Shortly after Zion Williamson's second triple-double in two weeks, he was asked whether he might be in the best shape of his career, and if he'd really shed as many as 20 pounds from his listed weight of 284.

Shaquille O’Neal believes Zion Williamson has much more to prove in order to silence his critics. Williamson, the franchise cornerstone for the New Orleans Pelicans, entered the league with immense hype.

The Los Angeles Clippers came into Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night with the third-best defensive rating in the NBA.