Overview
- Williamson exited in the second quarter at Utah with a right ankle issue and was ruled out for the rest of the game, which New Orleans won 115-105.
- Interim coach James Borrego called it a tweak with no immediate severity update, and the team has not disclosed the full extent of the injury.
- He was ruled out for Sunday’s matchup at the Clippers, snapping a personal-best streak of 35 consecutive appearances as New Orleans lost 137-117.
- In an ESPN interview ahead of the Lakers game, Williamson said he expects to play Tuesday, a return that remains contingent on medical clearance.
- He has already missed 16 games this season and is averaging roughly 21.5 points on 58.5% shooting, with a career marked by frequent injuries including a full season lost to a right foot fracture.