Zion Williamson has been tardy this season to multiple Pelicans practices or flights, which led to the one-game ban.

Zion Williamson's mention of Brooklyn as one of his favorite NBA arenas has Nets fans discussing the possibility of a trade.

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:

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons this NBA season. Things reached a new low last week when he was suspended by the team. It was reported by ESPN that Williamson showed up late to a team flight to Philadelphia.

Three days after New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson produced a highly encouraging performance in his first game back from a two-month injury absence on Tuesday night, the 2018-19 Duke basketball forward sat out a second straight outing.

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

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was suspended for Friday night's road ... 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 ...

PHILADELPHIA — The New Orleans Pelicans suspended power forward Zion Williamson ... The 24-year-old Williamson apologized in a statement to team owner Gayle Benson and the entire organization ...

The New Orleans Pelicans suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a ... I have apologized to [Pelicans president] Mrs. [Gayle] Benson and my teammates and coaches and I also owe an ...

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

The New Orleans Pelicans suspended power forward Zion Williamson for Friday ... Williamson apologized in a statement to team owner Gayle Benson and the entire organization for his behavior.

When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion Williamson in 2019, fans were hoping he'd eventually become the face of the NBA. So far, he has failed to live up to the hype. For the past few years, Williamson has struggled with injuries.