Pelicans’ Williamson has setback with hamstring injury

New Orleans Pelicans All-star Zion Williamson has aggravated his previously injured right hamstring, extending the timeline for his return to “multiple weeks past Allstar break,” basketball operations chief David Griffin said Sunday.

Griffin said Williamson, who has been averaging 26 points per game this season, had progressed to the point where he was able to participate in 3-on-3 drills in practice and was on the court when he experienced his setback.

When asked how Williamson handled the setback emotionally, Griffin said, “it’s fair to say not terribly well because he was really diligent in his rehab.”

“Unfortunately this is an injury that has a very high incidence of recurrence,” Griffin said. “It’s nothing he did wrong to bring this about . ... It’s an injury that’s tricky and hard to navigate. I think you’ve seen other players around the league have those same re-incidences. It’s not unique.”

Williamson has missed 20 straight games since his initial hamstring injury on Jan. 2.

Green, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday.

A three-time NBA champion, Green began his pro career with Cleveland in 2009.

The 35-year-old Green will sign with the Cavaliers if the sides can “work through details,” according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on its interest in him.

Green posted about his status on Twitter, saying, “It’s not done yet ... . ”

A well-respected player, Green would give the young Cavs another outside shooter and bring more postseason experience to a team trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. He has appeared