Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action

Red roses adorned the courtside seats where Kobe and Gianna Bryant sat at the last Los Angeles Lakers game they attended. On the overhead video board, photos of Bryant in action for the Lakers alternated with those of the other seven people who were killed alongside him and his 13-year-old daughter in a helicopter crash.

Remembering Kobe: Archived video from 2007 features NBA legend's first kids camp

Back in 2007 a group of lucky kids got the chance to be on the court with NBA legend Kobe Bryant. In July of that year, FOX 11's Hal Eisner was front and center on the court when Kobe trained and practiced with kids at Kobe Academy at Loyola Marymount.

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. 

Lakers prepare for Friday's game, first since Kobe's death
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The Lakers are playing their first game on Friday. Hailey Winslow joins us from Staples Center with more on that-- and a Clippers game tonight which is also expected to be emotional.

Lakers speak for first time since Kobe Bryant's death
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The LA Lakers took to the practice court on Wednesday at their facility in El Segundo. It's the first time we've heard from the organization since Kobe Bryant's death.

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.