Lakers Issue First Statement Since Kobe's Death: 'We Are Devastated'

"We are devastated and have been forever changed by the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna," the statement read.

• Jan 30, 2020

NBA All-Star Game To Include Major Kobe Tribute, Significant Format Changes

The first three quarters will be broken up into three 12-minute mini-games. The fourth quarter will be untimed.

• Jan 30, 2020

Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss On Kobe Bryant's Death: 'My Father Loved You Like A Son, Which Makes Us Family'

"Kobe, I don't know how to express what you mean to me, my family and the Los Angeles Lakers."

• Jan 30, 2020

Spencer Dinwiddie, Terrence Ross Among NBA Players Honoring Kobe Bryant By Changing Jersey Number

Honoring Kobe Bryant, multiple players have requested NBA permission to change their numbers from No. 8 in a de facto retirement of his former number.

• Jan 30, 2020

Philadelphia 76ers Pay Moving Tribute To Kobe As Embiid Scores 24 Wearing No. 24

Bryant lead suburban Lower Merion High School to a state title in 1996. His framed No. 33 Aces jersey was displayed at midcourt.

• Jan 29, 2020

Ray Lewis On Kobe Bryant's Legacy: 'Greatness Is A Lot Of Small Things Done Well'

The Pro Football Hall of Famer and Inside the NFL analyst Ray Lewis discussed Kobe Bryant's legacy, and what the Lakers star embodied.

• Jan 28, 2020

Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Meek Mill Among Those Supporting Fans' Petition To Make Kobe Bryant New NBA Logo

A petition to have the NBA change its logo to honor Kobe Bryant is gaining steam online, with some big-name celebrities signing on.

• Jan 28, 2020

Remembering Kobe Bryant: 8 Quotes From The Lakers Legend's Life

Lakers star Kobe Bryant was known for his exploits on the basketball court, but he gave some of his more memorable quotes as his career wound down.

• Jan 27, 2020

'Our City Lost A Great Man': Magic Johnson In 'Disbelief' After Death Of Kobe Bryant, Daughter

Earvin "Magic" Johnson expressed his disbelief on Sunday following the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. They were among nine killed in Calabasas following a copter crash.

• Jan 26, 2020

LeBron Triple-Double Lifts Lakers Over Nets As He Nears Kobe

LeBron James is within 17 points of passing Kobe Bryant for No. 3 on the NBA career scoring list.

• Jan 24, 2020

Balanced Attack From Davis, LeBron Helps Lakers Dispatch Knicks At MSG

LeBron James needs just 44 points to pass Kobe for third all-time on the NBA career scoring list.

• Jan 23, 2020

LeBron James Responds To Debris Being Thrown At Son Bronny During Sierra Canyon Game

Sierra Canyon High was playing in the Hoophall Classic in Springfield Monday night when a fan was caught on video throwing something which struck Bronny, forcing the game to be temporarily stopped.

• Jan 21, 2020

Celtics Hand Lakers Their Worst Loss Of The Season

After winning nine straight games, the Lakers have lost two of their last three.

• Jan 21, 2020

Fultz's Triple-Double Helps Magic End Lakers' 9-Game Win Streak

Markelle Fultz hit two big layups in the final minute while scoring 21 points during his second career triple-double.

• Jan 16, 2020

LeBron Powers Lakers To Ninth Straight Win With Davis Still Sidelined

James scored 23 of his 31 points in a dominant second half, and Dwight Howard added season highs of 21 points and 15 rebounds.

• Jan 14, 2020

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