Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

After a quiet three-plus quarters, Zion Williamson erupted for 17 points in a three-minute span in the fourth during his NBA debut for the Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors on rookie Zion Williamson: “We probably need game 10 before we can really judge something.”

Former L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant talks to USA TODAY Sports about the record, playing against LeBron James, how he helped shape his training habits.

Will Zion Williamson live up to the hype or will his size — and the way he throws his weight around — doom him to an injury-prone NBA career?

Lakers’ Anthony Davis continues to have soreness around his tailbone area, but may be eyeing a return Saturday against the Rockets in Houston.

Lakers star Anthony Davis has been sidelined for past three games with latest injury. But that won’t stop him from being aggressive when he returns.

It is unclear to what extent the Los Angeles Lakers will consider Anthony Davis fully healthy before clearing him to play.

Paul George will be out for the Clippers’ Friday night contest and will not travel for Sunday’s game due to a hamstring injury.

Russell Westbrook says the Rockets future is in good hands, but they have a long road ahead to the playoffs.

Russell Westbrook got a deafening ovation and touching tribute video in his return to Oklahoma City, but Chris Paul and the Thunder got a 113-92 win.