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Every NBA player has their craft. However, some just have a deeper bag of tricks compared to others. It’s always fun to see a player go deep in his bag to form a potential highlight play. Because of this, it’s one of the most exciting reasons to watch the NBA brand of basketball. Here are […]

The New York Knicks may not have hit the ground running like many envisioned they would following their blockbuster offseason acquisitions of Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, but they are starting to put it together. On Wednesday night, the star tandem of Towns and Jalen Brunson at the Knicks’ point of attack was firing on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced their plans to unveil a Pat Riley statue on Monday, joining legends Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and others on Star Plaza. It’s been a fun week to be a fan of the purple-and-gold; amid a five-game winning streak, the Lakers beat the Pelicans 104-99 to improve to 9-4. The organization […]

As of late, a handful of NBA players, including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, have had movies made about their lives. Given that NBA journeys are difficult, there’s no doubt that they’re also inspiring. And in some cases, they also give us a slice of life. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who […]

Nike and Mamba brand are gearing up for another big year in 2025 as the sneaker giant continues to release classic sneakers from the legendary career of Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant. His “Black Mamba” nickname has transcended just basketball and serves as a point of motivation for athletes all around the world regardless of […]

Ronnie 2K — AKA Ronnie Singh — has been seen as the face of the NBA 2K video game series for a number of years. While he’s commonly associated with the player ratings for the series, his role is actually much larger than that, serving as a community liaison, head of social media and the […]

FC Barcelona has officially announced the release of the “Mamba Collection,” a collaboration with the Kobe Bryant brand slated to hit shelves for the 2025/26 season, Beinsports reports. This ambitious line promises to combine the legacy of an NBA legend with the spirit of one of Europe’s most historic soccer clubs. With Kobe Bryant’s iconic […]

Trades are an enormous part of the NBA. In fact, some of them have played a big role in deciding the course of the league’s history. But while trades are common, not all were bound to happen. Here are the 10 craziest NBA trades that nearly happened, ranked. 10. Thunder-Wizards trade (2012) Wizards receive: James […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran D’Angelo Russell is in a unique class considering he’s been able to play with three of the greatest NBA players in recent memory: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry. While there are 14 players in NBA history who have played with James and Bryant, there is only one — Russell […]

This Halloween, Vanessa Bryant and her daughters brought both charm and creativity to the season, capturing fans’ hearts with their themed costumes. Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win, Vanessa celebrated the team’s victory and then shifted her focus to a family-centered Halloween celebration. The Bryant family’s costumes not only drew inspiration from the […]

The Indiana Pacers won an overtime thriller against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and though Pascal Siakam hit the shot to seal the deal, it was Bennedict Mathurin who had the best game. Mathurin finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds and played a team-high 43 minutes. His teammates know what he’s capable of […]

Welp, it’s officially official: the Los Angeles Dodgers have won their eighth Commissioner’s Trophy and are the ’24 MLB World Series Champions. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Blake Treinen, Dave Roberts, and company all get the parade they were robbed of in 2021, as COVID limited the season and the celebration around their big win, and […]

Former NBA player Matt Barnes recently shared how his intense demeanor on the court played a pivotal role in attracting the attention of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a candid conversation on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, The Big Podcast with Shaq, Barnes recounted how Bryant’s respect for players with a competitive edge ultimately led […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going with gamesmanship under JJ Redick‘s stewardship this season. Anthony Davis is going in the record books, right next to an MVP-ghosting Kobe Bryant, after another huge 35-point performance to help the Lakers pull out a 123-116 win over the Phoenix Suns. Davis had 36 points in a season-opening win […]

Watching Kevin Garnett give commentary on Netflix’s hit basketball show Starting 5, it’s hard not to wish the series had been around back in Garnett’s heyday — following around players like him, Kobe Bryant, and well, young LeBron James. It also brings to mind one of the biggest “what if”s in NBA history involving the […]

DeAndre Hopkins will aim to unleash his own inner “Black Mamba” for the Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins is honoring the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant at his new NFL home with his newest number. The newly added Chiefs wide receiver revealed his number choice on Thursday. The perennial Pro Bowler, now suiting up for his […]

Christmas Day has always been a special tradition in the NBA with a full slate of primetime matchups showcasing some of the NBA’s best talent. It’s also a time for stars to flaunt some of their limited edition Christmas-themed sneakers. Come this holiday season, we’ll see Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s signature Nike Kobe […]

LeBron James has made plenty of NBA history during his long, illustrious career. Most of that history is positive, as James is at the top of the record books in many categories including points scored. James made even more history on Tuesday night as he and his son, Bronny, became the first father-son duo to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was reflective after practice on Sunday and mentioned the late Kobe Bryant when he talked about the opportunity Thunder vice president and GM Sam Presti has bestowed upon him. The two-time All-Star is a bonafide star and the face of the franchise. Gilgeous-Alexander ranked in the top five in […]

Nike has made massive leaps in expanding the sneaker catalogue of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s signature basketball line. The Nike Kobe remains the hottest basketball sneaker on the market and the creatives in Beaverton, Oregon continue to re-emerge classic sneakers from the illustrious line. Come next year, we’ll see an ode to the […]

When Sabrina Ionescu drained consecutive three-pointers to send the New York Liberty up 2-1 in the WNBA Finals, ESPN host Stephen A. Smith thought of someone special instantaneously… the late Kobe Bryant. “When I saw [Sabrina Ionescu] step to that side & drill that three and then react the way that she did like, ‘Yeah […]

The shooting guard position is stacked with top-end talent, but it is a surprisingly deep position all-time as well. Two guards bridge the gap between point guards and wings. They usually need the playmaking knack of a lead-guard but have to also be able to score with the best of anyone. They are also matched […]

Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind, even if it might ruffle some feathers with a few legends. In Edward’s latest take, he talked about Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s leadership style. In an interview with Interview Magazine, Chris Tucker asked Edwards how he felt about their styles of gathering their teams […]

Mark Cuban recently revealed details about the Dallas Mavericks’ near acquisition of Kobe Bryant in 2007. Cuban, who is now a part-owner of the Mavericks after selling a majority stake last year, brought up the topic during an appearance on Shaquille O’Neal’s “The Big Podcast.” Cuban told O’Neal, “Do you realize how close we were […]

Week 4 in the NFL brought a plethora of close finishes and come-from-behind efforts, including the Houston Texans’ 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. In a game where they were trailing heading into the fourth quarter, the Texans dug deep to find the late win. Star receiver Stefon Diggs made a massive impact and continued […]

With the amount of new models and updated silhouettes coming from Adidas basketball over the last few years to promote athletes like Anthony Edwards and Damian Lillard, it’s rare we see a retro sneaker receive its own modern rendition. Well, an exception can always be made for one of the GOATs in Kobe Bryant and […]

As new Denver Nuggets star Russell Westbrook prepares for the upcoming season and first in his current stint, there is no doubt that he bring a wealth of experience to a team that has already experienced success at the highest level. With fans locking in their record predictions for the Nuggets with Westbrook, he spoke […]

NBA star Russell Westbrook recently commemorated the grand reopening of the newly expanded Westbrook Academy campus on Monday, Sept. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in South Gate, California. Westbrook, joined by his family, Westbrook Academy Chief of Schools Jason Marin, and Los Angeles Promise Fund President Veronica Melvin, welcomed over 400 students to the new […]

There’s no doubt that the NBA Draft is a great avenue for NBA teams to upgrade their roster with the bevy amount of young talent. But while drafting promising players is a great way for making key roster additions, that isn’t the only way for teams to change up their roster. In fact, teams can […]

In the summer of 2011, Chris Paul was destined to a trade from New Orleans to Hollywood. The only thing nobody knew was whether he’d start the season as the point guard of the LA Lakers or Clippers.  While the Clippers eventually won the CP3 sweepstakes (thanks to former commissioner David Stern’s intervention), it makes […]

When Hall of Famer center Shaquille O’Neal left Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to join Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in 2004, he had one goal: winning a championship. That’s precisely what happened in their second season together. Shaq and Wade led the Heat to an NBA title against Dirk Nowitzki and the […]

In the latest episode of the “OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared insights into his time playing alongside Kobe Bryant during their tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal, who played eight seasons with Bryant, provided a glimpse into the motivational tactics he used to push his former […]

Once upon a time, Kobe Bryant made a surprise appearance at a Drew League game. While some NBA stars would normally participate in the pro-am league, especially during the off-season, fans rarely get to see the biggest stars play. Like for example, when LeBron James played in his first Drew League game, the gym was […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been known to terrorize an NBA franchise or two over the course of his 21-year NBA career. Although that dominance hasn’t quite reached the same level of consistency during his time with the Lakers, there was an eight year run from 2011-2018 when James did not lose a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has carved out an incredible NBA career for himself. The nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA team member, and four-time All-Defensive team member bounced back from an incredible injury early in his professional career. He says he couldn’t have done it without a little-known phone call from one Kobe Bryant of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ former center Dwight Howard had a solid career in Tinseltown before heading for the greener pastures of retirement. Howard is known for his outspoke opinions on the world of NBA basketball including one shared on a GOAT debate between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan recently. Howard found himself in a firestorm […]

As a tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant’s Pennsylvania upbringing, Penn State football announced they are traveling in their own colorway iteration of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro this year. Already one of the most popular shoes in Nike’s arsenal, it’s a nice touch for the program to honor Bryant during […]

Since the passing of former NBA star Kobe Bryant, fans across the world have taken to celebrating Aug. 24 as ‘Kobe Day’ due to 8/24, the jersey numbers Bryant wore during his career. But maybe there’s a little magic in the air that day, at least according to Bryant’s old Los Angeles Lakers teammate Metta […]

Former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas has had an enviable career in the NBA. Besides All-Star selections, Thomas also became an MVP Finalist in 2016-2017 and scored a playoff career-high 53 points in a heroic performance against the Washington Wizards. However, a hip injury turned Isaiah Thomas into a journeyman, but through it all, the […]