Zion Williamson is listed as questionable for the New Orleans Pelicans' Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Williamson has missed the last two games due to a right posterior hip and lower back bruise.

"If I feel great, I'm going to go. If I feel like it's too much soreness or it got worse, then I'm not going to go," said Williamson after practice on Saturday.

Herb Jones is also questionable for Sunday after missing the last two games with a hyperextended right knee. 

The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised the 2023-24 rookie scale team options for Kira Lewis Jr and Trey Murphy III. This was the fourth-year option for Lewis and the third-year option for Murphy.

Lewis is currently recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered last season. In 78 NBA games over two-plus seasons, the 6-foot-1 guard has averaged 6.2 points and 2.2 assists per game. Lewis will now be on the New Orleans cap sheet for $5.7 million next season.

Murphy became a rotation player by the end of his rookie season. He's now firmly entrenched as a key bench player this year. In 66 NBA appearances, Murphy has averaged 6.0 points and shot over 41% on three-pointers. The 6-foot-8 forward's third-year option being picked up will have him on the Pelicans books for $3.4 million next season.

Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado, and Dyson Daniels were all listed as questionable for the New Orleans Pelicans' Friday game against the Phoenix Suns.

Williamson is recovering from a right hip and lower back contusion after taking a hard fall over the weekend.

Brandon Ingram will not be joining the team's three-game road trip due to a concussion.

"He's just at the beginning phases of [concussion protocol] and trying to work through it. But he's not well enough to come into practice and things like that at the moment. He's still getting better but just not well enough to practice and travel," said Willie Green on Thursday.

Brandon Ingram has sustained a concussion has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. 

Ingram sustained the injury during Sunday's loss by the New Orleans Pelicans to the Utah Jazz. 

Zion Williamson was diagnosed with a posterior hip contusion after landing hard during a dunk attempt against the Utah Jazz. 

Williamson, who missed the end of the game, finished with 25 points and 6 rebounds in 30 minutes. 

Brandon Ingram also left the game in the first quarter due to concussion-like symptoms. 

Brandon Ingram left the New Orleans Pelicans' game against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter after colliding with Naji Marshall.

Ingram, who did not return to the game, is being treated for concussion-like symptoms.

Ingram is averaging 28 points and 8 rebounds through the Pelicans' first two games. 

The New Orleans Pelicans signed E.J. Liddell to a Two-Way contract. Liddell was drafted out of Ohio State by the Pelicans with the 11th pick of the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.

While playing for New Orleans at Las Vegas Summer League, Liddell tore his ACL. The injured occurred in Liddell's second game of Summer League.

Liddell has already had surgery and has begun rehab. He's expected to miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season, but will continue to rehab and be around the Pelicans now that he's on a Two-Way deal.

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Zion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans' preseason game against the Miami Heat in the second quarter due to left ankle soreness.

Williamson, who rolled his ankle on a drive, is currently day-to-day.

"It was one of those things where it happened and I popped back up, like, 'Yeah, I'm straight. Played a few minutes after that, it felt fine. Then they sent me to the back just to double check.

"We wanted to look at it, had a doc look at it, and he just said a little day-to-day soreness. And, but outside of that, I personally feel fine. Wasn't bad news from the docs," said Williamson after the game.

Willie Green added that he does not expect Williamson to miss any extended period of time. 

The New Orleans Pelicans ended the Two-Way contract for big man John Butler. The Pelicans also waived guard John Petty Jr.

The Pelicans signed Kelan Martin and Javonte Smart to bring their training camp roster back up to 20 players.

Butler was originally signed by New Orleans at the beginning of September. He was then converted to a Two-Way contract a month later. Butler may still find a home with the Pelicans, pending other moves as New Orleans finalizes their roster.

Petty was signed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal. He's expected to play for the Birmingham Squadron of the G League this upcoming season.

Martin and Smart both have NBA experience. Martin has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics. Smart split last season between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat.