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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 […]

Before the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic on Sunday — the day Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash — Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had some words of encouragement for his teammates. Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet told reporters on Thursday that Leonard told the team to […]

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 […]

The NBA has announced major changes to the All-Star Game format, including a tribute for the late Kobe Bryant. Quarters will consist of a mini-game to benefit charity before an untimed fourth quarter with a target score will decide which team walks away with the win. Scores will be reset back to 0-0 at the […]

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 […]

Grammy-award winning artist Beyonce is the latest to pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, who passed away on Sunday following a tragic helicopter crash. Beyonce, a regular fixture in Los Angeles Lakers games in Staples Center, used her Instagram account as her avenue to honor one of the greatest players this sport has ever […]

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 […]

Kobe Bryant was not only important to the Los Angeles Lakers, but to the entire NBA as a whole. His incredible ability to shoot the ball and his unrelenting determination for excellence influenced many of today’s modern stars. Without him, Kyrie Irving wouldn’t be the lethal offensive weapon he is today. After the Brooklyn Nets’ […]

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 — […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts wore a pair of Kobe’s in their game against the Houston Rockets in honor of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California. They were heading to the Mamba […]

After leading his team to a 10-point win on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving spoke on the tragic death of former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away this weekend after a helicopter crash took his life and eight other passengers, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant. […]

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 honored the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant on Wednesday, and Kyrie Irving can’t help but be emotional. Kobe and Gigi were among the nine people who died in a helicopter crash last Sunday in Calabasas, California. They were heading to the Mamba Academy at Thousand […]

In his first game back since last January, Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo dedicated a clutch shot to the late Kobe Bryant. Down three to the Chicago Bulls with 14.3 seconds left, the former Indiana Hoosier didn’t take a lot of time to fire up a long three in the face of the defender […]

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 […]

People all around the world have found ways to honor the late Kobe Bryant after the 41-year-old passed away in a helicopter crash this past weekend. Apparently, mourning is not limited to real people as Disneyland’s ‘Fab 5’ of Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto (or those who are dressed in character) had their own […]

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 […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson expects star point guard Kyrie Irving to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday despite the tragic death of Irving’s idol, Kobe Bryant. Irving didn’t play on Sunday versus the New York Knicks, the day Bryant passed away. Nets coach Kenny Atkinson says Kyrie Irving is still expected to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away on Sunday. A helicopter accident took the lives of Bryant (41) and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, as well as a few others. The sports world has been in mourning for the past few days. That has included NBA players and teams honoring Bryant. Not […]