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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 on Sunday. Birthday greetings have been coming in from all over the world throughout the day, but there are few more moving tributes than those that come from his own family. Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of Kobe and wife Vanessa, recently shared an endearing […]

The whole world is gearing up to celebrate the great Kobe Bryant on this special day and what better way to honor the basketball legend by donning his signature sneakers. Drake might need some help though in choosing which specific Kobe’s to rock. The 6 God took to social media to show the world his […]

Sunday, Aug. 23 marks what would’ve been Kobe Bryant‘s 42nd birthday. It has been eight months since his passing, but no one has truly been able to recover from the passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend back in January. While NBA teams are in heated playoff battles, the memory of Kobe Bryant doesn’t fade. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was among the players who chimed in on Luka Doncic’s spectacular game-winner for the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. James tweeted “BANG BANG,” quoting play-by-play announcer Mike Breen who was on the call for one of the best games of the season. BANG BANG!! In […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came out with a win in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, though it was not always pretty. Although L.A. shot an even 50 percent from the field and got to the free-throw line repeatedly, the team failed to capitalize on easy points. The Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is doubtful to play in Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Head coach Frank Vogel said Rondo has been dealing with back spasms he first began experiencing prior to Game 3. Frank Vogel says that Rajon Rondo is listed as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers showed love to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. In honor of Kobe’s birthday, Los Angeles donned Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 Lakers jerseys during the national anthem to recognize the “Black Mamba,” who would have turned 42 on Sunday. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James posted a touching video of him singing “Happy Birthday” to the late Kobe Bryant back in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics. Bryant would have been 42 years old on Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPbFklgT85/?igshid=1a9rna3tdhppr LeBron James, like so many others around the league, shared a special connection with Kobe Bryant. The two […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol posted a heartfelt message in honor of his friend and teammate, Kobe Bryant, on what would be the late legend’s 42nd birthday. “With tears in my eyes today… I just wish so badly that you were here celebrating your bday with your girls and family. I miss you […]

Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles is one of the quirkiest players in basketball, from his skill set to his Kobe Bryant shoe choice. Ingles has worn the Nike Kobe A.D. Mid for 162 consecutive games dating back to the start of last season, despite the fact Nike no longer manufactures the shoe. The 32-year-old Australian […]

People from around the NBA honored the late Kobe Bryant on Sunday, which would have been his 42nd birthday. The Los Angeles Lakers posted multiple tributes to Bryant on Twitter, including a video. We miss you every day, Kobe. Happy birthday from your Lakers family. pic.twitter.com/6hzwFXgkwh — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020 Father, […]

The NBA community is celebrating the memory of Kobe Bryant on Sunday, Aug. 23, which would have been the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s 42nd birthday. As the Philadelphia 76ers warmed up before their game against the Boston Celtics, an electronic banner with the initials “KB” and a heart with a “2” in reference to […]

Vanessa Bryant posted a heartfelt message dedicated to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on Instagram on Sunday, which would have been Bryant’s 42nd birthday. The pain still remains for Vanessa, about seven months since Kobe and their daughter, Gianna, were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash outside of Calabasas. Vanessa acknowledges feeling […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with a huge victory on Saturday, as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 116-108 in Game 3 of this first-round series matchup. After losing Game 1 to Portland, it was tantamount for LA to win Game 2 so as to avoid risking a potentially catastrophic first-round exit, which they’ve […]

As they should, Anthony Davis and LeBron James led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers in their crucial 116-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. James and Davis both have had monstrous nights together like they did on Saturday night. Throughout the season, the Lakers’ superstar tandem has shown tremendous chemistry alongside each other. […]

Congratulations. You just made an incredible choice by clicking on this link. Now, let this video that Nike prepared to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant on his birthday inspire you for the rest of your day. If you’re a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, prepare some tissues for what you’re about […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel was asked about how the organization intends to celebrate the birthday of late, great Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Vogel refused to provide any details about their plans, but admitted that they expect it to be “emotional,” according to Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. Bryant, who […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night, Lakers superstar LeBron James came across an 18-year-old photo of himself playing against good buddy Carmelo Anthony back in their high school days. LeBron found the image to be hilarious and could not help but take a bit of a friendly jab […]

Kobe Bryant may no longer be with us, but we will never get tired of remembering the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Now, ahead of his supposed 42nd birthday, Kobe’s widow Vanessa Bryant shared to everyone the favorite popcorn flavors of both Kobe and their late daughter Gianna Bryant. On her Instagram stories, Vanessa revealed that […]

The unbridled power of the LeBron James-Anthony Davis pairing for the Los Angeles Lakers was on full display on Saturday, as they led LA to a crucial Game 3 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Following the game, James opened up about his unique partnership with Davis, as well as the reason behind their success. […]

Outspoken NBA analyst Skip Bayless has been enthralled in a war of words (a rather one-sided one, though) with Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. So much so that Bayless has now opted to cheer for the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. For what it’s worth, Skip often criticizes LeBron in his show, even […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard fell behind 2-1 in their first round series against the Los Angeles Lakers after losing Game 3, 116-108. One of the glaring discrepancies in Saturday’s game was the free throw attempts. The Lakers shot 43 free throws throughout the game.  Meanwhile, Portland attempted just 19 in the entire […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers coming away with a 116-108 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in Game 3 of their first-round playoffs series, LeBron James was able to surpass the legendary Tim Duncan in the esteemed list of all-time career playoff wins. James was asked to comment on his achievement following the […]

LeBron James bested his good buddy Carmelo Anthony in Game 3 with the Los Angeles Lakers gaining a 2-1 series advantage over the Portland Trail Blazers. Following a 116-108 win, LeBron James detailed about the “humbling” experience of playing against his long-time friend this late into their respective careers. “It’s unbelievable,” LeBron James said. “We’re […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took another step in what has been an historic playoffs run for him. He moves up in the all-time lists of not one, but two noteworthy playoffs records, following LA’s 116-108 Game 3 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron marked his 158th win in the postseason on Saturday, […]

Despite losing Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Carmelo Anthony remains confident in the Portland Trail Blazers’ chances of  pulling off an upset in their first-round playoffs series matchup. In his post-game interview, Anthony explained why he believes the Blazers are anything but down and out in the series. “We good. It’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma tried to submit his own entry for layup of the season (no, that’s not an official award handed out by the NBA) late in the third period of LA’s Game 3 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Kuzma tried to pull off a 360, no-scope layup, which […]

As the basketball cliche goes: defense wins championships. The Los Angeles Lakers showed their defensive acumen in an impressive defensive stop against the Portland Trail Blazers with less than two minutes to go in Game 3. Danny Green initially blocked Gary Trent Jr.’s triple try. Trent Jr. retrieved the offensive rebound and tried to put […]

Portland Trail Blazers veteran Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock on Saturday, as he scored eight straight points for his team in a crucial juncture in the second half. Here is a quick highlight reel of a 36-year-old Melo in vintage form: That was nothing short of impressive from the 10-time All-Star, and it was […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James pulled out another trick from his magic hat on Saturday in the fourth period of Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron hit up teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with an insane pass that actually went unnoticed. It’s tough to explain the pass itself, so best to view it for […]

Rajon Rondo’s bubble debut with the Los Angeles Lakers has been delayed again due to back spasms. The Lakers’ playmaker was initially listed as active for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers, and there were high hopes he’ll be able to suit up after missing the first two outings of their first-round playoffs series. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is active against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3. Rajon Rondo will be active today. — Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 22, 2020 Rajon Rondo hasn’t played in the bubble yet. He suffered a thumb injury and needed surgery. The veteran guard, though, could make his bubble debut […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star and Kobe Bryant teammate Lamar Odom was among the masses of persons grieving Bryant’s death after he was killed in a helicopter crash in January. Odom was devastated by the loss of a man he considered his brother and mentor, saying Kobe’s death “f****d” him up. According to Odom’s fiancee, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James admitted to Cari Champion and Jemele Hill of Vice TV that fellow athletes and close friends tell him all the time he should run for President one day. When asked by Champion if he has any interest in running for President after he retires from the NBA, the Lakers […]

During an interview with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill on Vice TV, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James revealed he has more of a personal relationship with Isiah Thomas than Magic Johnson. It was kind of an eye-opening claim since Johnson helped the Lakers sign James in free agency in 2018. Magic was […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins is out for the season due to ankle surgery, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Blazers are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers 1-1 in the first round of the playoffs. Portland’s Zach Collins will require season-ending ankle surgery, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 21, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal has Laker Nation’s back against Charles Barkley. After the Portland Trail Blazers won Game 1 against the Lakers in their first-round series, Barkley brought out a broom on the TNT set. Chuck, of course, is predicting the Blazers to upset the Lakers in the first round despite L.A. having […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol continues to play the role of uncle with Kobe Bryant’s family. Gasol posted a beautiful picture on Twitter of his wife, Bryant’s wife and kids on a boat with a heartwarming caption: My wife, my future baby, my sister and my nieces. So much beauty in one […]

Damian Lillard struggled in Game 2 before he dislocated his finger, putting him out for the remainder of the game. His Portland Trail Blazers were smacked around by the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, 111-88, and Lillard had seen it coming way before he exited the floor with his injury. Defenders suddenly invaded his […]