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Carmelo Anthony and the rest of the Portland Trail Blazers played against the Indiana Pacers and won, 139-129. However, only a few people were in the mood to celebrate as Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing loomed a heavy cloud over the Moda Center. The team played solid basketball, and Anthony himself had a decent stat line […]

On Sunday morning, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant responded to Shareef O’Neal’s Instagram story. Shareef — the 20-year-old son of another Lakers legend and Bryant’s close friend Shaquille O’Neal — has developed a relationship with the Black Mamba whom he refers to as “uncle.” Just a few hours after their casual exchange of messages […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard dedicated Sunday night’s game in Amway Center to one of the NBA’s all-time greats, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe recently passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant, was also one of the victims along with seven others. After winning a championship […]

The NBA now lives in a reality where Kobe Bryant is without us. The Los Angeles Lakers legend is going to be badly missed by everyone in the league, and fans are starting a movement to immortalize his impact on the game of basketball by turning him into the NBA logo. A Change.org petition started […]

In the NFL, quarterbacks are not allowed to wear numbers past 20. That limits their options, of course, especially if their previous number is taken by another player. For New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, that meant finding a new number. When Jones arrived to the Giants as a rookie in late April of 2019, […]

Before Sunday night’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards in the State Farm Arena, basketball fans echoed chants of “Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!.” The crowd also stood for a moment of silence as the video board displayed an image of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Consequently, Hawks sophomore Trae Young started […]

As the tragic news broke, many celebrities and fellow NBA players mourned the loss of basketball all-time great Kobe Bryant. Most of the teams who had games scheduled for the night took 8-second and 24-second violations, in honor of the two numbers Bryant wore for his long storied career. Players in the league also took […]

Most basketball fans still cannot fathom the reality that retired Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are no longer with us. The father and daughter pair were among the nine people who tragically perished on Sunday after their helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California. Bryant, who is one of the most beloved […]

Tragedy struck the NBA world after it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is among the nine people killed in a a helicopter crash. Players around the league have since offered their condolences while describing just how much of an impact he had on them and the game of basketball. Golden State […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki spoke out on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Via Twitter, Nowitzki briefly recalled how excited he was in coming home to see Bryant dominate in the fourth quarter. The Mavs icon also acknowledged how Bryant served as an inspiration to him and everyone else. Finally, Nowitzki shared his sympathies […]

Like the rest of the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves were shocked to learn of the tragic passing of one of the game’s greatest in Kobe Bryant. Karl-Anthony Towns, who managed to play against Kobe in his final NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was affected by the star’s sudden passing. The Timberwolves big man […]

Apart from his five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s legacy is built upon how he inspired this generation of basketball players. The 41-year-old retired superstar and his daughter Gianna Bryant were confirmed dead on Sunday, after figuring in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Among those who looked up to Bryant […]

The world is mourning right at the moment after the news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing on Sunday. The tragic development has left the entire NBA in shambles, including Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach and Bryant’s former teammate Tyron Lue. Shortly after the Clippers’ 112-97 road win against the Orlando Magic […]

Sunday saw a massive loss to the sports world. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was tragically killed in a helicopter accident along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and a few others. The sports world has been reacting to this untimely passing all day long. And now, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker has responded as […]

Tributes for Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant keep coming in the hours following his death. The latest man to pay his respects to the late legend is Zion Williamson, the electrifying rookie of the New Orleans Pelicans. The forward was interviewed after his Pelicans won over the Boston Celtics, 108-123, to ask him about […]

The No. 24 will never again be worn by a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Mavs owner Mark Cuban announced the organization has decided to retire the No. 24 in honor of the late Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others: Dallas […]

The City of Angels is crying: Kobe Bryant prematurely gained his wings. The Los Angeles Lakers legend and future Hall of Famer died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, and everyone in the league was caught off guard by his sudden passing. However, the basketball world wasn’t the only place affected by Kobe’s departure. Plenty […]

Miami Heat legend and recently retired guard Dwyane Wade became emotional as he took to Instagram to discuss his feelings following the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Wade called Bryant’s passing “one of the saddest days” of his lifetime and a “nightmare.” he also thanked Kobe and admitted he […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young began Sunday evening’s game against the Washington Wizards by unveiling a No. 8 jersey in honor of his idol, Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a tragic helicopter accident on Sunday morning in Calabasas. Young ended the first half by drilling a half-court buzzer-beater, appearing to dedicate the shot […]

Former Boston Celtics great Larry Bird released a statement following the loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. Bird stated that the Lakers icon should be remembered not only for his prowess on the basketball floor, but also for the “many intellectual and creative talents” he possessed. Statement from Larry Bird on […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley spoke volumes about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the aftermath of his passing as the result of a helicopter accident on Sunday morning. Riley extended his condolences to Bryant’s family, who also mourn the loss of Gianna Bryant, as well as the seven other passengers said to be […]

The entire NBA community is still reeling from the shockingly sudden death of Kobe Bryant. Everyone across the league expressed their condolences for the Los Angeles Lakers legend through various available media. Lower Merion High School, his alma mater where he played amateur hoops, also shared their condolences to the Bryant family by releasing a […]

The tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant has sent shockwaves through the basketball world. Among those affected are San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan and head coach Gregg Popovich. Considered by many to be one of the greatest NBA players of all time, Bryant, was involved in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, […]

The sports world lost an absolute legend today. NBA superstar Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter accident on Sunday. Obviously, this has shocked the world. Not just the basketball world, or the sports world, but the entire world. Everyone has been paying their respects to Bryant and his family. And videos have been […]

Amid the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, USA Basketball released a statement regarding the tragedy. “USA Basketball has lost a real champion,” the statement from USA Basketball started. “Women’s sports has lost one of their strongest advocates. Professional sports has lost a true legend who used his stature to make a […]

Kendrick Perkins became embroiled with a now-infamous Twitter beef with Kevin Durant earlier this month. Perkins called out Durant for joining a Golden State Warriors squad that previously won 73 wins. While the former teammates beef appeared personal, the death of Kobe Bryant has Perkins living in retrospect. Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens offered some valued perspective on the life and career of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the devastating wake of Bryant’s passing on Sunday. Stevens said that Kobe was the modern generation’s equivalent of Michael Jordan: Brad Stevens on this younger generation: “Kobe’s their Jordan.” — Jay King […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young paid tribute to the late NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the team’s game on Sunday. Against the Washington Wizards, Young, who usually wears number 11, wore number a number eight jersey for the game per Fred Katz of The Athletic. The gesture, an obvious tribute […]

The New York Knicks are hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, but before they started play, the ‘Bockers adorned the arena with purple and gold lighting in memory of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter accident on Sunday morning. The outside of MSG […]

The news of Kobe Bryant’s death is still shaking the world. The Lakers legend was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday alongside his daughter, Gianna. Accordingly, the sports world has been grieving. Fellow Lakers legend Magic Johnson knows how precious life is given he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991. Thankfully, Magic is still […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and team chairman Steve Ballmer released a statement on Sunday regarding the tragic loss of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Full statement from Steve Ballmer, L.A. Clippers Chairman, on behalf of the organization: pic.twitter.com/BcAl7Jp8TB — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 26, 2020 As the Lakers same-city rivals, the Clippers […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers executive Jerry West released a statement following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna as result of a plane crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. West, who is currently an exec with the Los Angeles Clippers, also  said: “I watched him grow from an energetic kid into the […]

Michael Jordan has issued a statement on the tragic death of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The former Lakers star, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash in California. Bryant was reportedly en route to a travel basketball game with his daughter, […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was visibly emotional as he spoke about the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant on Sunday in Calabasas. Rivers iterated “We’re all Lakers today” as he spoke about Bryant while struggling to find the words to describe his emotions. Doc Rivers: "Everybody right now is […]

President Donald Trump responded to the tragic news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas: Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020 Kobe […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were traveling back to LA when they received word of the death of franchise legend Kobe Bryant. The Purple and Gold were flying from Philadelphia to L.A. following a 108-91 loss to the Sixers on Saturday night. Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times reported that the Lakers players […]

Before the Pro Bowl on Sunday, those playing in the NFC versus AFC All-Star game received the heartbreaking news that basketball legend Kobe Bryant had passed away. Bryant and his daughter Gianna Marie (GiGi for short) along with three others died on Sunday in a fatal helicopter accident outside of Los Angeles. Kobe passed away […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued an official statement following the death of NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as a result of a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. Silver iterated that Kobe was a tremendous talent, but also that he would most be remembered for “inspiring people around the world to […]

Former United States President Barack Obama took to Twitter on Sunday to offer his condolences to Kobe Bryant’s family following news of the death of the Los Angeles Lakers great, as well as his daughter Gianna and three others as the result of a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Obama lamented the fact that Bryant’s […]