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When it comes to Utah Jazz rising star rookie shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, he will need all the help he can get against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Luckily, Los Angeles Lakers legendary retired shooting guard Kobe Bryant has his back. According to Jazz beat reporter Andy Larsen of KSL.com, Mitchell was flattered […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to a second-consecutive first-round playoff exit that has pushed the franchise toward some much-needed rebuilding over the offseason. However, it did feature continued improvement from star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, becoming one of the league’s top players. The 23-year-old took another leap forward as a scorer averaging a career-high 26.9 points per […]

It’s only a matter of time before former Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young invades the shore of the NBA with the 2018 NBA Draft only less than two months away from happening. For now, though, Young is content getting gifts like this one from no other than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant himself. This […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

Prior to Game 5, Russell Westbrook hasn’t been having a very good series against the Utah Jazz. Not just because the Oklahoma City Thunder are losing but statistically, his numbers simply are not up to par with the usual standards many expect from the triple-double king. That said, the reigning MVP put up quite a […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is venerated as a basketball god today. Yet some are not aware that he might have stepped on a few toes to achieve his stature. His former teammate Smush Parker was on the receiving end of such harsh words. As reported by Matt Caputo of Bleacher Report, Parker — […]

One of the biggest plays in Game 4 of the matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers was when Jrue Holiday somehow stayed inbounds late in the fourth quarter. It was originally ruled that he stepped out of bounds but after a review, it was determined that he stayed in bounds […]

As teams around the NBA were on the court in playoff contention on Wednesday night, news came down the wire stating that Erin Popovich, wife of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, had passed away due to health complications. Shortly after the report hit the air waves, several players — both past and present […]

BodyArmor; a sports drink that rivals market titans like Gatorade and Powerade, has taken its latest stride to take on the giants with four ads set to premiere today, written and directed by the Oscar-winning Kobe Bryant. The ads feature MVP frontrunner James Harden of the Houston Rockets and third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis, along with […]

Kyle Kuzma had perhaps the most impressive out of all rookie seasons for the Los Angels Lakers — not the most glamorous pick, but certainly the most productive — putting up a healthy 16.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game while being trusted into some important minutes. Yet even in his first season with the […]

It’s been a while since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant last played in an NBA game. While the itch to play again could still be there for the five-time NBA champion, the idea of coaching does not seem to be something Bryant is even remotely interested in. Nah… I coach with content #Detail https://t.co/X8z7i4UJp8 […]

Kobe Bryant had no problems picking a winner for this season’s Most Valuable Player award, immediately pointing at Houston Rockets guard James Harden as the definite nod for the coveted accolade. “I think what James has done from Game 1 all the way through Game 82 deserves to be rewarded,” said Bryant as a guest […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 League was a success in its inaugural season entertaining basketball fans during the NBA offseason. The three-on-three format brought a different dynamic to the basketball landscape and it could have a bright future ahead with a number of big-name stars from the NBA signing on for the second season which is set […]

One of the best stories to come out of the end of the season was that of Andre Ingram. The G League veteran finally got his chance in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers and he didn’t disappoint. In his first game against the Houston Rockets, he put up 19 points and showed his […]

According to an ESPN article from 2011, an average NBA career lasts for approximately five years. To triple that average and still remain an impactful player in a sport that is quite reliant on athleticism, explosiveness and tiresome scheduling truly is a remarkable feat. Only 151 players in NBA history managed to reach that longevity […]

James Harden’s 2017-18 season has been sensational. He leads the league in the following categories, via Basketball Reference and ESPN (he was narrowly edged out for Offensive Real Plus-Minus and Real Plus-Minus): -Points per game (30.4) -Total free throws made (624) -Total 3-pt field goals made (265) -Player efficiency rating (29.8) -Offensive win shares (11.6) -Win shares […]

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle enjoyed his best season thus far in the recently-concluded regular season and part of his success is due to knowing where he needs to find some dosage of wisdom. He needn’t look far as franchise legend Kobe Bryant was readily available to provide insights on how to hone […]

Whether you were alive at the time or not, the 1996 NBA Draft class will go down as arguably the greatest in league history amongst many fans across the world. This is a class that also included Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and recent Hall of Fame inductee in point guard Steve Nash. During an interview […]

Kobe Bryant can be regularly seen on TV again soon. However, it’s not because he’ll give his basketball career another try. Instead, the former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard will be hosting a show called Detail to be shown on ESPN+. It’s a show Bryant is currently promoting ahead of its premiere on Thursday. The […]

James Harden is a lock for the MVP award. Most NBA players believe so. Yet there are some whispers that other candidates deserve the award more than Harden. And Kobe Bryant, who won an MVP award himself, doesn’t quite understand the debate. For him, there should be no debate. Harden should be crowned MVP. As […]

It has been a rough season for the Boston Celtics, but despite the challenges, the team is still going to make the playoffs as a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, thanks in large part to Kyrie Irving’s exploits and the head coaching genius of Brad Stevens. With Irving now done for the rest […]

Ben Simmons has definitely caught the attention of Kobe Bryant. In fact, the former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard sounded as though he’s been paying close attention to the Philadelphia 76ers rookie point guard all season long when he spoke about Simmons on Wednesday. While praising Simmons, Bryant also alluded to the extra year that […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers scoring machine Kobe Bryant has made his picks known as to which teams he thinks are the current favorites to win it all this year. There are no surprises, however, as the Black Mamba revealed these squads to be the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors, per Ryan Ward of […]

With Dallas Mavericks 13-time NBA All-Star power forward Dirk Nowitzki planning on coming back for his 21st season in 2018-19, he has continued to get the utmost amount of praise from Los Angeles Lakers retired legendary shooting guard Kobe Bryant. According to a series of tweets on Wednesday from ClutchPoints’ own Ryan Ward, Bryant opened […]

Once pro athletes retire, a lot of them end up going into the booth or studio. Tony Romo is quickly on his way to becoming one of the better analysts of football, and Charles Barkley and Shaq are a pretty good duo on TNT’s “Inside The NBA.” But for Kobe Bryant, he is enjoying retirement […]

Andre Ingram’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers was the feel-good story that a nerve-wracking end-of-season stretch so badly needed. The 32-year-old rookie lit up the Staples Center, finishing with 19 points, three rebounds, three blocks, and a steal on a flowing 29 minutes on the floor. Ingram had spent a decade in the D […]

Most NBA players have a specific routine they go through before every game to get ready, and some are weirder than others. Bleacher Report recently posted an article about some of the pregame routines that some players do. Jason Terry wears the shorts of the opposing team to bed the night before a game to get […]

In the midst of a turbulent time following a colossal loss in the 2016 NBA Finals, Draymond Green felt the weight of the world fall upon him as his Golden State Warriors squandered a 3-1 lead after his Game 5 suspension, missing out on a second consecutive championship after a record-breaking season. It didn’t take […]

Arike Ogunbowale, who hit the game-winning shot to win the NCAA championship for the Notre Dame women’s team was surprised by none other than his idol and basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers great also brought a few gifts for her. Ogunbowale was recently at The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about how she […]

On Friday night before the Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center, the team honored one of their first superstars with a statue outside of the iconic arena. Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor became the latest Lakers legend to be immortalized in bronze joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry […]

Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are considered two of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history. As Bryant has five championships in seven NBA Finals appearances with the Los Angeles Lakers, Wade has three championships in five NBA Finals appearances with the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, the two future Hall of Famers never met in the […]

It’s been two years since Kobe Bryant last stepped on an NBA court. Hate him or love him, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar is surely missed by most fans. Though he may not be playing anymore, we’ve been lucky enough to still see his signature shoes being worn and manufactured. And per SoleCollector.com, new […]

ESPN announced on Thursday that Los Angeles Lakers legendary retired shooting guard Kobe Bryant will debut his new basketball analysis show, Detail, on April 12 exclusively on the network’s new direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service called ESPN+. Via an article written today by Gianina Thompson of ESPN: “Detail, which is written, produced and hosted by the Academy Award-winning […]

In 1995, Ed O’Bannon was on top of the world. He led UCLA to a championship while playing alongside fellow stars Toby Bailey, Tyus Edney, George Zidek, Cameron Dollar, and of course, his brother Charles. O’Bannon seemed destined for a long career in the NBA after making a name for himself as a Bruin. Unfortunately, much […]

Following one season with Arizona, Deandre Ayton declared for the 2018 NBA Draft after averaging 20.1 points and 11.6 rebounds. While there are many talented prospects in this year’s draft, Ayton is widely considered to be the top pick. On CBS Sports Radio with Tiki and Tierney, Ayton was asked which team he would like […]

Arike Ogunbowale lifted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball team to the National Championship game with a stunning win over the heavily-favorited UConn Huskies. After the Fighting Irish had blown a late lead in regulation, Ogunbowale hit a cold-blooded step back jumper with a second left in overtime to seal the huge victory. After […]

NBA salaries are some of the most lucrative in all of sports, with the best players’ contracts amounting to more than $200 million. The salary cap has hit the roof to the point where teams are able to offer huge contracts to today’s players. It’s never been better to be an NBA player than today given […]

Matt Barnes had a heated mini-rivalry with Kobe Bryant when they were playing against each other. Yet once, they donned the Los Angeles Lakers jersey together and the two became close friends. On the Unfiltered podcast, Barnes spoke about being teammates with the NBA great: “Amazing. Really cool, man. Especially because the way it came […]

Indiana Pacers swingman Lance Stephenson is trying to take over the crown as the sneaker king of the NBA. Though his latest sneaker snafu against the Los Angeles Lakers could cost him some reputation. Stephenson wore a custom pair of Nike Air Huarache 2K4, one of the first shoes The Black Mamba wore with Nike […]