'No' To Motown: Kobe Bryant Reveals He Vetoed Trade To Pistons
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With time to reflect on a 20-year career in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers guard and future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant wants everyone to know he may still have one more curtain call left.
Zach LaVine made a name for himself in a dunk contest that lacked star punch.
Since the NBA All-Star Game was established in 1951, five players who represented Los Angeles have been named most valuable player of the annual score-fest.
Carmelo Anthony scored 18 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 92-80 Sunday.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver selected the Sacramento Kings center to replace injured Lakers star Kobe Bryant on the Western Conference All-Star team Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed Wednesday that Kobe Bryant had surgery earlier in the day to repair his torn rotator cuff, and is expected to need nine months to recover.
Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant will have shoulder surgery Wednesday to repair a torn rotator cuff.
James Harden had 37 points and eight rebounds, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 99-87 victory over the Lakers on Sunday night, sending Los Angeles to its eighth straight defeat.
When Derek Jeter launched the online website, "The Players Tribune", his intention was to give athletes the ability to control the message being put out to their fans.
Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in rolling to a 99-85 victory Friday night over a depleted Los Angeles Lakers team that potentially has lost Kobe Bryant for the season.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will be back in the lineup for tonight's game in New Orleans.
LeBron James scored 36 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped their six-game losing streak with a 109-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night despite Kobe Bryant's 19 points and career-high 17 assists.
Mario Chalmers scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, Hassan Whiteside added 15 points and the Miami Heat completed a Staples Center sweep with a 78-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Damian Lillard scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Jeremy Lin scored 18 points, Carlos Boozer added 12 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 101-84 on Friday night without Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant will sit out once again on Friday night against the Orland Magic.
Blake Griffin scored 27 points, Chris Paul had 24 points and Matt Barnes added 19 in helping the Los Angeles Clippers rout the Lakers 114-89 Wednesday night for their ninth win in 10 games against the 16-time NBA champions.
Kobe Bryant scored 20 points and hit the go-ahead short jumper with 12.4 seconds to play, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an 88-87 comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
Kobe Bryant will skip the Los Angeles Lakers' game in Portland on Monday to rest.
Mike Conley had 19 points and nine assists, Marc Gasol scored 18 points and the Memphis Grizzlies edged the Los Angeles Lakers 109-106 on Friday night.
Kobe Bryant had 23 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds for his 21st career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Denver Nuggets 111-103 Tuesday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Goran Dragic scored 24 points, Eric Bledsoe had 20 of his 22 after halftime, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-1-7 on Sunday night for their sixth consecutive victory.
The Los Angeles Lakers claimed center Tarik Black off waivers from the Houston Rockets on Sunday, waiving injured guard Xavier Henry to make room on their roster.
Learning the skills for a new career can be debt-free thanks to the LAUSD DACE program, plus job placement support means you can leave employed in a matter of months.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The crash took place near Terra Bella Street in Pacoima at about 3:39 a.m.
Jose Soriano pitched five innings, Denzer Guzman drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Kick it in the Park events will take place at 18 different park sites, with 100 free screenings hosted by the Mayor's Office, the council districts, and Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup, will face Paraguay to kick off its 2026 World Cup.
The crash took place near Terra Bella Street in Pacoima at about 3:39 a.m.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
Deputies said that the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. in the 18600 block of Gridley Road.
Los Angeles County deputies say that someone found a grenade while cleaning their garage on Saturday afternoon.
A 300-acre brush fire burning south of Palmdale has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for some residents, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Long Beach neighbors said what started as a peaceful celebration marking the end of the school year turned into a brawl that ended with some teens being detained by police.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
The City of Laguna Beach said the sighting occurred 250 to 300 yards offshore of Christmas Cove, about one-quarter mile north of the area where the girl was initially swept away.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
Laguna Beach officials said that their search for the girl concluded at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after the girl was swept away.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The family of a woman who was allegedly stabbed in the neck by an inmate while working at Chino's Men's Prison last year has filed a lawsuit against the state.
A family is asking for answers after a father and son died when a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department engine collided with their sedan in Hemet.
Two people were killed, including a 9-year-old boy, during a three-car crash in Riverside County on Tuesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The November Fire has forced some evacuation orders and warnings for people in San Diego County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Jose Soriano pitched five innings, Denzer Guzman drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for the World Cup.
Former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith died at the age of 36, the team said on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Yamamoto struck out seven in his fourth consecutive victory. He threw 109 pitches, 74 for strikes.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Learning the skills for a new career can be debt-free thanks to the LAUSD DACE program, plus job placement support means you can leave employed in a matter of months.
A warm up is in store for Southern California. Chloe Carlson reports.
Hunter Sowards speaks with Patric McNicholas, an attorney representing approximately 1,400 plaintiffs in the sex abuse lawsuit against Los Angeles County, which District Attorney Nathan Hochman said last week could be mostly fraudulent.
Beach city residents were urged to be alert as king tides and powerful surf were expected to continue battering the Southern California coast over the weekend. Brittney Ermon reports.
Hundreds of people gathered in Westlake on Saturday for the annual "Black on the Block" celebration, which spotlights Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
