Lakers to face Portland Trail Blazers in first home game since Kobe Bryant's tragic death
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon.
NBA changing All-Star Game format, adding a Kobe tribute
The NBA said there will be multiple tributes to Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the seven others who lost their lives in Sunday’s helicopter crash throughout All-Star weekend, including the showcase game on Feb. 16.
The NBA said there will be multiple tributes to Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the seven others who lost their lives in Sunday’s helicopter crash throughout All-Star weekend, including the showcase game on Feb. 16.
Patrick Ewing remembers Kobe Bryant as a 'fierce competitor'
At a news conference held before Georgetown basketball’s Tuesday game against Butler, head coach Patrick Ewing shared his grief over the sudden loss of his former rival, Kobe Bryant and Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter.
At a news conference held before Georgetown basketball’s Tuesday game against Butler, head coach Patrick Ewing shared his grief over the sudden loss of his former rival, Kobe Bryant and Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter.
Federal officials investigate deadly helicopter crash that killed nine, including Kobe Bryant
Federal authorities began an investigation at sunrise Monday following the deadly Calabasas helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, longtime baseball coach John Altobelli, and six others.
Federal authorities began an investigation at sunrise Monday following the deadly Calabasas helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, longtime baseball coach John Altobelli, and six others.
Petition to change NBA logo to feature late Kobe Bryant gets millions of signatures
One of the ways some hope to immortalize Bryant is by changing the NBA’s logo to feature him.
One of the ways some hope to immortalize Bryant is by changing the NBA’s logo to feature him.
LeBron James breaks silence on Kobe Bryant's death: 'I'm heartbroken and devastated my brother!'
LeBron James broke his silence on Kobe Bryant’s death on Monday night, writing a heartfelt caption on Instagram and posting several photos of the late Los Angeles Lakers star.
LeBron James broke his silence on Kobe Bryant’s death on Monday night, writing a heartfelt caption on Instagram and posting several photos of the late Los Angeles Lakers star.
NBA postpones Lakers-Clippers game over continuing impact of Kobe's death
With the Lakers reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA postponed the team's scheduled game tomorrow night against the Clippers at Staples Center.
With the Lakers reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA postponed the team's scheduled game tomorrow night against the Clippers at Staples Center.
Kobe Bryant will be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class, chairman says
The chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, will be inducted into the 2020 class.
The chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, will be inducted into the 2020 class.
‘More than an athlete’: Kobe Bryant prayer vigil to be held at African American Civil War Memorial
D.C. will hold a prayer vigil on Friday, Jan. 31 to honor the life and legacy of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.
D.C. will hold a prayer vigil on Friday, Jan. 31 to honor the life and legacy of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.
Music stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys award show
Host Alicia Keys said she was feeling “crazy sad” about Bryant. She was joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who collectively sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.”
Host Alicia Keys said she was feeling “crazy sad” about Bryant. She was joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who collectively sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.”
Former NBA player caught on camera being beaten in DC-area street, TMZ reports
Former NBA player and college star Delonte West is recovering after being beaten in a D.C. area street, according to a report.
Former NBA player and college star Delonte West is recovering after being beaten in a D.C. area street, according to a report.
Wizards' Isaiah Thomas ejected less than 2 minutes into game after contact with official
Just last month, Thomas received a two-game suspension after walking into the stands in Philadelphia to confront two fans who were heckling him.
Just last month, Thomas received a two-game suspension after walking into the stands in Philadelphia to confront two fans who were heckling him.
LeBron James named male athlete of the decade
He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.
He was a runaway winner in a vote of AP member sports editors and AP beat writers, easily outpacing runner-up Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.
Wizards' Isaiah Thomas says Frosty giveaway led to confrontation with fan in stands
Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected from the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night after he confronted a spectator in the stands — who he said repeatedly cursed and gave the middle finger because he was upset the team's loss wouldn't get him a free milkshake.
Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was ejected from the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night after he confronted a spectator in the stands — who he said repeatedly cursed and gave the middle finger because he was upset the team's loss wouldn't get him a free milkshake.
Injured Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura to miss at least 5 games
Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss at least the team's next five games after hurting his groin.
Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss at least the team's next five games after hurting his groin.
John Wall's mom, Frances Pulley, dies after cancer battle: reports
Frances Pulley, the mother of Washington Wizards' point guard John Wall, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to the basketball star's former coach John Calipari.
Frances Pulley, the mother of Washington Wizards' point guard John Wall, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to the basketball star's former coach John Calipari.
Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura growing with each game in NBA
In what could best be described as a veteran move, Rui Hachimura tried to duck out of doing a postgame media session by pleading that he was worried about missing the Washington Wizards' team flight out of town.
In what could best be described as a veteran move, Rui Hachimura tried to duck out of doing a postgame media session by pleading that he was worried about missing the Washington Wizards' team flight out of town.
Backyard Band, EU featuring Sugar Bear to jumpstart Washington Wizards free concert series with 'Go-Go Night'
The concert is free to anyone who purchased a game ticket.
The concert is free to anyone who purchased a game ticket.
Lamar Odom ‘got saved’ Sunday, credits Jesus for keeping him alive after near-death incident
Lamar Odom made a public declaration of his conversion to Christianity, thanking Jesus for keeping him alive.
Lamar Odom made a public declaration of his conversion to Christianity, thanking Jesus for keeping him alive.