Kobe Bryant RUMORS & NEWS

Fadeaway World "As the Lakers struggle to play up to expectations, many around the NBA community can't help but look back to better times. When it comes to the Purple and Gold, few stretches of their history can compare to the Shaq and Kobe era of the early 2000s. Together, the duo formed one of..." January 21

USA Today "An attorney for the widow of Kobe Bryant filed documents in federal court Thursday that previewed her scheduled trial next month against Los Angeles County, including the witnesses she plans to call in a case about photos of her dead husband and daughter from a helicopter crash in..." January 21

Clutch Points "Everyone wants to be like Kobe Bryant, at least in some way, shape, or form. At bare minimum, we all just want to be able to shoot our garbage into trash cans with gusto and accuracy just like the Los Angeles Lakers legend. But things got a little too real for Phoenix..." January 15

Fadeaway World "Following his retirement from the game, Kobe Bryant became a mentor for plenty of young players. The Los Angeles Lakers legend never wanted to become a coach, but he gave some insightful inputs to all the players that reached out looking for advice. The Black Mamba was really great at it,..." January 13

Fadeaway World "Thinking of Kobe Bryant wearing another jersey that isn't purple and gold feels blasphemous. The legendary shooting guard spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming one of the greatest players in franchise history.  Coming straight out of high school,..." January 08

Yahoo! Sports "Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit over the graphic souvenir photos that Los Angeles County first responders allegedly snapped at the scene where her husband, daughter, and seven others perished in a helicopter crash two years ago can proceed to trial, a federal judge ruled Wednesday..." January 06

TMZ "The gym formerly known as Mamba Sports Academy is suing the company that owned the doomed helicopter in the Kobe Bryant crash ... claiming the copter co. should be forced to pay over $100K in costs related to the death of one of the passengers on board. It's..." January 03

TMZ "Two Kobe Bryant and LeBron James game-used jerseys just hit the auction block ... and TMZ Sports has learned they're so unique, they're expected to bring in over $100K apiece. The white Bryant one is ultra-rare -- it's a "Noche..." January 01

Fadeaway World "Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are considered by many to be the greatest duo in NBA history. The two legendary players shared the court with each other for 8 seasons and showed the NBA why they were such a fearsome duo, often dominating their opposition with incredible..." December 22

Clutch Points "Despite having savvy veterans around him like Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier, LaMelo Ball is undoubtedly the face of the Charlotte Hornets franchise. They have full belief in his abilities and he proves time and time again why he’s the right man to get this team into..." December 20

Fadeaway World "Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are often considered the greatest duo in NBA history. The two played together for 8 years, with them hitting their stride from 2000. Between 2000 and 2002, Shaq and Kobe led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships, becoming the last team to..." December 10

TMZ "Vanessa Bryant says her fear and anxiety over photos taken of the remains of Kobe and Gianna Bryant will last forever -- breaking down in heartbreaking detail how and why. Kobe's widow filed a declaration in her ongoing lawsuit with L.A. County. In the docs,..." December 06

Fadeaway World "Kobe Bryant was a one-of-a-kind talent, playing his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans have seen him on the floor every other night giving his all, but not many knew he was playing through some of the nastiest injuries. One year after his tragic passing in a helicopter..." December 04

Total Pro Sports "Reading that title probably had a lot of you running to your old shoeboxes full of sports cards to see if you have anything valuable in there. But for those who stuck around to actually read the post, allow me to explain. A Recent auction on PWCC saw a 2008 Topps Chrome Kobe Bryant..." November 25

TMZ "Kobe Bryant's two youngest daughters are showing a little glimpse of that Mamba Mentality already ... by playing hoops with Pau Gasol at the Lakers facility -- and it's adorable!! Vanessa Bryant shared the footage this weekend ... showing Bryant's best..." November 22

The Source "On Tuesday night, it was announced that the Staples Center, home of the Lakers and the Clippers, would undergo a name change. Beginning on December 25th, the Staples Center would be known as the Crytpo.com Arena. Following the announcement, Vanessa Bryant commented on the name change..." November 18

TMZ "Vanessa Bryant will have to share some of her medical records with L.A. County -- the judge says the documents are fair game because she's raised the issue of her "emotional distress." Kobe Bryant's widow had sought to block the County from access to her medical..." November 16

Fadeaway World "Kevin Garnett played the game of basketball with unmatched energy and the hunger to win each and every game. He was always vocal whether through his game during his playing days or now his comments after getting retired. The most recent example of this was when he chose Michael Jordan as..." November 12

Bleacher Report "Kevin Garnett likes to talk. He liked to talk on the court during his Hall of Fame career, and he's clearly relishing the opportunity to tell his story in full now. These media blitzes that celebrities undertake when they have something to push can be tedious, but Garnett appears to be..." November 10

ESPN "ON A QUIET evening a few weeks before the start of the regular season, Wilson Taylor was deep inside Paycom Center's laundry room, which doubles as the Oklahoma City Thunder equipment manager's deep storage facility. At a rack pushed up against the wall, he ran his hands..." November 10

USA Today "The widow of Kobe Bryant made a simple request last year when she first learned that that her husband and daughter had died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. In a private meeting with Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Vanessa Bryant told him, “If you can't..." November 09

Fadeaway World "Kobe Bryant was one of the most talented scorers in NBA history, a big menace for opponents, especially in one-on-one situations. The Los Angeles Lakers late icon left a huge mark on the game with his talents and hard work, setting the blueprint for those that came after..." November 06

TMZ "Two of the families whose loved ones perished in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash just agreed to settlements with L.A. County over the alleged sharing of crash site photos of remains -- but Vanessa Bryant is still at war. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors..." November 02

TMZ "Kobe Bryant was showcased in an extravagant Halloween display in Los Angeles this spooky holiday ... with the Los Angeles Lakers legend getting a jaw-dropping pumpkin tribute. The nod to the NBA icon was part of the "Nights of the Jack" at King Gillette Ranch in..." November 01

USA Today "The widow of Kobe Bryant has won another legal battle in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County, this time with a court order that forces the county sheriff and fire chief to answer questions under oath about photos of her dead husband and daughter. U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Eick..." October 26

CBS Sports "During her deposition in the lawsuit she filed against Los Angeles County, Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, shared the details of how she found out about Bryant's death for the first time. In her testimony, Bryant explained that she was at home with her youngest two..." October 24

TMZ "Kobe Bryant's legacy will live on in the form of media, clothes, trading cards and more ... with Vanessa Bryant filing to trademark "KB24" to create a sports and entertainment empire surrounding her late husband's name. TMZ Sports has learned ... Vanessa submitted..." October 19

Fadeaway World "The Black Mamba finished his career with five championships, leaving a huge legacy that will never be forgotten. Kobe's mindset was different, as he always showed during his time in the league.  It's not a secret that he tried to emulate Michael Jordan and did it to some..." October 16

USA Today "The county of Los Angeles is trying to force the widow of Kobe Bryant and other surviving family members of a fatal helicopter crash last year to submit to psychiatric examinations that could help the county prove a critical point in their legal dispute: Did Vanessa Bryant and..." October 16

Fadeaway World "In a recent NBA commercial featuring current and former players, Devin Booker paid his respect to his late idol, Kobe Bryant. The commercial is filled with legends and Kobe couldn't miss it.  He was one of the most influential players of all time, and when he became a mentor,..." October 13

Clutch Points "If you don’t know by now, Twitter is home to some of the most polarizing sets of NBA fans all over the globe. This is exactly why a fair amount of keyboard warriors got on Stephen A. Smith’s case as soon as they realized how much shade the ESPN host threw at the direction..." October 09

Fadeaway World "Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant had a complex relationship during their time together with the Los Angeles Lakers and after that. They led the purple and gold to the NBA championship in three straight seasons before their differences split them. Shaq was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004,..." October 02

MSN.com "The Lakers had the real Kobe Bryant on their roster for 20 years. Now they're starting Year 1 with the player known as "Hillbilly Kobe." Ladies and gentleman, meet undrafted rookie Austin Reaves, who was asked about the nickname Tuesday..." September 28

Lakers Daily "According to a report, the Philadelphia 76ers plan to consider the idea of retiring Kobe Bryant’s high school jersey number. Bryant wore No. 33 in high school. He attended Lower Merion High School in the greater Philadelphia area. It would be an awesome gesture for the Sixers to..." September 23

Fadeaway World "Chris Webber and his Sacramento Kings were a big rival for the Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal-led Los Angeles Lakers, putting up a fight against the purple and gold during their three-peat run at the beginning of the 2000s.  September 12

Fadeaway World "It's no secret that Michael Jordan is considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time. A 51-year-old basketball player who is still better than the majority of the NBA's players. His physical performance may not be what it once was, but he still has plenty of..." September 11

Clutch Points "Skip Bayless just never gets short when it comes to hot takes, but his latest one could draw the ire of a whole NBA fanbase in the Los Angeles Lakers. When talking about Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and his ability to defend, score and take over..." September 06

Clutch Points "There are few bigger landscape-shifting trades that never happened than that of Chris Paul’s botched move to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011. CP3 would have formed a superteam in LA with Kobe Bryant had it not been for then-commissioner David Stern..." September 05

Fadeaway World "The NBA is full of 'what ifs.' We've seen 'minor' moves that changed the fate of franchises when nobody believed in them, while others turned out to be a nightmare for teams that thought they have found heaven.  Whenever people talk about the biggest draft..." September 05

TMZ "Kobe Bryant's daughter, Natalia, is gunning to follow in her dad's footsteps ... revealing the NBA legend inspired her to pursue a career in film -- and she's hoping to win an Oscar!! The Black Mamba's 18-year-old daughter -- an aspiring filmmaker -- opened up..." September 02

Clutch Points "Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant celebrated what would have been his 43rd birthday on Monday. One of the many personalities from in and around the NBA that commemorated Bryant’s special day was none other than Klay Thompson, who took a bit of a different approach..." August 24

Sportsnaut "In this pandemic era, it seems like eons ago that we lost NBA legend Kobe Bryant at the age of 41 in a tragic helicopter accident back on Jan. 26, 2020. The death of Bryant, his daughter and those onboard said helicopter reminds us just how fragile life is. Most of us..." August 23

Clutch Points "Kevin Durant is one of the cover athletes of the highly-anticipated NBA 2K22 game. The Brooklyn Nets superstar is well aware of how stringent NBA 2K has been with regards to its player ratings, but at this point, KD is adamant that he deserves the elusive 99..." August 18

Clutch Points "When the LA Clippers gave up Blake Griffin and Tobias Harris before 2020, it seemed like they were making a huge mistake. But what their (new at that time) front office was actually doing was creating enough flexibility for LA to land a franchise superstar, one who can lead the team to their..." August 16

Clutch Points "Coming into his 19th season in the NBA, it seems that LeBron James always finds a way to defy the odds and maintain a high-level of production year after year with the Lakers. In spite of his previous successes and Hall-Of-Fame career, it leaves one to ask the question:..." August 14

Clutch Points "Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were without a doubt the two biggest stars in the NBA during the late 2000s. Who would have thought that a decade later, King James would not only join the Los Angeles Lakers but also bring a title to Kobe’s beloved..." August 14

Basketball Network "The 1996 Draft was one of the greatest collections of young talent the league has ever seen. Not only were these players extremely talented, but they ushered in an era of young players leaving school early to pursue their lifelong dreams of playing in the NBA. Some of these young talents became..." August 12

Hot New Hip Hop "Laine sued her daughter after alleging Vanessa kicked her out of her home and took back a vehicle gifted to her by Kobe Bryant. Jay-Z said "nobody wins when the family feuds," but unfortunately, Vanessa Bryant and her mother have been at it in court. Last..." August 06

Total Pro Sports "Just what are the chances? Director Xavier Rotnofsky released some in depth footage this week titled, Calabasas 1/26/20, which is entirely important to Kobe Bryant fans everywhere because it was the same day he tragically passed away alongside his daughter and seven..." August 02