Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48

Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48. 

One year later: Celebrating Kobe Bryant's career highlights

A year after the world lost one of the biggest sports icons in history, the legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through generations of athletes, the city of Los Angeles, philanthropy, literature and beyond. To celebrate his life, we are looking back on some of his biggest moments. 

Celebrities, sports community pay tribute to Kobe Bryant one year after deadly helicopter crash

From nationally-televised tribute videos to an executive order pushing for a statue in Washington, D.C., here's what the biggest stars in Hollywood and in sports did to honor Kobe Bryant.

Lake Elsinore artists honor Kobe Bryant's legacy with mural

Not everyone can make the drive to Los Angeles to check out most of the Kobe murals so the SoCal artists decided to bring the mural to Riverside County.

Fans flock to Kobe Bryant murals across Southern California
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Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the horrific helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others.

FOX 11's Liz Habib recounts Kobe Bryant's legacy, tragic death

FOX 11’s Liz Habib shares her perspective as she remembers the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant nearly one year after his passing. 

NBA great John Salley remembers Kobe Bryant

Four-time NBA champ John Salley looks back on his time with the Lakers and spending time with young Kobe Bryant.

NBA great John Salley remembers Kobe Bryant
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Four-time NBA champ John Salley looks back on his time with the Lakers and spending time with young Kobe Bryant.

'This kid's a pro': Kobe Bryant's high school coach reflects on his legacy

Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots. 

Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.

SoCal native James Harden traded to Brooklyn Nets in blockbuster trade: source

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to acquire three-time scoring champion James Harden from the Houston Rockets, a deal that reunites him with Kevin Durant and gives him the move that he has sought for weeks, said a person with knowledge of the situation.

Lakers look to visit White House after Biden takes office, report says

The Lakers are looking to bring back the longtime tradition of visiting the White House to celebrate the team's championship run.

Seven Clippers staffers in quarantine after one tests positive for COVID-19

A member of the Los Angeles Clippers' support staff tested positive for COVID-19 and is one of seven staffers in quarantine away from the team, according to a report.

Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team

Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Food deals you can snack on when Lakers win during the 2020-2021 regular season

Fans won't be able to catch NBA games at Staples Center anytime soon but the Lakers are keeping some of their food promotions for those cheering from home!