Williamson finished with 35 points (15-26 FG, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 122-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

It was another strong scoring performance out of Williamson, who has now scored at least 31 points in each of his last three outings while connecting on 62.3 percent of his field-goal attempts over that span. Since returning from a six-game absence due to a right adductor injury, Williamson is averaging 24.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals over 26.3 minutes per game.

Williamson posted 31 points (12-19 FG, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 134-118 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Losses continue to pile up for the Pelicans, but the blame doesn't lie with Williamson, who has played some of the best ball of his career since returning from a six-game absence. Injuries have plagued Williamson throughout his career, and it appeared he was headed down that path again back in November. However, he has since played in nine straight games without a break and is keeping the team competitive.

Williamson finished Monday's 130-125 loss to the Knicks with 32 points (11-16 FG, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks across 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

After coming off the bench in each of the Pelicans' previous six contests, Williamson returned to the starting lineup and racked up a game- and season-high 32 points. He has scored at least 20 points in six consecutive contests. The star forward also tallied multiple steals and multiple blocks for just the second time this season, both of which have come in New Orleans' last two games. Williamson still appears to be on a minutes restriction after missing six straight games from late November to early-to-mid-December due to a right adductor injury, though he has still logged at least 28 minutes in three straight games.

Williamson will start against the Knicks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After coming off the bench in seven straight outings following a six-game absence due to a right adductor injury, Williamson will rejoin the first unit. Over his last seven appearances, the 25-year-old forward has averaged 21.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 24.9 minutes per contest. The Pelicans may continue to monitor his playing time, though Williamson managed to log 29 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Suns.

Williamson notched 20 points (5-10 FG, 10-14 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to Phoenix.

EDGE Analysis

Williamson has been deployed off the bench as he works his way back from injury, and he's thriving in the adjusted role. Although the Pelicans have another chance against the Suns on Saturday, Williamson will likely sit out the second leg of the back-to-back for injury management. Fantasy managers who depend on Williamson's production should monitor his status as tipoff approaches.

Williamson registered 26 points (9-15 FG, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 141-118 loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Williamson's 21 minutes were tied for his lowest playing time since returning from a six-game absence Dec. 14, but the seventh-year forward still managed to lead the Pelicans in scoring while coming off the bench. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick has averaged 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per game since returning from a right adductor strain. The Pelicans play against the Suns on back-to-back days, Friday and Saturday, so Williamson could sit for one of those contests for injury management purposes.

Williamson is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

This is a pleasant surprise for Williamson's fantasy managers, as it's a rare sight to see him suit up for both legs of a back-to-back set. Herbert Jones (ankle) is sitting out Tuesday, so the Pelicans may not have had the luxury of resting Williamson, who played 25 minutes Monday. He'll likely have his minutes monitored again Tuesday and come off the bench for a fourth straight game.

Williamson registered 24 points (10-14 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes during the Pelicans' 119-113 win over the Mavericks on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Williamson scored 10 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Pelicans overcome an 11-point deficit to capture their fifth-straight victory. He has come off the bench in each of his last four outings since returning from a six-game absence due to an adductor strain, but since returning he has averaged 20.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 24.2 minutes per game while shooting 56.9 percent from the field. The Pelicans play the second leg of their back-to-back set Tuesday on the road against the Cavaliers, so it remains to be seen whether New Orleans will sit Williamson for injury management purposes.

Williamson totaled 29 points (9-14 FG, 11-13 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Saturday's 128-109 victory over Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

Despite coming off the bench for the third straight game and logging just three minutes in the final frame, Williamson delivered one of his best performances of the season, matching his season high in points. It'll be interesting to see how much longer his reserve role lasts, but he's clearly making the most of his minutes on the court.

Williamson will be deployed off the bench Thursday against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Williamson will be utilized off the bench for a second straight game as the team eases him back into action following a return from a right adductor strain. Saddiq Bey will draw another start at power forward as a result, though his days with the first unit are likely to end soon.