The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.

The Pelicans suspended Williamson for Friday's game with the Philadelphia 76ers after he showed up significantly late for the team's flight on Thursday. Williamson apologized to his teammates and to owner Gayle Benson, releasing a statement that said in part:

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday ... I have apologized to (Pelicans owner) Mrs. (Gayle) Benson and my teammates and coaches and I also owe an apology to the fans. I can and will be better as a teammate and member ...

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Zion Williamson was suspended one game by the New Orleans Pelicans for a violation of team policies and didn't play in Friday's 123-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.The 24-year-old was late for Thursday's team flight to Philadelphia,

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Williamson has only just returned for New Orleans from an injury absence but won’t play against Philadelphia for a different reason.

Zion Williamson, who just returned to the Pelicans after a two-month absence due to injury, will miss Friday’s game in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA — The New ... Orleans’ 38 games this season. The Pelicans have gone 2-5 in those games, and 5-26 without him. The 24-year-old Williamson apologized in a statement to team owner ...

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