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More details continue to emerge with regard to the trial of Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office over the leaked photos of her husband Kobe Bryant’s crash site. A county deputy took the stand on Tuesday and his shocking admission further puts the Sherrif’s Office in a lot of heat for […]

At the moment, Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki are the only two players in NBA history that have stayed with a single franchise for at least 20 years. As it turned out, however, there was a point in Kobe’s career when he nearly joined Dirk with the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban recently did […]

A former Los Angeles County fire captain walked off the witness stand three separate times on Monday while being questioned about whether he took photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains at the site of the early 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Los Angeles Lakers legend, his 13-year-old daughter, Gigi, and seven others. According to CNN, […]

For Jamal Crawford, Kobe Bryant was more than just a fellow athlete. While the Los Angeles Lakers icon was only a couple of years older than the veteran NBA guard, Crawford has always looked up to him and even more during the latter years of his career. Speaking with Landon Buford of Sports Illustrated, Crawford […]

The trial for the invasion of privacy lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant continues, and a new testimony from an ex-LAPD officer could help her case over the unauthorized leak of the Kobe Bryant crash photos. On Friday former LAPD officer Adam Bercovici served as an expert witness hired by Vanessa’s legal team, and he testified […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has come out with his own version of his all-time starting 5. His list had the usual suspects on it, and no, despite his extremely high self-belief, even Green was adamant about not including himself on his own list. Speaking on a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, […]

Kobe Bryant is without a doubt one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He may not be the GOAT, but it’s hard to deny that the fallen Los Angeles Lakers icon has to be in the conversation in one way or another. Former Lakers teammate Shaquille O’Neal, who himself is an […]

The trial on Vanessa Bryant’s invasion of privacy lawsuit against the LA County Sheriff’s and fire departments has started, and her lawyer has made some shocking revelations and claims about the leak of the Kobe Bryant crash photos. Vanessa’s lawyer, Luis Li, said in his opening statement on Wednesday that the photos of the crash […]

Vanessa Bryant couldn’t hold back her tears and emotions as the trial for the Kobe Bryant crash photos leak starts Wednesday. According to Rolling Stone, the wife of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend sobbed silently as her lawyer described one instance when an LA County sheriff’s deputy allegedly showed photos of the scene from […]

It’s been more than 30 months since the passing of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. The loss of the legend and his daughter Gianna has continued to linger among fans and friends alike, but none more so than family as Vanessa Bryant and her daughters continue to live their day-to-day lives without their loved […]

During his heyday, Tayshaun Prince was one of the most feared defenders in the entire league. The four-time All-Defense forward played the majority of his career with the Detroit Pistons, where he played an integral role in the team’s 2004 NBA championship. That year, the Pistons pulled off a major upset against a powerhouse Los […]

It was announced on Sunday that Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan had just agreed to a new deal with Nike. In the report, NBA insider Shams Charania noted that DeRozan will now become the new face of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s iconic sneaker line. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife, has now completely refuted this […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been grinding in the offseason. The King has been working hard to prepare for what many expect to be a bounceback campaign for him and the rest of the squad. LeBron recently shared a brief clip of himself in what appears to be his post-workout state. James can […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is having an MVP-caliber season as he looks to get his team into the playoffs. Machado always plays with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and with the utmost effort every single time he steps on the diamond, no matter the circumstances. Where exactly did he get […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has long idolized the late Kobe Bryant and he’ll now continue to be the face of the Nike franchise in place of The Black Mamba. DeRozan has signed a new four-year deal with the company. Via Shams: Fresh off making All-NBA second team, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is signing […]

Kobe Bryant took practice very seriously. As a matter of fact, the Los Angeles Lakers icon treated everything basketball-related with a certain sense of solemnity. Former teammate Luke Walton had to learn this the hard way, and it was a lesson that the Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach will never forget. Back in 2016, Walton went […]

LeBron James’ Drew League appearance was a historic moment for hoop fans everywhere. The Los Angeles Lakers star last stepped foot in the Pro-Am league in 2011. 11 years later, his return to the league was met by a big ovation from the crowd. As usual, Bron did not disappoint, putting on a show for […]

Kevin Durant has been dominating NBA headlines of late after it was reported that he’s now emerged as a trade target for the Boston Celtics. The Brooklyn Nets superstar has kept mum about these latest trade links, though, as a potential move to Bean Town picks up steam. KD took to Twitter on Monday night, […]

Kobe Bryant inspired Klay Thompson, and if the words of the Golden State Warriors star were not enough, then his action speaks for itself. Thompson displayed some Black Mamba vibes on Sunday while attending the Los Angeles Dodgers-San Francisco Giants game at the Dodgers Stadium. Aside from his beer drinking exploits and epic celebration, the […]

Two of the WNBA’s biggest superstars squared off Sunday as the Chicago Sky took on the New York Liberty in a matchup that pitted Candace Parker up against Sabrina Ionescu. Among those in the audience for Saturday’s showdown was the Bryant clan, with Vanessa and Co. seated courtside for the WNBA game at the Barclays […]

The 2017 Golden State Warriors will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams we’ve ever seen. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball, teamed up alongside a tremendous supporting cast consisting of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, to name a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has some bold aspirations for his partnership with Anthony Edwards. The 26-year-old believes he and Ant-Man can can become one of the best duos in the NBA, but in order to do that, they have to play at a high level. But at what level can KAT and Edwards […]

The Detroit Pistons’ 2004 NBA Finals win over a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers squad still remains to be one of the most memorable upsets in the history of the league. Newly-named Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was actually part of that nitty-gritty, title-winning Pistons side, and the 48-year-old has some fond memories from that unforgettable […]

It wasn’t just Stephen Curry who made headlines for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night during the ESPYs. Dubs teammate Klay Thompson was also in attendance to accept his award as this year’s Best Comeback Athlete. It was an emotional moment for Thompson, who came back to win an NBA title with Golden State […]

It’s been over two years since Kobe Bryant passed away. But the Los Angeles Lakers icon still has his imprints on the the sporting world – and not just in basketball. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is just one of thousands of professional athletes that the Mamba has impacted for the better. Carr was […]

There has been so much hype surrounding Logoman card made by Panini over the past few months. With Drake going bonkers on Flawless, LeBron James’ Triple Logoman hitting $2.4 million in value, and the Golden State Warriors trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green going up for auction soon, there’s really no shortage […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known to make the occasional odd statement that ruffles more than a few feathers. The former NBA champion turned ESPN broadcaster has now come out with his latest hot take involving Stephen Curry and the late, great Kobe Bryant, and let’s just say Los Angeles Lakers fans aren’t going to be […]

In December 2018, Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaq, underwent heart surgery to address a condition that put his basketball career at risk. It was a trying time for the then-UCLA freshman, and he needed all the support he can get. One of his biggest advocates happened to be Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

It’s been two and a half years since Kobe Bryant passed away. However, his memory and his legacy remain as strong as ever. This cannot be more true for Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, who herself had a close personal relationship with the Black Mamba before his untimely passing. Recently, Buss provided an update […]

A few weeks back, Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss came out with an emotional tweet expressing how much she misses her dear friend Kobe Bryant. Buss poured her heart out as she shared how much the late, great Black Mamba meant to her on a personal level as well as to the franchise in […]

After Pau Gasol announced his retirement from the NBA in 2021, the Los Angeles Lakers quickly revealed their plan to retire his no. 16 jersey as well. Now, it seems the ceremony is happening soon. The Lakers legend recently admitted that the jersey retirement ceremony could be held as early as next season, noting that […]

The tragic passing of Kobe Bryant two years ago completely shook the NBA world. The Los Angeles Lakers star was one of the five victims in a helicopter crash in California. Fans lamented Kobe and Gianna’s passing, while also feeling bad for his wife and other daughters. Thankfully, though, Vanessa Bryant and her daughters have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off of a miserable season. Their struggles have placed pressure on ownership and the front office to make some moves in order to get the Lakers back into contention. But Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sent out an emotional Tweet late Sunday night referencing Kobe Bryant. Perhaps the stress of […]

Not a day goes by when the basketball world doesn’t think about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It’s now been over two years since his tragic passing and even his ex-teammates still have him on their minds each and every day. Just ask Lamar Odom. The ex-big man revealed to TMZ Sports that he […]

Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world on Thursday after demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. After Kyrie Irving decided to opt into the final year of his deal with the Nets for next season, the general expectation was that these two were going to run it back for at least another year in Brooklyn. […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the NBA. And even though he won three titles in Southern California while averaging a ridiculous amount of points on the big stage, fans still want to hate on the Big Diesel. no person can win without […]

Kevin Durant may not be playing in the postseason any longer, but that doesn’t mean that the Brooklyn Nets forward isn’t trying to dunk on people anymore – at least on social media. One fan recently invoked the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in an argument against KD. According to the fan, […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal took a page out of Kevin Durant’s book on Sunday night as Shaq went all-in on a random Twitter user over an audacious Kobe Bryant claim. O’Neal did not appreciate how the Twitter user claimed that he would not have won any of his championship rings in LA without […]

Stephen Curry has been a man on a mission in this NBA Finals as he hopes to lead the Golden State Warriors to their fourth title in eight years. The Boston Celtics have had their hands full with the greatest shooter of all time, and they will need to try and prevent another offensive explosion […]