Tag: Kobe Bryant
Klay Thompson, Warriors Making ‘No Progress’ in Extension Talks
Sharpshooter Klay Thompson is coming off a decent season -- but a so-so playoffs, particularly in the Warriors' second-round loss to the Lakers.
Now, he...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Clippers
Warriors
Shooting guard Klay Thompson stands a chance to become a free agent at the end of the season, but strongly suggested he doesn't intend...
Greatest Ever? Noted Hoops Outlet Picks Michael Jordan
HoopsHype has sort of been the bible of pro basketball since its inception in about 2000, so that makes its list of the top...
Steph Curry on Future: Don’t Want to be ’40-Plus Dude Holding on for Dear Life’
How long will Warriors star Stephen Curry continue to play?
That question was posed to him by former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas on Arenas' podcast....
Lakers to Unveil Kobe Bryant Statue in February
The Lakers intend to unveil a statue of the late Kobe Bryant during a ceremony at Crypto.com Arena on February 8, the team announced...
As the 2023 FIBA World Cup Begins, is Team USA Ready?
With a roster loaded full of young talent, most are expecting Team USA to be the favorites to win this year’s World Cup. While...
Mike Brown After Kings Win Division: ‘I’m Going to Listen to My Country Music and Drink a Modelo’
The Kings are Pacific Division champions and that's the first time we can say that in 20 years. Honestly. They last won it in...
Mike Brown Says He’s Changed Coaching Approach, and Now, Kings in Playoffs
For the first time since 2006, the Kings are in the playoffs. That ends the longest drought in NBA history. Sixteen long years, to...
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We’re All Frustrated’
Given that the Lakers are marching on with their uneven play, team owner Jeanie Buss said she understands how LeBron James must feel.
Buss stopped...
West Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Timberwolves, Mavs
Trail Blazers
Star guard Damian Lillard became the latest member of the 50-point-and-over club, erupting for 60 in Wednesday's win over the Jazz.
“I think any...
Cavs Dribbles: Recapping Donovan Mitchell’s 71-Point Eruption
Random dribbles on Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers ...
1. In the second half, it seemed every time Mitchell touched the ball, he scored. And...
NBA, Union Have Not Yet Made Progress on Eliminating Draft Age Limit
The NBA and players' union have not yet made progress on eliminating the age limit for the annual draft, per Jonathan Givoney of ESPN,...
East Notes: Nets, Kyrie Irving, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sixers
Nets
Point guard Kyrie Irving seems to think there was no harm in the trade request made by forward Kevin Durant. In fact, Irving said...
Shaquille O’Neal: Dennis Rodman Was Worst Teammate I Ever Had
When the topic is teammates, Shaquille O'Neal had plenty -- the late Kobe Bryant with the Lakers, Dwyane Wade with the Heat and LeBron...