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Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo admits he’s sad he was never able to meet Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in person. Bryant and Oladipo only had a few chats over the phone: “I talked to him a few times on the phone, texted with him a few times, but I never got […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant helped New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor overcome the street fight incident he went through during his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Okafor is one of the players who is changing his jersey number to honor Bryant. “I went through an incident my rookie season and had […]

Glenn Robinson III is part of this story. The Los Angeles Lakers are positioned to advance deep into the postseason this upcoming spring, assuming their core can remain healthy. They are comfortably perched atop the Western Conference standings with a record of 36-10 (the second-seeded Clippers are 3.5 games back), which has them on pace […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has gotten a Kobe Bryant tribute tattoo, per TMZ. The Lakers trained outside on a football field on Thursday as they get ready to play their first game since the tragic death of Bryant. LeBron James Reveals Kobe Bryant Tribute Tattoo https://t.co/uh8vnSZPAz — TMZ (@TMZ) January 30, 2020 The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trained outside on a football field on Thursday as they get ready to play their first game since the tragic death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says the team is getting lost in the work as their form of group therapy: Frank Vogel was the lone […]

When a disgruntled Kobe Bryant wanted out of Los Angeles in 2007, the Lakers understood they had to shake things up to build a championship roster around the “Black Mamba.” On Feb. 1 of 2008, the Lakers made a splash, trading a number of players and draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for […]

Like many others, Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden is taking the loss of Kobe Bryant hard. The two shared a close bond, despite the fact that they played on opposing teams. In fact, many view Harden as Kobe’s original protégé. Harden cried before Monday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. It was just one day […]

People are slowly getting used to life without Kobe Bryant, but it’s unlikely that the basketball world will revert to the same vibrant scene before his tragic accident. People miss Kobe terribly, and the change he brought to the game will stay long after he’s gone. As a celebration of his legacy to the game, […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss shared a heartfelt dedication to Kobe Bryant on Thursday afternoon, noting that it feels like she lost a family member. “Kobe, I don’t know how to express what you mean to me, my family and the Los Angeles Lakers. My father loved you like a son, which makes us […]

Charlotte Hornets GM Mitch Kupchak recalls the day Kobe Bryant was drafted, as he was sitting on the other side of the glass, hoping to acquire him as the assistant to then-general manager Jerry West. The Los Angeles Lakers had been enamored with Kobe from the moment they invited him to work out for the […]

The Sacramento Kings were looking to make moves in December once it became apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to part with forward Kyle Kuzma for the right price. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Kings offered forward Nemanja Bjelica and a pick in return for Kuzma. The Lakers reportedly counteracted […]

Players of the LA Kings of the NHL donned Kobe Bryant jerseys to honor the Los Angeles Lakers great. Per sports reporter Nick Hamilton, Anze Kopitar and the rest of his teammates wore the no. 24 Lakers jersey in memory of Bryant. https://twitter.com/NickHamiltonLA/status/1222704202578681856 This is just one among the many tributes paid to the Black […]

Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in 1962 and Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant scoring 81 points in 2006: those are the two highest-scoring games in NBA history. With the recent tragic death of Bryant, it’s only natural to reminisce on the latter. Who better to remember Bryant’s legendary game than the player he was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were among the people who were caught off-guard by the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant. Understandably, the Lakers took their time in piecing together a statement to express their devastation at the loss as well as express their deepest condolences to Vanessa Bryant and the rest of the family. pic.twitter.com/xC6TfbWzqp — […]

Vanessa Bryant has made her first official statement following the tragic death of her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Bryant posted an image of the family on Instagram, graciously thanking the public for the support while extending condolences to the families of the seven other victims: https://www.instagram.com/p/B77K8XWDY7O/ “My […]

Legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who coached Kobe Bryant on three different USA Teams, shared that he and the Duke basketball team mourned together while recalling the good memories of the Los Angeles Lakers icon. Per the Duke Men’s Basketball Twitter, Krzyzewski noted that Bryant was his leader in the three times he coached him. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are doing their part to pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. The team announced that they would leave the two seats that Kobe and his daughter Gianna sat in earlier this year empty. Bryant tragically passed away this weekend along with Gianna and seven other passengers when a helicopter crashed they […]

The world is still saddened by the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash that killed him and eight others in Calabasas. Bryant is one of the most indomitable figures in NBA history. From his decision to go straight from high school to the NBA all the way to the 60-point performance in […]

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is the latest star athlete to pay tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The NHL superstar usually wears number eight, but for the team’s next game, Ovechkin wore number 24 during warmups. Ovechkin wore the jersey for Wednesday’s game against the Nashville Predators which is […]

Vanessa Bryant has made her first official statement following the tragic death of her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Bryant posted an image of the family on Instagram, graciously thanking the public for the support while extending condolences to the families of the seven other victims: https://www.instagram.com/p/B77K8XWDY7O/ My […]

The Brooklyn Nets will honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. According to Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily, the team will leave the seats which Kobe and Gianna sat in during a game they attended in December unoccupied. Told the Nets will honor Kobe and […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and forward Lauri Markkanen have both decided to keep their jersey numbers to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Some players around the league who wear No. 8 have changed their numbers for Kobe, but LaVine will honor him by keeping his number. Likewise, Markkanen is going to keep […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Leonard, who grew up in California, told Clippers reporters on Wednesday he feels like he’s in a movie following Bryant’s death since it all doesn’t seem real yet: https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1222645952957177857 Leonard will likely dedicate the rest of his season to Kobe. Even […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard acknowledged the outpouring of affection and memories following the tragic loss of former Lakers star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Leonard, who says he stays “close” to the Staples Center, said it was “crazy” to see how many fans gathered outside of the arena for […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran small forward Rudy Gay revealed that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant helped him get through his Achilles recovery. According to Gay, Bryant — who tore his Achilles as well — motivated him throughout his rigorous rehab: #Spurs Rudy Gay reflects on life of Kobe Bryant. How Kobe motivated him after […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant “was an inspiration for everybody.” Along with his battles against Kobe in the NBA, Rubio faced off against the Lakers icon in the Olympics when Spain and USA went at it: "He was an inspiration for everybody." Ricky Rubio sharing memories, emotions […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes playing basketball will be “therapeutic” for the team as they continue to mourn the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The Lakers’ game against the Los Angeles […]

One cannot possibly comprehend how Vanessa Bryant is coping with the tragic loss of her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and daughter, 13-year-old Gianna Bryant. The entire NBA community sent their condolences to the Bryant family following the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe and Gianna — as well as seven […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George made his first comments about the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. George says Bryant was his Michael Jordan. Both Kawhi Leonard and George had a close relationship with Kobe. They are both from California and Bryant was their idol growing up: More Paul George on […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Leonard, who grew up in California, told Clippers reporters on Wednesday he spoke with Bryant last season right after winning the championship with the Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard on Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant – “It’s hard to think […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard confirmed on Wednesday he had also ridden with Ara Zobayan, the pilot who tragically died in the helicopter crash involving Kobe Bryant on Sunday morning, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly: Kawhi Leonard on pilot Ara Zobayan – “I’ve flown with him a lot. Great guy. Super nice. He was one […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been vocal with their teammates following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. James and Davis were very close with Bryant. Vogel says the two stars have been helping the group manage their emotions: Frank Vogel on how LeBron and Anthony […]

The NBA has added Friday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers as the late game for a doubleheader on ESPN that will be kicked off by the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicledetailed the changes to the schedule: Rockets game Friday against the Mavericks moved up […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel met with Lakers reporters on Wednesday to speak about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Vogel says this year’s Lakers want to represent what Bryant was all […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony posted a touching tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Tuesday on his Instagram account. In the post, Anthony revealed Bryant was going to attend the Lakers-Blazers game on Friday at Staples Center. Bryant tragically passed away on Sunday in a terrible helicopter crash. Eight other […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson has a great story about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Anderson shared the story on Twitter about Bryant, which highlights the true “Mamba Mentality.” mid game he asked how old i was. i told em 23. he said, “so okay you grew up watchin me play have i […]

Magic Johnson wants to make sure Los Angeles Lakers fans are keeping general manager Rob Pelinka in their prayers following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Pelinka was Bryant’s agent during Kobe’s playing days. The two were very close: Laker Nation, praying for Laker VP & GM Rob Pelinka; Kobe’s agent for 20 years, best […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has announced that he will donate the proceeds from his Super Bowl Party this weekend to the families who were involved in Sunday morning’s helicopter crash that killed his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant. Shaq and Kobe shared a close bond, even despite all their differences when they […]

Like many others have chosen to do, Metta World Peace came up with a creative way to honor the passing of his friend and former teammate, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. While eating dinner at an undisclosed restaurant on Wednesday night, Metta decided to stand up for a toast to Bryant at exactly 8:24 p.m., a […]