The New Orleans Pelicans have shut down star players Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for the rest of the season, the team announced on Monday night. Williamson had been dealing with a back bone contusion,

The Pelicans are in a tight spot with Williamson because he is so great when he plays, and yet his trade value is likely not what a player of his caliber should be given his inabi

McCollum was diagnosed with a right foot bone contusion after sustaining the injury against the Detroit Pistons on March 23. Neither player has played since the injuries. Pelicans' coach Willie Green was asked last week if Williamson would possibly be shut down for the rest of the season.