SportingNews.com: Duke coach Mike Mike Krzyzewski told reporters after the game that Williamson...widely projected to be the first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft...suffered a mild knee sprain. He said he did not know how long the superstar big man might be out.

Nike competitor Puma published a since-deleted tweet implying the footwear malfunction was Nike's fault...

Si.com:If Williamson’s injury leads to lasting or permanent impairment in his ability to excel as a basketball player... (he) could explore the possibility of suing Nike...argu(ing) that Nike is liable for manufacturing a defective sneaker that caused his injury...
In 2003, a Florida court presided over a lawsuit brought by the parents of a boy who had suffered an infection to the bone and permanent heel damage. The injury occurred after he wore a Nike sneaker which allegedly contained a foreign metal object.

TMZ: "We are obviously concerned and want to wish Zion a speedy recovery," Nike says. "The quality and performance of our products are of utmost importance. While this is an isolated occurrence, we are working to identify the issue."
Our Nike sources tell us brand executives called an emergency meeting...to discuss a crisis strategy...(S)ome execs are concerned it could cause high profile players to sign shoe deals with rival companies...

CBS: Soon after Zion Williamson's basketball shoe ripped apart, Nike's stock price...closed down 89 cents at $83.95 on (Feb. 14), for a $1.1 billion drop in market value...

SportingNews: Duke star Zion Williamson (has) suffered a Grade 1 knee sprain...Coach Mike Krzyzewski said the star's knee is stable and there is not yet a timetable for his return...

USA Today: Like many top prospects in college football and basketball, Williamson has an insurance policy, a person with knowledge of the policy told USA TODAY Sports...

Williamson's policy stipulates that he can collect $8 million if he is selected past the 16th pick in June’s NBA Draft. That loss-of-value insurance is typically added to disability insurance, which can pay out between $10 million and $15 million if a player suffers a career-ending injury...Williamson’s premium is covered by Duke...

Over the past decade, the NCAA has tweaked its rules when it comes to loss-of-value and disability coverage. College football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s ice hockey players are now allowed to take out loans for future earnings and schools can cover the premiums themselves...