NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans have ruled Zion Williamson out of Wednesday night's game in Los Angeles against the Clippers due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Updated Injury Report: Zion Williamson is OUT for tonight’s game (Health and Safety Protocols) pic.twitter.com/WesMg9dQQK

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 13, 2021

A player missing a game due to health and safety protocols does not mean the player has contracted the Coronavirus.

The team has not announced further details.

This is a developing story.