With an upcoming matchup against the Boston Celtics, the eight-win Pelicans will need all they can get -- including Williamson on the floor -- to come away with a victory or even play a competitive game.

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

Zion Williamson has been suspended one game after arriving late to the New Orleans Pelicans' team flight to Philadelphia on Thursday, according to