Latest News About Zion Williamson Weight

Updated 2026-04-17 07:02

Here’s the latest available from public reports:

Zion Williamson was reported to be at 264 pounds, the lightest weight of his NBA career to date, per ESPN’s Michael C. Wright, with multiple outlets confirming a weight around that figure in early 2025. This marked a notable drop from his listed 284 pounds and from prior seasons.[1][2]
Reports from February 2025 indicated he had trimmed down further and appeared in improved condition, though exact weight updates beyond the 264-pound figure varied slightly by source.[3][1]
In context, prior coverage through 2024 highlighted his weight loss as part of offseason improvements, with speculation about notable pounds shed heading into the 2024–25 season before the 264-pound figure emerged in 2025.[4]

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Zion Williamson reportedly losing 25 pounds has NBA Twitter turning in hilarious reaction: "Got tired of the Stephen A. Smith bullying"

After Zion Williamson was publicly called out by analysts for being overweight, according to Brian Windhorst, he has lost 25 pounds since the Pelicans' in-season tournament loss.

www.sportskeeda.com

Zion Williamson Weighs in at 264 Pounds; Lightest Since Pelicans ...

Zion Williamson has reportedly made major strides in losing weight in recent months.

bleacherreport.com

Report reveals Zion Williamson’s impressive new weight

The New Orleans Pelicans’ season may be cooked, but at least things appear to be trending in the right direction with Zion Williamson. Michael C. Wright of ESPN reported this week that the Pelicans star forward Williamson has now dropped down to a weight of 264 pounds.

www.yardbarker.com

Zion Williamson weight loss: Pelicans star making waves with new, trim look in NBA offseason

Zion Williamson looks much slimmer ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season.

www.sportingnews.com

Zion Williamson is reportedly at the lightest weight of his career

Zion Williamson has suffered a lot of criticism suggesting he's not in shape to play in the NBA, as he's also endured recurrent injuries.

www.basketballinsiders.org

Report: Pelicans concerned about Zion Williamson weighing more than 300 pounds

Zion Williamson's health has been central to the friction between him and the Pelicans.

www.nbcsports.com

Report: Zion Williamson At His Lightest Weight Since Getting Drafted By Pelicans

According to NBA reporter Michael C. Wright of ESPN, Zion Williamson is at his lightest weight since getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans drafted Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke. The lefty has had weight, injury and conditioning...

hoopswire.com