The Pelicans had to issue a suspension but the locker room has been encouraged by Zion Williamson's response to public scolding.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is touted as a potential trade candidate amid the team's 9-32 season.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without five players against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night. Will Zion Williamson play?

The Mavericks have had some ups and downs. Will they make moves for the better as February's trade deadline draws near?

Following Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, Irving spoke in the Mavericks locker room about the injury and prognosis.

The first-half Over has been a winning ticket in 28 of the Pelicans’ last 41 home games, but it’s hard to see a shootout with so much firepower in street clothes. The Under is 58-39 in the Mavericks’ last 97 games despite their elite shotmakers. Find more NBA betting trends for Mavericks vs. Pelicans.

Tonight, two teams whose seasons thus far have been devastated by injury will take the court as the Dallas Mavericks travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. These woes will continue into the 7 p.m.