Zion Williamson has been cleared to play and is expected to make his return to the starting lineup when the New Orleans Pelicans host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans welcomed Zion Williamson back to the court Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the star's return, Minnesota won its second game in as many nights, defeating the Pelicans 104-97.

Williamson is known for his high-flying dunks, and he left the crowd erupting with a monster 360 dunk in the third quarter. The former No. 1 overall pick missed the last 27 games with a hamstring injury.

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is available to return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced. Monday, Pelicans coach Willie Green alluded to a possible return for the All-Star forward, saying "there's a chance," and now we have a game to circle.

The Pelicans are playing the Timberwolves this Tuesday night, but will Zion Williamson make his much-awaited return this evening?

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson could potentially return to the lineup on Tuesday after missing 27 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans look for their longest winning streak of the season when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. New Orleans tied their s

New Orleans Pelicans' star, Zion Williamson, had a huge highlight during his return to the court in Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Pelicans (7-29) won their last two games, beating the Washington Wizards Friday in New Orleans and again Sunday in D.C. Trey Murphy was ruled “out” for Tuesday after spraining his left ankle Sunday.

and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 on Tuesday night to take some luster off of Zion Williamson's return from a 27-game absence. Williamson, who'd been sidelined by ...

Anthony Edwards scored 32 points and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Zion Williamson's return by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle scored 16, Naz Reid had 13 points and 12 rebounds, Nickeil Alexander ...

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.