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This past summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the top three teams with a chance to sign superstar Kawhi Leonard. However, Leonard ultimately decided to sign with the other team in L.A., the Los Angeles Clippers. During All-Star Media Day, Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was asked if he ever thinks about what might […]

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is already being hailed as one of the greatest ever, and it might be the most controversial. Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat took the crown, but not after Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon put on a spectacle that included five straight 50s — a streak that ended […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard may not have soared quite as high on Saturday night’s recreation of his famous Superman dunk from 2008. But the 2020 version was certainly heavier with meaning—and a No. 24 instead of an “S” on the chest. According to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Howard had originally […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James gave his two cents on the exhilarating yet controversial NBA Dunk Contest showdown between Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Miami Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. LeBron called Gordon and Jones Jr. professional dunkers and said that each of them should have received trophies after their amazing performances on […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis met with reporters at All-Star Media Day, and he heaped some praise on arguably the greatest player in women’s basketball history. Davis said his favorite WNBA player is Diana Taurasi, citing her similarities to another one of his favorites: the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1228766741171294208 Davis is a […]

If not for Domantas Sabonis, Frank Vogel may very well not be the current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2016 draft, the Orlando Magic traded Victor Oladipo, the No. 11 pick (Sabonis) and Ersan Ilyasova to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Serge Ibaka. 2016 was also the first year […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker and Golden State Warriors champion guard Klay Thompson are very similar. Vogel will get to coach Booker on Sunday in the All-Star game. He talked about what the Suns guard is like with reporters on Saturday during All-Star media availability […]

Former US President Barack Obama made a few appearances at the adjacent events of the NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday in his adopted hometown of Chicago. At an event in coordination with the Obama Foundation, the former president recalled his last conversation with the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, per ESPN’s Marc Spears. […]

In 2008, then 22-year-old Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard won the Slam Dunk Contest. Over a decade later, a 34-year-old Howard has a chance to win the contest again … at least that’s what his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis thinks. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, Davis will be in attendance for the […]

The 2020 All-Star Game MVP award will be named after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the news on Saturday: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces the All-Star game MVP award will be named the Kobe Bryant MVP award. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 16, 2020 During his Hall of Fame […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says center DeMarcus Cousins is on track to get healthy by the 2020 playoffs. Cousins is recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee. Vogel gave an update on the Lakers big man during his press conference on Saturday at All-Star media day in Chicago, via CBS […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan celebrated his birthday on Friday in Chicago. A Kobe Bryant jersey was made out of flowers at the party. Last night's Michael Jordan birthday party in Chicago featured someone making a Kobe Bryant jersey out of flowers. Here's what else happened: https://t.co/DjBumfOvI5 pic.twitter.com/v1eI0Rc3oN — L.A. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James had a message for the kids during his press conference at All-Star media day on Saturday in Chicago. In essence, he echoed some #MambaMentality during a weekend full of Kobe Bryant remembrances. The King’s message? Find something that makes you happy and give it everything you have. “You can’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James says it’s up to this year’s Lakers squad to represent Kobe Bryant the proper way. As expected, James didn’t want to talk about Bryant too much on Saturday at All-Star media day since it’s still such an emotional topic: Lakers’ LeBron James on Kobe Bryant: “He’s watching over […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wasn’t just his idol, but this whole generation’s idol. Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo on Lakers’ Kobe Bryant: “He was my idol. Not just my idol, the whole generation’s idol. He was our Michael Jordan. He gave back to the game. A lot of people […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard hinted to reporters on Saturday that he’s going to honor Kobe Bryant during the Slam Dunk Contest. Howard will be going up against Derrick Jones Jr., Aaron Gordon and Pat Connaughton. Via Malika Andrews of ESPN: On Saturday in Chicago, Howard was asked by reporters if Bryant would somehow […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is doing a lot of charity work this weekend since he’s back home in Chicago. AD decided to bring his pal LeBron James with him to the Chicago’s Boys & Girls Club and the kids were very excited to see The King. LeBron James surprises kids with Anthony Davis […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis says he’s not even thinking about free agency at all. Davis can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2020-21 player option with the Lakers. AD is expected to decline that option. However, no one in NBA circles believes Davis is […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose remains one of his favorite players to watch in the NBA. Davis, a Chicago native, grew up watching Rose in The Windy City: “Rose is still one of my favorites to watch. Even when I was considering — well, I wouldn’t say consider, […]

More than 90,000 people registered for tickets in the first 24 hours of tickets sales for Kobe Bryant’s memorial, according to Jeff Eisenberg of Yahoo Sports. On Feb. 24 at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers will host a Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Kobe and Gianna passed away along with seven others […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard will be participating in the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night, marking the first time he will have taken part in the event since losing to Nate Robinson in 2009. A lot has changed for Howard since then, as he went from being one of the top players […]

With the All-Star weekend now in full swing, the anticipation continues to build for this spectacle’s main event — the much-awaited All-Star game on Sunday night. Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been tasked with the enviable role of having to coach Team LeBron. The 46-year-old could not help but kid around about […]

As we all sort of expected, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant said a bad word to him in Slovenian when Doncic and the Mavs were at Staples Center taking on the Lakers. Doncic talked to Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell about […]

When Kevin Garnett was plotting his exit from the Minnesota Timberwolves before 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. With that, KG went to the Boston Celtics instead. Per […]

The tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant hit Pau Gasol very hard. Bryant and Gasol were brothers. They won two championships together with the Lakers and remained closed friends after Bryant retired from the NBA. Now, in a video released by the Los Angeles times, Gasol went on to reflect on his time […]

Like his fellow NBA players, young and old, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has been inspired by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in one way or another. Now, speaking before the Rising Stars game on Friday, Zion shared his favorite memory of the NBA great — and it’s the following play: Here’s Zion […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has been impressed with what he’s seeing from LeBron James this season. James not only leads the NBA in assists per game, but The King is playing like an MVP now that he’s healthy again and has the Lakers atop the Western Conference standings. Magic also broke down the […]

On Feb. 24 at Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers will host a Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Kobe and Gianna passed away along with seven others in a tragic helicopter crash on Jan. 26. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. PT. The Lakers will be using Ticketmaster Verified Fan for ticket […]

The Los Angeles Lakers flourished in the first half of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, thanks in large part to offseason acquisition Anthony Davis. The 26-year-old superstar is averaging 26.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.4 blocks, all the while shooting 51.9 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from downtown. More […]

During Wednesday’s overtime battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, Denver point guard Monte Morris clearly had some pointed words for the Lakers’ LeBron James in the heat of competition. James appeared not to take kindly to what Morris had to say, attempting to continue the discussion as both teams moved towards their […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, aka Superman, is giving his fellow NBA brothers like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Derrick Rose their comic book alter egos. Howard says James is Iron Man, Rose is Wolverine and Doncic is Spider-Man: .@Lakers center @DwightHoward AKA Superman gives NBA stars like @KingJames, @TheTraeYoung and @luka7doncic their comic […]

Vanessa Bryant announced on Thursday that The Mamba Sports Foundation has updated its name to “The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.” The name change is in honor of Gianna Bryant: The Mamba Sports Foundation has updated its name to "The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation," Vanessa Bryant announced on Instagram. "Because there is no #24 […]

The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star game on Sunday in Chicago will be commercial-free to honor the late Kobe Bryant. Team LeBron will wear No. 2 to honor Gianna Bryant, while Team Giannis will wear No. 24 to Kobe: TNT announces another wrinkle to the Sunday All-Star game that will honor Kobe Bryant: A […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams has paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with a new song called “24.” https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1228023314716807168?s=20 Williams, just like every player in the NBA, was hit hard by the tragic death of Bryant. Kobe was this generation’s Michael Jordan and his impact on the game will never […]

Unlike a few other NBA players, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has chosen to keep wearing No. 8, something he considers a way to honor the memory of the late Kobe Bryant, who famously wore the number during the first half of his NBA career. LaVine explained his reasoning during an interview with SiriusXM […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel revealed his unlikely secret weapon during a conversation with Allen Sliwa of ESPN’s Lakers Talk. Despite boasting key figures off the bench like Kyle Kuzma, Dwight Howard, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers helmsman turned to an unlikely suspect as his X-factor — Alex Caruso. “He’s my secret weapon,” […]

Lakers superstar LeBron James sent out a congratulatory tweet to Suns guard Devin Booker after learning that he had been named a replacement on this season’s All-Star Game. James’ message was brief, but to the point. The Lakers star welcomed him to the team and noted that the honor was well-deserved: Welcome @DevinBook!!! Well deserved […]

Before his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James had made the NBA Finals eight straight times — and with that comes plenty of stories from some of his closest friends, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade. Paul, who was only in his second year in the league, was already a good friend of […]

The NBA has just announced in an official statement that Grammy Award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson will take part in the festivities of the All-Star weekend, and will perform a tribute to the late great Kobe Bryant. According to the announcement which was made via NBA.com, Hudson will be performing prior to the introduction of the […]