Basketball News
Kobe Bryant, Transformational Star of the N.B.A., Dies in Helicopter Crash
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2020 03:21
Bryant, 41, who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, was traveling to a basketball game with his 13-year-old daughter when they and seven other people perished in the crash.
Mark Cuban: 'Number 24 Will Never Again Be Worn By a Dallas Maverick'
SLAMonline - 27 Jan 2020 13:48
In the wake of Kobe Bryant‘s tragic death in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that the franchise is retiring his iconic No. 24 jersey. Cuban joined the massive outpouring o...
Kobe Bryant was preparing to dominate Hollywood as he did NBA
ESPN - 27 Jan 2020 15:58
Even as Bryant was about to earn his first Academy Award, he said coaching his daughter in hoops took precedence.
In Europe, Kobe recalled for his 'Italian qualities'
ESPN - 27 Jan 2020 01:25
In Europe, where Kobe Bryant grew up, the retired NBA star is being remembered for his "Italian qualities."
Grizzlies' Allen out indefinitely; Jackson recalled
ESPN - 27 Jan 2020 19:29
The Memphis Grizzlies have lost guard Grayson Allen indefinitely to a hip injury and recalled forward Josh Jackson from the G League.
Memphis Grizzlies Recall Josh Jackson
SLAMonline - 27 Jan 2020 19:02
After 26 games with the team’s G League squad, Josh Jackson has been recalled by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 23-year-old former lottery pick has averaged 20.3 points and 7.5 rebounds in the minor league so far this seas...
Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen out with hip injury
InsideHoops - 27 Jan 2020 19:02
The Memphis Grizzlies today provided a medical update on guard Grayson Allen: During Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons, Allen fell awkwardly on his left leg, causing him to exit for further evaluation. Subsequent...
The Basketball World Mourns the Death of Kobe and His Daughter Gianna
SLAMonline - 27 Jan 2020 15:59
Words can't describe what the sports world is feeling right now. Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash near Calabasas on Sunday morning. Bryant was 41. For tw...
Young pays tribute to Kobe with 45 in Hawks' win
ESPN - 27 Jan 2020 08:26
Sunday's game wasn't easy for Trae Young, who was mentored by Kobe Bryant and had a special relationship with the former NBA star's 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
Bond Over Beethoven Led to Kobe Bryant's Oscar for 'Dear Basketball'
The New York Times - 27 Jan 2020 03:54
A shared love for the master composer connected the Lakers legend who died on Sunday and the illustrator of the short film based on Bryant's retirement poem.
Ionescu on bond with Kobe: 'This season's for him'
ESPN - 27 Jan 2020 02:20
Fighting back tears, Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu told ESPN that she is dedicating her senior season to close friend Kobe Bryant. "Everything I do, I do it for him," she said.