Lakers return to practice; coach says team wants to make Kobe proud

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the practice Court on Wednesday for the first time since Sunday's helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others, with head coach Frank Vogel calling the session "therapeutic."   

Ticket prices approach $1,000 for first Lakers game after death of Kobe Bryant

Ticket prices for the first Los Angeles Lakers game following the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant have skyrocketed, as fans return to what many have called “the house that Kobe built.” 

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. 

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.

Gianna 'GiGi' Bryant, 13, among nine victims of Calabasas helicopter crash

Rising 13-year-old basketball star Gianna Bryant and her dad, retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant, were among the nine victims killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning, officials said. 

Kobe Bryant dead: NBA urged by fans to change logo, honoring late Lakers legend

Kobe Bryant’s death sent shockwaves through the world Sunday, and fans of the five-time NBA champion and the late Los Angeles Lakers legend called on the league to make a change.

LeBron 'King' James named AP's male athlete of the decade

The man called “King” spent the last decade reigning over all others — with no signs of slowing down.

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.

Joann Buss, wife of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, dies

JoAnn Buss, the wife of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss and the mother of Jeanie Buss, the team's current controlling owner, has died, the Lakers announced on Monday.

NBA ’19-20: Suspense returns; LA teams seek Hollywood ending

For five years the NBA Finals have returned to the same spot, the longest run ever in one Western Conference location.

LeBron James responds to China controversy, says Rockets 'Morey' wasn’t educated’ on China tweet

LeBron James believes Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “was either misinformed or not really educated on the situation” regarding the potential consequences of his actions when he tweeted in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

Lakers legend Jerry West to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom today from President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

LaVar and Lonzo Ball talk JBA league, Lebron James the LA Laker and more
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LaVar and Lonzo Ball joined us on Good Day LA to talk about the Junior Basketball Association (JBA) league, Lebron James coming to the Los Angeles Lakers and more.

LaVar and Lonzo Ball: Becoming a father, Taylor Swift fandom, rapping and more
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LaVar Ball and his Laker son Lonzo Ball joined us together on Good Day LA and talked about their Facbeook Watch series "Ball in the Family," Lonzo becoming a dad and more!

Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one against Lavar Ball
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Lonzo and Lavar Ball joined us on Good Day LA -- Watch as Elex Michaelson challenges Lavar to a little one-on-one!