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Los Angeles Lakers June 8

Kobe Bryant mural vandalized for 2nd time days before riots grip Los Angeles

A mural featuring Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna was defaced days before anti-ICE riots gripped the city of Los Angeles over the weekend.

Sports February 20

Trump announces Kobe Bryant, Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson statues for National Garden of American Heroes

President Trump announced Thursday that the National Garden of American Heroes will be getting statues of Kobe Bryant, Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson.

Los Angeles Lakers January 26

Sports world reflects on Kobe Bryant's impact on fifth anniversary of his death

A wave of tributes poured in online to commemorate the life of the late Kobe Bryant, whose 2020 death shook the sports world.

NBA July 16, 2024

Joe Bryant, father of NBA great Kobe Bryant, dead at 69

Joe Bryant, a former NBA player and the father of Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant, died after suffering a massive stroke this week. He was 69.

Los Angeles Lakers March 14, 2024

Shaq makes major distinction in GOAT debate among LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O'Neal talked about the major difference among LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan and it was all about perception on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers March 12, 2024

Kobe Bryant statue outside arena features misspellings; team to 'get it corrected soon'

A Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles needed to be corrected after it contained misspellings and formatting issues.

NBA March 12, 2024

First and only female NBA scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin shares details of new book 'In A League of Her Own'

In the book "In A League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports," Bonnie-Jill Laflin details sport legends' stories, including Danica Patrick, Billie Jean King and more.

Kobe Bryant February 9, 2024

First of 3 Kobe Bryant statues unveiled outside Lakers' arena in emotional ceremony

Kobe Bryant's family, Lakers executives and fans gathered in downtown Los Angeles outside the team’s home arena for the basketball player's legacy becoming immortalized.

Los Angeles Lakers December 15, 2023

Shohei Ohtani says old Kobe Bryant recruitment video was 'one of the highlights' of Dodgers' free agency pitch

The Los Angeles Dodgers called on Kobe Bryant to recruit Shohei Ohtani back in 2017 — and they dug up the unseen video to help seal the deal this time.

Kobe Bryant October 27, 2023

Kobe Bryant mural near Lakers arena to be kept after landlord ordered for removal

A mural featuring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven others in 2020, will be kept up for at least another year after the landlord of the building it is on ordered for it to be taken down.

NBA August 24, 2023

Anthony Edwards says he did not make comments to coach Steve Kerr about coming off Team USA's bench

Anthony Edwards, the top overall draft pick in 2020, became an All-Star for the first time this past NBA season. He recently signed a massive extension with the Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers August 24, 2023

Lakers unveil plans for Kobe Bryant statue outside Los Angeles arena: 'His legacy can be celebrated forever'

All-time NBA great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others in January 2020. Next year, he will be immortalized outside Crypto.com Arena.

Los Angeles Lakers August 13, 2023

Pau Gasol recalls bond with Kobe Bryant in emotional Hall of Fame speech: 'Elevated my game like no other'

Pau Gasol was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and during his acceptance speech, he discussed his first moment meeting the late Kobe Bryant.

Taylor Swift August 6, 2023

Taylor Swift shares Eras concert moment with Kobe Bryant's daughter, years after late NBA star's appearance

Taylor Swift gave Kobe Bryant's daughter Bianka a special memory at her concert on Thursday, years after Bryant showed up on Swift's stage himself.

New York Jets August 5, 2023

Darrelle Revis likens connection with Deion Sanders to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in Hall of Fame speech

New York Jets legend Darrelle Revis likened his comparison to Deion Sanders to that of Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.

Kobe Bryant July 6, 2023

Kobe Bryant revealed as NBA 2K cover athlete for fourth time

NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was announced Thursday as the cover athlete for NBA 2K24. It's the fourth time Bryant will be on the cover of NBA 2K.

NBA May 1, 2023

Vanessa Bryant, wife of late Kobe Bryant, shares emotional remembrance of daughter Gianna on her birthday

On what would've been her 17th birthday, Giannia Bryant, the daughter of NBA great Kobe Bryant, was remembered by her mother, Vanessa, in several emotional posts on Monday.

Los Angeles Lakers February 28, 2023

Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, settles remaining claims over crash-site photos for nearly $30 million

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, has agreed to end her court battle with Los Angeles County for close to $30 million.

CeeDee Lamb February 23, 2023

Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb pays tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant with massive back tattoo

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recently got a massive back tattoo that includes a photo of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, a jaguar and a Spartan warrior.

Los Angeles Lakers January 31, 2023

Newest Laker Rui Hachimura paying homage to Kobe, Gianna Bryant with jersey number

Newly acquired Los Angeles Laker Rui Hachimura has chosen No. 28 to be his jersey number. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss says it's to pay homage to Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

SPORTS January 27, 2023

Reactions pour in across the sports world on third anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

January 26, 2023, is the third anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others who perished in a helicopter crash in California.

Los Angeles Lakers December 6, 2022

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's 2000 Lakers title ring put on auction

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and former Lakers owner Jerry Buss were good friends, which resulted in the former being gifted a 2000 NBA title ring. It's now going on auction.

NBA December 1, 2022

Warriors' Bob Myers tired of hearing 'Mamba Mentality', suggests athletes ‘Come up with something else’

Warriors GM Bob Myers decided to offer his opinion on why many of people who have used the term 'Mamba Mentality' should just leave it alone.

California November 21, 2022

Natalia Bryant, daughter of late Kobe Bryant, files restraining order request against alleged stalker

Natalia Bryant, the 19-year-old daughter of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, filed a temporary restraining order against a 32-year-old man on Monday in California.

Los Angeles Lakers September 14, 2022

Kobe Bryant's teammate reveals how 'intense' his Michael Jordan obsession really was

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant looked up to Michael Jordan like so many others, but in a new documentary, we learn from his teammates just how obsessed he was.

Kobe Bryant August 30, 2022

Vanessa Bryant jury award to be slashed by $1M due to error, report

The $16 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won last week against Los Angeles County over the leak of gruesome crash-site photos will be cut by $1 million, a new report says.

NBA August 29, 2022

Julius Erving doesn't think NBA should retire Kobe Bryant's number league-wide like Bill Russell

Julius Erving explains why he doesn't believe the NBA should retire Kobe Bryant's number league-wide like they did for Bill Russell last month. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash.

Kobe Bryant August 26, 2022

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant to donate $16m award to charity: lawyer

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant intends to donate her multimillion-dollar verdict in Los Angeles trial over the sharing of gruesome photos of her loved one's remains.

Kobe Bryant August 24, 2022

Vanessa Bryant wins lawsuit against Los Angeles County over invasion of privacy, awarded $16 million

Vanessa Bryant won her lawsuit against Los Angeles County over an invasion of privacy claim after her husband, Kobe Bryant, died in a helicopter crash.

Kobe Bryant August 19, 2022

Vanessa Bryant weeps on witness stand over leaked photos of Kobe Bryant's remains

Vanessa Bryant weeped as she recounted first learning that photos of the remains of her late husband, NBA star Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, were leaked.