'Kobe Bryant Day': Celebrating Mamba's legacy in Los Angeles, Orange County and worldwide
Monday marks "Kobe Bryant Day," in the city of Los Angeles and in Orange County. While the special day has been made official in parts of Southern California, there are numerous ways to celebrate the NBA great and Los Angeles icon during Mamba Week from your living room, throughout the City of Angels, and beyond.
In Remembrance: A look back on Kobe Bryant's career highlights
Sunday marks what would have been NBA legend Kobe Bryant's 42nd birthday. It also marks the start of Mamba Week, and to continue celebrating his legacy, here's a look back on some of his greatest career moments.
Minnesota wins 2020 NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick
The NBA will hold a lottery Thursday night to determine positioning in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he was disrespected by deputy because he was Black
Toronto Raptors president says the viral video showing the shoving incident with an Alameda Co. sheriff’s deputy boils down to him being disrespected because he’s Black.
Toronto Raptors president to countersue deputy for fraud and 'excessive force'
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
LeBron James wears knockoff MAGA hat before game: 'Make America Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor'
LeBron James' hat was a parody of President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto from his first presidential campaign, but instead it read, “Make America Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor.”
New video: Sheriff’s deputy the 'undeniably initial aggressor' in Toronto Raptors shoving match
The release of this 11-second encounter is the first time the public has been able to view the video. Up until now, the public had to rely on witness accounts.
LeBron James says NBA won't be 'sad' about losing Trump as a viewer
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
Orlando Magic player stands for national anthem as teammates, opponents kneel
He was said to be the only player out of the first three games of the NBA’s restarted season to stand during the anthem.
NBA and Microsoft enabling people to be virtual fans at games with digital avatars amid pandemic
Professional sports leagues have incorporated inventive ways to help replace the lack of fans in the stands due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night
Players and coaches from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz knelt alongside one another before the first game of the NBA restart.
Knicks bring Tom Thibodeau back to New York as new coach
Tom Thibodeau is back in New York as the Knicks’ new coach. The former NBA Coach of the Year was hired Thursday, returning to the team he helped lead to the NBA Finals as an assistant coach.
NBA covering referee whistles with bags to avoid spreading spit
A small black bag is being slipped onto each whistle, designed to collect any spittle that might emanate from a referee’s mouth and through the device itself when being used during play.
Kyrie Irving commits $1.5 million to WNBA players sitting out season due to coronavirus fears
Kyrie Irving is making sure WNBA players can sit out the season and not stress about a paycheck.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Washington is changing the name of its NFL team. Here are other pro teams that changed their titles
Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:
NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.
NBA plans to let players show social-justice messages on jerseys
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart
The NBA released its complete game schedule and national television schedules on Friday night.
16 NBA players test positive as restart nears
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association say 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season.