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Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoLakers' Rob Pelinka, Blazers' Trevor Ariza share pregame moment

Friday night started off with an emotional tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Numerous homages were made from his jerseys to an introduction of him in every starting position. His name was chanted every thirty seconds, as well as his daughter Gianna’s nickname “GiGi.” The pre-game ceremony eventually concluded with a heartfelt speech from his […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Fans chant 'MVP' while Lakers lights up Kobe Bryant's jerseys

After the postponement of Tuesday night game’s against the Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers suited up Friday night for their first game since NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna’s untimely passing. The team had several tributes to the 18-time All-Star, providing #8 and #24 jerseys for the crowd, as well as reserving two […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoDamian Lillard sets franchise record, gets first career triple-double

There seems to be nothing stopping Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard lately. The premier point guard had himself another impressive scoring night, recording his first triple double, all while notching his six straight 30-point game, a Blazers record. ♦️ First career triple-double♦️ 6th straight game with 30+ points, a Trail Blazers franchise record Dame […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRUMOR: Rockets active in trade talks, have not targeted a specific position

The NBA’s trade deadline is one week away, and rumors are running amok. The Houston Rockets are one of the teams said to be active in trade talks, though reports say they have no concrete plan yet. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, a source revealed that the Rockets “have been as involved […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks' Marcus Morris apologizes for using 'female tendencies' to criticize Jae Crowder

The New York Knicks are trending online, but not for a reason fans would have wanted. On Wednesday night’s game in Madison Square Garden, an altercation broke out between Knicks guard Elfrid Payton and Grizzlies forward Jae Crowder. Payton got a shot in after the Grizzlies player attempted a corner three with the game practically […]

NBA · 5 years agoGrizzlies' Jae Crowder claps back at Marcus Morris after 'soft' comments

Wednesday night in Madison Square Garden ended with another blowout loss for the New York Knicks, 127-106. The game, though, ended in a dramatic fashion as a brawl ensued between Knicks guard Elfrid Payton and Memphis Grizzlies’ Jae Crowder with under a minute to go. The drama did not end on court as Payton’s teammate […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Lakers' Jerry West talks about what Kobe Bryant meant to him

As Los Angeles and the entire NBA and sports community mourned the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West spoke to ABC about the impact Kobe Bryant had on him personally. The current Los Angeles Clippers executive became emotional as he recalled the moment […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoBlazers' Damian Lillard reflects on his memories with Lakers great Kobe Bryant

On a tragic Sunday, basketball players and fans mourned Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s untimely passing. Teams that night paid tribute to the five-time NBA champion with eight-second and 24-second violations, Twitter tributes, postgame interviews, and emotional dedications. Damian Lillard was one of the players who spoke of his memories with the Black Mamba. […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard dedicates game vs. Magic to Lakers' Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard dedicated Sunday night’s game in Amway Center to one of the NBA’s all-time greats, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe recently passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant, was also one of the victims along with seven others. After winning a championship […]

Atlanta Hawks · 5 years agoTrae Young recalls what Lakers legend Kobe Bryant told him in their last conversation

Before Sunday night’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards in the State Farm Arena, basketball fans echoed chants of “Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!.” The crowd also stood for a moment of silence as the video board displayed an image of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Consequently, Hawks sophomore Trae Young started […]

NBA · 5 years agoLakers' Kobe Bryant honored at the Grammys, held at Staples Center

As the tragic news broke, many celebrities and fellow NBA players mourned the loss of basketball all-time great Kobe Bryant. Most of the teams who had games scheduled for the night took 8-second and 24-second violations, in honor of the two numbers Bryant wore for his long storied career. Players in the league also took […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRockets' Russell Westbrook scores 45, James Harden struggles in win over Timberwolves

Rockets shooting guard James Harden was still not able to overcome his scoring slump in tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fortunately for Houston, they had another stellar scorer in Russell Westbrook as the former MVP carried his team to a 131-124 win Friday night in Minneapolis’ Target Center. Seemingly to remind doubters of his […]

San Antonio Spurs · 5 years agoVIDEO: Gregg Poppovich reacts to Spurs loss vs. Suns

The San Antonio Spurs are now a game behind the eighth spot in the Western conference after being dominated by the Phoenix Suns, 103-99, Friday night in the AT&T center. Spurs longtime head coach Gregg Popovich said in a postgame interview that the Suns’ run in the second quarter killed them, adding, “We had 3 […]

Phoenix Suns · 5 years agoSuns' Dario Saric declares Devin Booker the best player he's ever played with

Phoenix Suns power forward Dario Saric had high praise for his teammate, shooting guard Devin Booker. Saric, who has played with several all-star caliber players in three teams throughout his NBA career, said in a postgame interview after their win against the San Antonio Spurs, that Booker is the best player he has ever played […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoVIDEO: Heat's Dion Waiters gets 2 blocks and a 3-pointer all in 9 seconds

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters had his season debut against the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night, coming off the bench in the first quarter. He was greeted with a standing ovation in the American Airlines Arena, eventually becoming part of Miami’s 24-9 run on the fourth quarter. Waiters’ contribution included spectacular plays on both ends […]

New Orleans Pelicans · 5 years agoPelicans' JJ Redick climbs up the all-time 3-pointers list

New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick made history this Friday at the Smoothie King Center as he moved up to the fourteenth spot in the list of all-time leaders for three-pointers made, passing both Kobe Bryant and Chauncey Billups. The shooting specialist played Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, recording a total of 18 points […]

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