New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has missed the start of the 2021-22 season as he recovers from a broken foot suffered over the summer. The Pelicans have said Williamson is progressing and will have another set of scans on his foot next week.

Brian Windhorst of ESPN says Williamson is "working hard and putting in the sweat equity" as he tries to get back on the court. But that Williamson is still "weeks away" from getting back into full practices. That would likely put Williamson's return to game action as some point in December.

In two-plus seasons, Williamson has appeared in only 85 games. He's been electric in those games, as he's averaged 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. The Pelicans have gotten off to an NBA-worst 1-12 start without their star big man.