Kobe Bryant, one of NBA’s greatest players, died Sunday in helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, according a person with knowledge of situation.
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LeBron James passes Kobe Bryant for third place on NBA’s all-time scoring list
With a driving third-quarter lay-up, LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant on the career scoring list in Bryant’s hometown of Philadelphia.
LeBron James on fan who threw something at son during game: ‘It’s just disrespectful’
Bronny James had something thrown at him during the HoopHall Classic. Father LeBron James, who was at Monday’s game, called the act “disrespectful.”
Boston Celtics blow out Los Angeles Lakers despite Anthony Davis’ return to lineup
The Celtics needed a win – Kemba Walker in particular, who entered 0-28 vs. LeBron James – and they got it in dominant fashion over rival Lakers.
Hawks forward Chandler Parsons’ career in jeopardy after serious injuries, per lawyers
Originally, the Atlanta Hawks said Chandler Parsons suffered a concussion and whiplash. Now, his legal team says he has a traumatic brain injury.
Opinion: Why NBA playing the long game with proposed schedule, playoff changes
Initially focused on the league’s 75th anniversary in 2021-22, now the NBA is taking a long-term view of a shorter season and playoff reseeding.
As NBA All-Star break approaches, USA TODAY’s midseason awards yield some surprises
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who won the 2019 MVP with the Bucks, leads a tightly bunched group, while the Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram is most improved.
Opinion: As Russell Westbrook returns to Oklahoma City, it’s clear Thunder won the trade for Chris Paul
It was a franchise-altering decision to trade Russell Westbrook, who spent his first 11 seasons with Oklahoma City. But the Thunder are better off.
Opinion: David Stern’s greatest act as NBA commissioner was supporting Magic Johnson after HIV diagnosis
When most people didn’t understand HIV or AIDS, ex-NBA commissioner David Stern stood by Magic Johnson after his HIV diagnosis. Stern died Wednesday.
David Stern, who turned NBA into powerhouse during his 30 years as commissioner, dies at 77
Visionary David Stern, who died Wednesday, turned the NBA into a popular and global multibillion-dollar business over his 30 years as commissioner.