New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is expected to make his return to the court Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the previous 27 games going into Tuesday night due to a left hamstring strain. The team has upgraded him to available after listing him as questionable following Monday’s practice.

The Pelicans (7-29) won their last two games, beating the Washington Wizards Friday in New Orleans and again Sunday in D.C. Trey Murphy was ruled “out” for Tuesday after spraining his left ankle Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans' star forward, Zion Williamson, received a massive injury update ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Zion Williamson is back. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will return to the court on Tuesday for New Orleans' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson has missed the last 27 games with a hamstring strain. Williamson has played in just six of the Pelicans' 36 games this season.

The Pelicans are playing the Timberwolves this Tuesday night, but will Zion Williamson make his much-awaited return this evening?

Dejounte Murray was also listed as questionable. Murray has been dealing with elbow soreness, but played in Sunday’s game. He recorded his first triple double of the season in that game, finishing with 14 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

New Orleans opened the season with two victories, then went 3-29. Star forward Zion Williamson is sidelined.