson’s absence. pic.twitter.com/QuUYp1WkBG – 2:58 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox looks ahead to tomorrow night’s Play-In game against the Pelicans, the common thread in the 0-5 record against New Orleans this season, just seeing the Pels last week and preparing for them without Zion Williamson. pic.twitter.com/Aicp3z0StB – 2:45 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Willie Green credits starting his playing career with the Sixers with teaching him how to form deep personal connections and a diligent routine amid upheaval.
He will need that when he leads the Pelicans into tonight’s elimination game, without Zion 👇🏻
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 11:06 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Wednesday:
Suns GM James Jones excited ahead of #NBAPlayoffs tinyurl.com/ajj8pfv2
Durant, Booker found out about #TeamUSA nods in surprising fashion tinyurl.com/28ad6pvp
Zion Williamson injury shows why Suns wanted to avoid NBA play-in #Suns tinyurl.com/mrbnwd92 – 10:55 AM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram against Sacramento this season: 24.8 ppg (64.8 TS%), 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists. Kings were one of the best matchups for him. Pelicans are going to need him to move forward after a tough night Tuesday and carry the load without Zion. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 10:12 AM

Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
New column @YahooSports:
First, it was Embiid. Then Giannis. Now Zion and Jimmy Butler. As injuries begin to pile up at the worst possible time, the NBA’s Player Participation Policy faces its real test: the playoffs. sports.yahoo.com/the-nba-playof… – 10:08 AM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Zion, Jimmy Buckets and Caruso and the actual playoffs haven’t started. Unfortunate reminders of how injuries often dramatically shape the playoff picture.
Now, about those nincompoop fans who chastised the Mavericks for sitting Doncic and Irving for 2 meaningless games . . . – 9:24 AM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Kings v Pelicans preview with @NOLAJake
🏀Zion Williamson is OUT
🏀6th time’s a charm for the Kings?
🖥️youtu.be/C9GB1Tv-Ufc pic.twitter.com/Fv8SpxziJV – 9:00 AM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Pelicans: Zion Williamson injury; Brandon Ingram’s comeback; scouting reports
And much more on both teams going into their big play-tournament showdown with a playoff spot on the line ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 8:35 AM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Coby White was 🔥 last night:
✅ 42 PTS
✅ 9 REB
✅ 6 AST
✅ 0 TOV
✅ 15-21 FG
✅ 9-10 FT
White is the third player to score at least 40 point in a Play-In Tournament game, joining Jayson Tatum (50) and Zion Williamson (40).
Read, share, & subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/NivxU1X34d – 8:23 AM

Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Friday’s PLAY-IN 8 seed or bust games aren’t likely to include Zion Williamson, Jimmy Butler or Alex Caruso. My numbers for both:
#Pelicans -1 vs. Kings O/U 223 #LightTheBeam  
#HEATCulture -3 vs. #SeeRed O/U: 217 – 12:18 AM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The NBA Post-Game Show with @WorldWideWob is live right after tonight’s action in Chicago!
🏀 Sixers take down Heat, will face Knicks
🏀 Reacting to Zion’s injury
🏀 Breaking down Bulls/Hawks
🏀 Plus more!
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/CBIqKYM0Zr – 9:53 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Zion Williamson’s unfortunate hamstring injury shows why Phoenix Suns wanted to avoid NBA play-in tournament (w/video) #Suns #Pelicans #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:43 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He was competing his ass off and attacking the basket. If he didn’t go down, it probably would’ve been a different outcome, but that’s how the game is.”
Bradley Beal on Zion Williamson when asked about Suns avoiding play-in.
Hurt hamstring in #Pelicans loss to #Lakers. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wFLTnDvrWz – 8:30 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Zion Williamson’s injury is even crueler twist of fate for Pelicans because of what it interrupted
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/zion-… – 7:13 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
New @FromTheWingPod
– Zion’s special night spoiled
– New Orleans’ best lineup Tuesday
– Jose’s fight
– Ingram benched
– Kings game
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=hSKS7w… pic.twitter.com/XD04ppZbrq – 6:29 PM

John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Wednesday Beyond the Arc w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Jontay Porter BANNED FOR LIFE
-Zion OUT Fri vs Kings
-Warriors era over?
-Lakers draw Nuggs…good luck w/ that
-massive Heat-Sixers preview 🫣
🎧listen/subscribe
link.chtbl.com/beyondthearc – 5:14 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🏀 Zion breaks thru before breaking down
🤔 Warriors future
🚫 Jontay Porter banned
🎙️ Charles Barkley joins!
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/UtlMCa4tDj – 4:01 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram played 23 minutes Sunday. Willie Green said his minutes would increase. They did — barely.
Depending on Zion’s status, the Pelicans could be heavily reliant on Ingram to score/create Friday three days after he was benched in crunch time. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 12:53 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion nearly willed the Pelicans to a win before having to come off at the 3:13 mark with….we don’t know.
Willie Green called it “left leg soreness.”
The Pelicans have one more chance to punch their ticket to the playoffs. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 11:29 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green on not closing with Brandon Ingram: “I just liked the group that was on the floor at the time. B.I. is still getting back. Still getting his rhythm. So I didn’t want to force the issue. I liked the group that was going.” – 10:35 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Zion Williamson has left leg soreness and will have imaging done tomorrow, Pelicans coach Willie Green tells reporters following tonight’s Play-In Tournament loss to the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/knfkHYH825 – 10:32 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Zion Williamson has left leg soreness and will get imaging done tomorrow, per head coach Willie Green. pic.twitter.com/bXBof47uWu – 10:30 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green called Zion’s injury “left leg soreness.” Said Zion will have medical imaging done. Didn’t know if it was his knee or foot. – 10:29 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson has soreness in his left leg and is slated for medical imagining, per Willie Green. He is unclear what body part was injured. No other information is available at this time. – 10:27 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green calls Zion Williamson’s injury left leg soreness and he’ll get imaging on it tomorrow.
Green said he didn’t see if it was a knee or a foot Zion injured. – 10:26 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green said Zion Williamson has “left leg soreness” and will get imaging tomorrow – 10:26 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says it’s left leg soreness for Zion Williamson and he will get imaging done tomorrow. – 10:26 PM

Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Lakers earned that win! But Willie Green benching Ingram the entire 4th especially when Zion went out was a bit interesting. – 10:14 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans lose to the Lakers, 110-106.
Zion Williamson had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists but missed the final 3:13 after going to the locker room with an injury.
We hope to know more shortly when we talk to Willie Green.
Pels play Kings-Warriors winner at home Friday. – 10:08 PM

Nick Wright @getnickwright
During this 13-4 run, with the crowd going bananas, the only timeouts taken were by Willie Green. – 9:52 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
I love Willie Green riding the hot hand, not the stars. – 9:50 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Big shout out to Willie Green for keeping this lineup on the floor – 9:48 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Nice call by Willie Green during the timeout. Easy dunk for Zion Williamson.
Will be interesting to see if Willie closes with this lineup: Jose-Trey-Herb-Zion-Larry. – 9:48 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green might have to put some serious consideration into possibly sitting CJ and/or BI the rest of this game. – 9:42 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
LeBron James just sat down, so what does Willie Green do? He quickly puts Zion Williamson right back into the game.
Let’s see if this pays off. – 7:53 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jonas Valanciunas gets the start again for the Pelicans. Willie Green pulled him after 3 minutes on Sunday, after LAL had taken an 11-4 lead.
Valanciunas didn’t return until the 4th Q, when he tried to go at Davis (who had 4 PF’s) at the start of the period for a few trips. – 7:35 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pelicans coach Willie Green on Anthony Davis as the clear and obvious defensive key for the Lakers:
“They tend to funnel everything to him, and he’s elite.” – 5:48 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
No one on the Pelicans’ injury report. Brandon Ingram played 23 minutes Sunday. Willie Green: “I definitely anticipate his minutes going up tomorrow.” – 4:55 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Monday’s #Pelicans practice report (Willie Green indicates Brandon Ingram minutes will increase in Tuesday play-in game vs. Lakers, after Ingram logged 23 Sunday in return from March knee injury; Green on team’s outlook entering play-in bracket): neworlns.co/3Q7RxdZ pic.twitter.com/HZpUvkHonL – 4:06 PM