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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

Steph Curry Breaks the Internet with Drake Nikes and Emotional Kobe Bryant Tribute in Toronto

If you thought the NBA offseason was the only time for drama, you clearly haven’t been watching Stephen Curry’s feet lately. The Golden State Warriors superstar has turned the simple act of walking into an arena into a full-blown spectator sport.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 29

Kobe Bryant Refused to Let Paul Pierce Score Even During a Nike Commercial

Every professional athlete has some sort of competitive spirit. However, everyone pales in comparison to Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend never took an opportunity to step on the basketball court for granted.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / December 29

Comparing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander And Kobe Bryant From Age 20 To 27: Who Is Better So Far

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is hitting that same “this is unstoppable” feeling like last season, where he earned an MVP, Finals MVP, and a Championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 28

Kobe Bryant Once Sucker Punched A Teammate For Not Paying His Dues

Stories about Kobe Bryant tend to orbit greatness, obsession, and edge. Occasionally, one cuts a little deeper and exposes how volatile that edge could be.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Scoop B / December 27

The Storybook Finish: Why Kobe Bryant’s 2016 Final Act Was More Than a Championship in 2025

When I caught up with Kobe Bryant for Scoop B Radio in August 2017, the world was still buzzing from his legendary 60-point exit. In that conversation,

Soccer News / HITC / December 25

How Ronaldinho shocked Kobe Bryant by predicting Lionel Messi’s rise to GOAT status

Kobe Bryant would find out about Lionel Messi’s greatness before most of the world did — thanks to Ronaldinho. Before Lionel Messi became football’s defining star, Kobe Bryant already knew what was coming.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 24

Rich Paul Ranks Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan in His All-Time List

Rich Paul, one of the most popular sports agents in the business is the CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, which represents a wide range of athletes, including Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / December 23

Kobe Bryant's Nike Slides Get 3 New Lakers Colorways

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most popular basketball shoe lines of all time with Nike. Not only are Nike Kobe sneakers still the gold standard for performance basketball shoes, but the signature line is rapidly expanding in all directions.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

EXCLUSIVE: Pau Gasol tells perfect Kobe Bryant story from 2008 Summer Olympics

Alongside Kobe Bryant, Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles in 2009 and 2010, defeating Kevin Garnett and the Big 3 Boston Celtics in a legendary rivalry that defined an era.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / December 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Channels Inner Kobe Bryant On Historic NBA Night

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. With a 119-103 win, the Thunder moved past Memphis with ease.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 22

Former Duke Basketball Star Ryan Kelly Still Smiling Overseas

Including the somewhat obscure yet meaningful distinction of being the last player to ever sub in for the now-late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, former four-year Duke basketball player and 2010 national champion Ryan Kelly has already enjoyed a memorable career on the hardwood.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Scoop B / December 22

With LeBron nearing his final chapter, can we finally settle the ’96 NBA Draft Class vs. 2003 NBA Draft Class debate in 2025?

Back in 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers retired Kobe Bryant’s legendary No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys. It was the perfect moment to reopen the greatest debate in NBA Draft history: ’96 vs.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 22

Giannis Antetokounmpo Marveled At ‘Aura’ Of Kobe Bryant During Workout

During Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour in 2016, he was getting a chance to compete against new faces of the league with one of them being Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 21

Rapper Wale Pays Respect to Kobe Bryant but Picks LeBron James’ Signature Sneakers as His Favorite

Comparisons in the NBA are not just between legends, but their brands as well. Depending on who someone favors, they gravitate toward a particular line of shoes or merchandise.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20

Controversial Former Kobe Bryant-Era Lakers Coach Nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame

Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mark D'Antoni has been nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the 2026 class. D'Antoni is a new candidate for the Hall of Fame, joining a long list of basketball's greatest teams, coaches and players that are eligible for induction.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 19