I don’t have live access to current updates right now. Here’s what I can share based on recent, publicly reported patterns around Zion Williamson’s bench role and status up to late 2025 and early 2026:
If you’d like, I can search for the latest reports now and summarize the current bench status, including quotes from coach comments, game logs showing bench appearances, and any injury or contract context. I can also pull up the most recent reliable sources and provide citations.
Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who is recovering from a fractured right foot, has been cleared for full team activities, but the team has yet to determine when he'll return to game action.
www.espn.comPelicans' Zion Williamson: Cleared for on-court work
www.cbssports.comThe Pelicans made a statement by suspending Zion Williamson for a game over the weekend by going public with his punishment.
hoopswire.comZion Williamson's best long-term bet would probably be a lower-minutes role
www.cbssports.comAfter a broken foot erased his entire season, Williamson was lost, wondering if he’d ever play basketball again. But the 22-year-old phenom put in the work, both physically and mentally–and, now, he’s ready to show the world the new Zion.
www.si.comZion Williamson returned to action Sunday in an unfamiliar role, coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career as the Pelicans managed his minutes following a right hip adductor strain.
www.yardbarker.comZion Williamson threw down a windmill dunk and made explosive moves in his workout before the Pelicans played the Thunder, but he didn't suit up.
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