Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson missed Saturday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs for personal reasons. His absence was not due to an injury or the team withholding him from playing. New Orleans released their injury report for the Pistons game,

If things had gone according to plan, the New Orleans Pelicans would be jockeying for playoff position as they go down the final stretch of the season.

Still just 24 years old, the Pelicans’ Zion Williamson remains an enigma due to his health and availability, writes Mark Medina.