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Los Angeles Lakers president and general manager Rob Pelinka revealed he received a text minutes before Kobe Bryant died in a tragic helicopter crash on Jan. 26. Pelinka, who was Bryant’s longtime agent, shared this anecdote during a Celebration of Life for him and his daughter Gianna, 13, who died along with seven other passengers […]

WNBA superstar Diana Taurasi took a playful jab at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James while giving a brief eulogy to Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna. The Bryant family put together a Celebration of Life prior to the one-month anniversary of Kobe and Gigi’s death, as father and daughter died in a Jan. 26 helicopter crash […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday afternoon with a touching message on his Instagram account. James’ post was brief, yet to the point. LeBron noted the numbers 2 and 24, which are not only the digits of today’s date, but also the same numbers that Kobe and Gianna […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, received a standing ovation during the Celebration of Life of her late husband and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna: Vanessa Bryant gets a standing ovation as she steps to the stage 💯 pic.twitter.com/sGLbmHjuxT — ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) February 24, 2020 The Bryant family has been showered […]

Mourning fans gathered at the Staples Center on Monday afternoon for a celebration of  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s life. The event, which was aired on live television, kicked off with a powerful performance from Beyoncé. Beyoncé opened with a performance of XO, which was followed by a rendition of Halo. Prior to beginning, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was known for his tough exterior, killer instinct, and “Mamba Mentality.” That’s the side of himself that the media and fans often remember, but according to former teammate Dwight Howard, Bryant had a different side to him. In an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Howard told the story of […]

The fine designers at Nike released an epic new ad in honor of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles last month at the age of 41. The ad, which is title “Mamba Forever,” tells the story of Kobe’s rise to NBA greatness — from his days at […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has filed a lawsuit for wrongful death against helicopter company Island Express, which owned the S-76 Sikorsky helicopter in which Kobe, his daughter Gianna, and seven others died during a crash in the hills of Calabasas on Jan. 26. Ara Zobayan, the pilot, […]

Members of the Los Angeles Lakers family will celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant inside the Staples Center on Monday afternoon. Sadly, Bryant died in a helicopter crash outside Los Angles one month ago. In the days since his tragic passing, more than 80 murals of the five-time champion and Lakers legend have sprung up […]

The Lakers and Celtics met for their second and final matchup of this regular season on Sunday night. The game went down to the wire, with both sides fighting hard. In the end, though, Los Angeles managed to walk away with a two-point victory, 114-112. Here are three takeaways from the game. 3. Rivals of […]

A young Kobe Bryant had mapped out what his future would be from the time he was a senior in high school. A prep star at Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, the high-flying Bryant knew he wanted to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers from the go. Arn Tellem, who’d been […]

The Boston Celtics squandered a huge chance to send a big warning to the Western Conference, losing a narrow and highly-competitive tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gordon Hayward, who led the team in assists in a 114-112 loss on Sunday afternoon, was disappointed that he and his teammates couldn’t do more for Jayson Tatum’s […]

While the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash just started to make waves, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a flight from Philadelphia to L.A. at the end of their 10-day, five-game road trip. LeBron James had just passed Bryant as the third-leading scorer in league history, and he’d been congratulated […]

Despite the recent move that would have DeMarcus Cousins hit the free-agent pool once again, the Los Angeles Lakers have a mutual interest in reuniting with the big man this summer, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. While there was initial confusion due to a counter-report saying Cousins still remained with the team following […]

The Los Angeles Kings continued to honor the legacy of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant on Sunday night, coming out with number 8 and 24 warm-up jerseys against the Edmonton Oilers at Staples Center. Bryant, who called Staples Center his home for 20 seasons in the NBA, tragically perished with eight others in a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was feeling pretty good on Sunday after his team eked out a 114-112 victory over rivals Boston Celtics at Staples Center. Apart from helping his team notched its fifth straight win, The King nailed the biggest shot of the ball game in the dying seconds of the final period. […]

Boston Celtics budding superstar Jayson Tatum received perhaps the biggest compliment ever from the game’s premier superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The pair of All-Stars went toe-to-toe in the Lakers’ razor-close 114-112 win over the Celtics at the Staples Center. After watching firsthand the much-improved play of the 21-year-old stud, […]

LOS ANGELES – Last season was a forgettable one for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The sophomore campaign wasn’t a step forward for the up-and-comer as he seemed to take two steps back. However, this season has been a different story entirely for the soon-to-be 22-year-old. Tatum has taken the league by storm this year […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were able to secure a clutch victory in another chapter of their rivalry with the Boston Celtics just a day before a memorial is set to be held for the legendary Kobe Bryant. Although the Lakers have done what they can to get back to business as usual, […]

LOS ANGELES – Back on Jan. 20, the Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head against the arch-rival Boston Celtics, and the outcome wasn’t pretty. Jayson Tatum and company proceeded to hand the Lakers their worst loss of the season, leaving Los Angeles with some unfinished business against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis earned a spectacular victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday, just one day before the team honors the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna in a memorial service at the Staples Center on Monday morning. Davis commented on the game and just how much it meant to […]

The NBA’s Sunday headliner between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics managed to fit the billing after the contest went down to the wire. The showdown was even capped by a couple of stellar performances from center Anthony Davis and forward Jayson Tatum that have not been seen since the legendary Kobe Bryant was […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar and reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo put on another dazzling show on Saturday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Antetokounmpo scored 31 points while grabbing 17 rebounds and dishing out eight assists in under 30 minutes of action, leading the Bucks to a 21-point win in the process. The game marked Giannis’ 12th […]

The Boston Celtics decided to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant during their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. They did so with purple wristbands that have the numbers 8 and 24 on them. The @celtics pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with 8 & 24 wristbands. #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/Lel6UKxjWQ — NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2020 Between teams […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers battled against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, the focus has been on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum. However, Rajon Rondo took the spotlight from them for a brief moment with a magician-like play. Late in the first quarter, Rondo found Davis after rebounding AD’s missed shot and shooting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to trade for Marcus Morris prior to the NBA Trade Deadline. Instead, they will employ his brother, Markieff. Adrian Wojnarowski reported Markieff is expected to sign with the Lakers on a $1.75 million disabled player exception once he clears waivers this evening: Once F Markieff Morris clears waivers at […]

LeBron James. Michael Jordan. In the NBA stratosphere, that’s the usual argument as in who is the greatest NBA player of all time. Michael Jordan represents championship success with a splendid combination of individual success. James leans more on the individual but has a fruitful championship pedigree as well. But for some reason, Bill Russell […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared some fond memories of the late Kobe Bryant ahead of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Lakers and Boston Celtics. Johnson spoke about Bryant’s commitment to winning and his dedication to the Lakers franchise. He also spoke about Kobe’s life after basketball, which included a successful media business and […]

Josh Jackson is trying to revive his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he had his most impressive game yet on Friday in Los Angeles. Despite the Grizzlies’ 117-105 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center, Jackson finished with 20 points (9-of-12 shooting) in under 23 minutes off the bench — his first time scoring […]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in the NBA. From the epic seven-game series that pitted Bill Russell against Wilt Chamberlain, to the brilliant individual rivalry (and friendship) between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird and even the rebirth of the rivalry at the tail end of […]

The city of Los Angeles will hold the “Celebration of Life” memorial in honor of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Monday, February 24th at Staples Center. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife and Gianna’s mother, announced on Instagram that the memorial will begin at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). “#2, #24 #20 years […]

The Celtics-Lakers rivalry just isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days where a Boston-Los Angeles finals seemed like a foregone conclusion. No more Bird-Magic battles. No more instant classics that would be replayed time and time again decades later. Sure, the remnants are still there. Well, for those who were around in […]

Now fully into retirement and focused on the next part of his life, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade hopes to use what he’s learned from Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Wade says he hit his post retirement life fast and hasn’t looked back. The Heat icon, who is getting his No. 3 jersey retired […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. As every Celtics fan knows by now, Walker has some knee pain: The Celtics say Kemba Walker is out for tomorrow’s game against the Lakers with a sore knee. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 23, 2020 Walker […]

Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers lost by 32 points to the Boston Celtics back on Jan. 20 in Boston. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that Davis and the Lakers are extremely motivated to get their revenge on the Celtics on Sunday at Staples Center: “Worst loss of the season […]

When Kevin Garnett was plotting his exit from the Minnesota Timberwolves before the start of the 2007-08 season, he was trying to get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers so he could play with Kobe Bryant. Unfortunately for Garnett and the Lakers, Bryant never answered his phone call and KG went to the Boston Celtics instead. Garnett […]

While the Milwaukee Bucks are considered the heavy favorites to come out of the East, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks the Boston Celtics have a legitimate chance as well. Vogel tipped his hat to the Celtics and their success this season. Boston currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with a 39-16 […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso says DeMarcus Cousins has been a great teammate behind the scenes while his ACL rehab continues. The Purple and Gold franchise is waiving Cousins, who will likely still be around the Lakers rehabbing his injury. “It’s the ground that comes with playing in L.A. So to be honest, it’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says superstar big man Anthony Davis is probable to face the Boston Celtics on Sunday at Staples Center. Davis suffered a bruised right calf on Friday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He returned to the game and finished with 28 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes. The Lakers […]