Those that knew Kobe Bryant well believed his Hall of Fame speech would have been as unique as his on-court performances.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
As Kobe Bryant heads into Hall of Fame, was he the greatest Laker ever?
Magic Johnson and others have called Kobe Bryant the greatest Laker of all time. But other Lakers greats have expressed less certainty.
LA Lakers unveil 2019-20 NBA championship banner while LeBron James and Anthony Davis nurse injuries
With about 4,000 fans in attendance, LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers unveil their 2019-20 NBA championship banner at Staples Center.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown out for season with injured left wrist
The Celtics announced that All-Star guard Jaylen Brown will miss the rest of the 2021-21 season after doctors determined he will need surgery.
Lakers’ LeBron James returns from injury, but ‘I don’t think I’ll ever get back to 100%’
LeBron James said he might ‘never get back to 100%’ after returning from his high right ankle sprain in the Lakers’ 110-106 loss to the Kings.
Lakers’ LeBron James could return for Friday’s game vs. Kings
Lakers have struggled without James, going 8-14 during James’ absence.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love on inbounds pass snafu: ‘The intent there wasn’t malicious’
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love opens up on the incident in Monday’s Toronto Raptors game and the challenges he has faced.
Nuggets say Nikola Jokić ‘has got 56 moments where he’s shown he’s MVP.’ Others can also count the ways
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic could become the first center to win the MVP award since Shaquille O’Neal in 2000.
Opinion: Will the Lakers’ patience with Anthony Davis’ return pay off?
The Lakers were cautious in bringing Anthony Davis back, and he’s on a minutes restriction to start. They hope that patience pays off.
Magic Johnson on taking COVID-19 vaccine, Lakers’ players comfort level & attending games
The NBA and the NBPA have not required players to take the COVID vaccine, but they’re hoping ex players like Magic Johnson can persuade them to do so.