Police authorities got upset after TMZ, a celebrity gossip website, was first to report the death of Kobe Bryant without allowing authorities time to notify the family members of the victims.
NBA star Kobe Bryant is one of the nine casualties in a helicopter crash in LA, California. (Photo : Reuters) The entire world is mourning the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic incident in Calabasas near Los Angeles, California on Sunday morning.
Shaquille O’Neal beamed like a child as his huge bronze statue was unveiled at Star Plaza in Staples Center; fans thought that the chances of having Kobe Bryant at the event was as dim as Shaq landing a free throw.
Magic Johnson has been given a spot in the Lakers front office as the main adviser to Lakers President Jim Buss. The Laker legend said that if given the power, he would also like to recruit Kobe Bryant as well in joining the cause of rebuilding the franchise.
Kobe Bryant's jersey and HS basketball memorabilia were stolen from their case in his alma mater in Pennsylvania. Sources say that there was very little value in the stolen items and the jersey was in fact a replica.
Former Lakers guard Smush Parker wants to join Ice Cube's new 3-on-3 league, the Big3. In terms of teammates, he was very specific: he wants to team up again with former teammates Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom.
Even as he preps for what could be the second run of back-to-backNBA titles of his career, LeBron James senses the end is near as he sees many other stars before him head towards retirement.
It'll be a different world for L.A. Lakers fans this 2016-2017 season. For the first time in two decades, L.A. won't have Kobe Bryant to anchor their attack. While that reality may still qualify as culture shock for some, it may actually not be as bad as it sounds to those willing to give these new look Lakers half a chance.
Could the Los Angeles Lakers really be considering dismantling what would be their first version of themselves in the post Kobe Bryant era before so much as taking a real look at the team?
The season of the Ben Simmons sweepstakes has officially arrived. The season of the Ben Simmons sweepstakes has officially arrived. The NBA Draft Lottery kicks off Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers having a 20 percent chance of landing the top overall pick and earning the right to learn if Simmons might ultimately be able to fill Kobe Bryant's shoes.
Carmelo Anthony knows he has to do his part and it all starts by taking a more active role in the offseason. The Knicks will need more help, but with a limited cap space, their prospects may be limited.
The Los Angeles Lakers backcourt duo of Jordan Clarkson and D'Angelo Russell is now called the "Swag Bros." With their potential, can they become the next "Splash Bros." or even better?
Kobe Bryant will be facing LeBron James for the final time in Thursday's Cavs-Lakers game. However, Lakers head coach Byron Scott said that Bryant is questionable to play in the game due to a sore shoulder.
The Los Angeles Lakers handed the Golden State Warriors a shocking 112-95 defeat last Sunday at the Staples Center. Heading into the game, the Lakers are the worst team in the Western Conference while the Warriors have the best record in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant played his final game in Chicago and like in most of the basketball courts he made his final appearance, there was nostalgia.
