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Brandon Ingram seems to be the missing piece the Toronto Raptors needed to take the next step in their contending journey. After winning 25 and 30 games, respectively, over the past two seasons, the Ingram-led Raptors have been cruising to start the 2025-26 season. On Monday night, they took a 110-99 win over a fellow […]

The first three-peat by the Chicago Bulls wouldn’t be complete without Horace Grant. His defensive prowess and effective rebounding made him one of the most adored players in franchise history.  From 1991-1993, Grant was in the mix of the beginning of one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. In 1994, Grant left Chicago to join […]

Stephen Curry’s split with Under Armour shook up the sneaker world, but his pregame outfit in San Antonio took it even further. Before the Golden State Warriors faced the Spurs in NBA Cup group play, Curry stepped onto the floor in Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita Sweet 16.” He later switched into the […]

Right now, things are bleak for the Miami Dolphins. They are standing at 2-7 and dealing with the ramifications of decisions they made before the trade deadline. Nevertheless, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is trying to restore players’ confidence by providing examples of players who overcame the odds, per David Furones of The Sun Sentinel. The difference […]

Julius Randle’s return to New York came with more than basketball on his mind. Appearing on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward reflected on a daring hobby that’s as unexpected as it is revealing, per SI. Fallon brought up Randle’s shark-diving experience from last summer, prompting laughter from the All-Star. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently reflected on two NBA icons, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, offering a rare glimpse into his mindset and influences as he continues his 14th season. In an interview with The Athletic’s Jason Jones and Sam Amick, Green drew parallels between his own approach to the game and the […]

Indeed, five games into the NBA season don’t determine the eventual outcome. But there is no denying that there is something special about the Chicago Bulls, and in particular, their interchangeable guard, Ayo Dosunmu.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 135-125 to start off 5-0. Plus, the last […]

Sometimes your dreams can trigger fond memories, and for Shaquille O’Neal, several of his involve Kobe Bryant. O’Neal told People that the late Los Angeles Lakers star has been appearing in his dreams recently and has been reminiscing about some of their career highlights. “If I lay there the first five minutes, I don’t go […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continued his breakout stretch on Wednesday night, delivering another strong performance in a 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and joining elite company in franchise history. With his latest effort, Reaves became the first Laker since Kobe Bryant in 2005 to open a season with five straight games of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from baseball immortality, and Davis Schneider made sure everyone knows the job isn’t done yet. The 26-year-old outfielder set the tone for Game 5 with a first-pitch leadoff home run that fueled the Blue Jays’ 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the club a 3-2 […]

Chris Paul recently opened up about one of the wildest moments in NBA history, the infamous 2011 trade that would have paired him with Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking with ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, the veteran guard reflected on the moment that changed the trajectory of his career and, arguably, the league […]

On NBA Opening Night, Lakers phenom Luka Doncic squelched any worries about a potential groin injury against the Golden State Warriors. Though the Lakers lost 119-109, there was no stopping Luka. In total, Doncic came away with 43 points as well as 12 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and a steal. As a result, he […]

The opening night game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors was attended by Vanessa and Natalia Bryant, the wife and daughter of the late Kobe Bryant. They were shown on the Jumbotron at Crypto.com Arena, and they were smiling upon being shown. Dave McMenamin pointed out that Natalia was the creative director […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are just one win away from returning to the World Series after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLCS. But star shortstop Mookie Betts made it clear after the game that the team isn’t celebrating just yet — and he’s taking inspiration from a familiar L.A. legend. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has drawn comparisons to Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant from another Hall of Famer, Paul Pierce. Gilgeous-Alexander is on a mission to surpass Bryant. He revealed his vision after leading the Thunder to their first championship in franchise history last season, as Shai isn’t satisfied with just one […]

It looks like WWE star Charlotte Flair is channeling her Mamba Mentality in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, with her new T-shirt. Flair took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a picture of herself at a recent event. Her shirt features Bryant shooshing during the 2008 Olympics. Flair is doing the same motion into […]

As Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature sneaker line remains their most popular subset among fans, hoopers, and NBA players, the folks over in Beaverton, Oregon will continue to bring back some of the Mamba’s most classic silhouettes. The Nike Kobe 3 is a sneaker that isn’t mentioned nearly enough when discussing Bryant’s best sneakers, but certainly […]

Amidst Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of winning multiple championships to cement his legacy as one of the greatest, the career of Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant is a motivating factor. Bryant had a profound influence on the league’s MVP, as Gilgeous-Alexander talked about the late-great Kobe in a recent interview. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Natalia Bryant honored her late father, Kobe Bryant, during her creative director debut. The eldest daughter of the Los Angeles Lakers legend is credited as a creative director for the franchise’s short film: Forever Iconic: Purple and Gold Around the World. “This project was an amazing, collaborative environment with such creative people and we all […]

The path from casual fan to professional basketball player often begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, that spark was ignited by the late, great Kobe Bryant. However, the 22-year-old’s basketball journey didn’t start on a court. His hoops curiosity was actually piqued on a couch, sitting beside his […]

Kobe Bryant’s career is defined by two legendary numbers. He came into the NBA in 1996 wearing No. 8, electrifying fans with raw talent and relentless drive. A decade later, he reinvented himself in the same purple and gold, but this time with No. 24 stitched on his back. That shift wasn’t just cosmetic, it […]

Leonardo DiCaprio finally stepped into the podcast world, and his debut did not disappoint. The 50-year-old Hollywood icon joined fellow actor Benicio Del Toro on New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, where the conversation shifted from filmmaking to sports legends in a way only the Kelce brothers can pull off, per JustJared. The Oscar […]

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss drew a direct line between Luka Doncic and some of the most iconic players in franchise history. With the 2025-26 NBA season less than a month away, Buss compared Doncic’s global reach to that of Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Speaking with The Athletic’s Dan Woike […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to avenge an abrupt exit from the NBA Playoffs after falling 1-4 in their Western Conference Finals meeting against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Franchise star Anthony Edwards has been intent on improving his game year after year, welcoming the challenge of another long season with open arms. This offseason, he’s […]

Syracuse’s football team’s upset of Clemson, a 34-21 road win, was dampened by devastating news: starting quarterback Steve Angeli tore his Achilles and will miss the rest of the season. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on X that an MRI confirmed the injury, noting Angeli is expected to qualify for a medical redshirt and retain two […]

It must be the dull days of the NBA offseason when hypotheticals start making headlines. One debate that has seemingly garnered steam on social media is whether or not former NBA star Tracy McGrady would have NBA titles playing alongside a prime Shaq like the late Kobe Bryant did. A few months ago, Tracy McGrady […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant owns Nike’s most successful signature basketball line, withstanding the test of time and remaining as the NBA’s most popular sneaker worn by players year after year. Off the court, however, Kobe Bryant never hid his affinity for the classic Nike Air Force 1 and Nike repaid him with their […]

Hall of Fame forward Pau Gasol revealed a conversation he had with Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards about his commitment to Mamba Mentality, a mindset coined by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Edwards and the Timberwolves were eliminated in Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. […]

When NBA legend Kobe Bryant first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Lakers, he was signed to Adidas at the time and serving as one of their biggest signature athletes. The partnership created iconic sneaker silhouettes like the Adidas Kobe 1 and the Adidas Crazy 8. However, none of Bryant’s signature shoes have […]

As Luka Doncic prepares for his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 26-year-old reflected on a memorable piece of advice from Kobe Bryant. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Doncic revealed the late Lakers legend once warned him about the challenges he would face entering the NBA as a […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Everyone needs a friend like Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq recently revealed that he still keeps up with his former teammate and friend, Kobe Bryant, five years after his death. Shaq and Kobe played on the Lakers for eight seasons — 1996 to 2004 — and won three NBA championships together. “I always check in on Kobe’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the USA’s 2008 Redeem Team and discussed what playing alongside Kobe Bryant meant to him. James soaked in the moment he wore his jacket for the first time. The future first-ballot inductee talent received the fame orange jacket that […]

The 2008 Olympics was a tipping point for American-born NBA stars. After an embarrassing showing in 2004, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, and other All-Stars had seen enough. They banded together to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The result is one of the greatest Olympic rosters of all […]

Former NBA guard Brian Shaw offered insight into why Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway’s promising partnership with the Orlando Magic never reached the championship heights O’Neal later achieved with Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking on Byron Scott’s Fastbreak podcast, Shaw compared the two eras of O’Neal’s career and highlighted the factors that […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently offered a blunt explanation as to why he believes LeBron James stands apart from legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Speaking on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Barkley described the Los Angeles Lakers star as one of the three greatest players he’s ever seen — but emphasized what he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some major changes this offseason, including bringing in Marcus Smart to give themselves some backcourt depth and point of attack defense. Smart takes over for D’Angelo Russell, who was traded back to the Brooklyn Nets last season, ending his second tenure with Los Angeles. During his first stint with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence. The Lakers have won 17 championships (five as the Minneapolis Lakers) and have 31 players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Thirteen Lakers have had their number retired by […]

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas pushed back against Jeff Teague’s criticism of Kobe Bryant’s All-Defensive honors, defending the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s reputation as one of the league’s top perimeter defenders. Arenas addressed Teague’s comments on a recent episode of No Chill Gil. “So Jeff Teague, yeah, you might (have) got the best of […]