Former top NBA pick Kwame Brown responds to criticism from ex-players

Gilbert Arenas said on the "All The Smoke" podcast hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson that Brown was a "show pony" and that being picked by Michael Jordan didn’t exactly help his confidence.

NBA play-in game: What you need to know before must-see LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry showdown

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have squared off four times for championships, back in the days of those Warriors-Cleveland matchups in the NBA Finals being annual events. They’ll square off Wednesday for a slightly different prize — the No. 7 seed in the West playoffs.

Kobe Bryant inducted into the Hall of Fame with Vanessa giving speech
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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday with a touching speech by his wife, Vanessa.

NBA stars, legends react to Kobe Bryant Hall-of-Fame induction

Saturday marked a historic but emotional day for the sports world as Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant was inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame.

'Your legacy lives forever': Magic Johnson honors fellow Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant

From one Los Angeles sports legend to another, Magic Johnson paid tribute to his dear friend Kobe Bryant on social media ahead of Bryant's posthumous Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday writing, “I know you're in heaven celebrating this moment.”

Vanessa Bryant gives fans a look inside Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame exhibit

Ahead of Kobe Bryant’s Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Vanessa Bryant gave a preview of the “Kobe: Basketball Life,” exhibit she helped design at the historic sports museum.

NBA stars pay tribute to Gianna Bryant by sporting 'Mambacita' gear

The leaguewide tribute comes as Vanessa Bryant unveiled the athleisure line Mambacita on May 1, what would have been Gianna “Gigi” Bryant's 15th birthday.

Los Angeles Lakers unveil 2020 championship banner at Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers' 17th championship banner from the 2019-20 NBA season will be unveiled at Staples Center on Wednesday ahead of their final home game of the season against the Houston Rockets. 

Lakers to unveil 17th championship banner
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The Los Angeles Lakers will hold a championship banner ceremony pregame Wednesday to celebrate the team's 17th NBA Final victory.

Anthony Davis takes charge in Lakers’ emphatic 123-110 win over Suns

Anthony Davis is playing like his superstar self again. At the same time, he’s reminding everyone just how dangerous the Los Angeles Lakers can be.

Clippers rout Lakers 118-94, move into No. 3 spot in West

Paul George led seven players in double figures with 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed a Lakers team minus LeBron James 118-94 on Thursday night, moving into the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference playoff race.