Williamson to undergo tests on sore right knee

Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, will miss the team’s final preseason game Friday against the Knicks in New York because of right knee soreness.

Williamson will stay in New Orleans for more tests. There’s no timetable yet for his return.

Williamson appeared in all four of the Pelicans’ preseason games so far, averaging 23.3 points and 6.5 rebounds while playing 27.3 minutes.

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