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While the basketball world was focused on Inglewood during this weekend, something dramatic happened down under. Australia apparently didn’t want World Peace.

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Anthony Edwards Hopes To Follow In Kobe Bryant’s Footsteps After Winning All-Star Game MVP

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the players most synonymous with the NBA All-Star Game. His 18 All-Star appearances trails only LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and he is one of only two people to win the All-Star Game MVP four times, hence why the trophy was named after him.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 16

Revitalizing the NBA All-Star Game 2026 with an exciting USA vs. World showdown

Anthony Edwards won the Kobe Bryant Trophy as All-Star MVP. Team Stars defeated Team Stripes 47-21 in the championship game. Edwards scored 32 points across the tournament.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Anthony Edwards Eyes Kobe Bryant Record After NBA All-Star Game

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP after leading the USA Stars over the USA Stripes in the championship game on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 14

Watch: Nike Honors Kobe Bryant In New Commercial Ahead Of NBA All-Star Weekend

The Los Angeles Clippers might be hosting NBA All-Star Weekend with most of the events taking place at the Intuit Dome, but the city of Los Angeles will always be a town dedicated to the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Titans QB Cam Ward shares Kobe Bryant inspiration before NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

With the NFL offseason in full swing, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is making sure to have some fun at the NBA All-Star Break. On Friday, he made an appearance before the start of the Celebrity All-Star Game.

NBA News / The Lead / February 13

What Are the Five Best NBA All-Star Games of All Time?

NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the most unique times for the league, with the best of the best all taking the court at once to face off. Legends of the game have added on to decorated resumes by putting on a show at the hallmark event.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 13

Kobe Bryant Sending Expletives Ridden Texts to Charles Barkley in 2006 Ended With Mamba Winning a Bet

Over the years, Inside the NBA has become one of the most beloved shows across sports. The cast of Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson has been the source for plenty of laughs for over 20 years.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 13

'Right After We Lost to Them in the Finals': Dwight Howard Recalls Turning to Kobe Bryant for Advice After 2009 NBA Finals

Kobe Bryant was a complicated man. A legendary competitor with an unmatched will to win on the one hand, but a girl dad and highly respected mentor on the other.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 12

2025's Wild Card Sales: Top 10 Priciest Sports Cards That Shattered Records

The sports card market went completely wild in 2025. The most expensive sports cards 2025 were led by absolute legends, and the Jordan Bryant dual Logoman sale became the biggest story when that unbelievable Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant dual autographed patch card sold for $12.93 million.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 12

Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter Ruined All-Star Dunk Contest, Not LeBron James: Gilbert Arenas

NBA All-Star Weekend is supposed to be a celebration of the greatest athletes in the world, but in recent years, it’s turned into a microcosm of all that ails what is, in many other ways, a very successful league.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 12

LeBron James, Kobe Bryant Rejected 7-Figure All-Star Offer, NBA Legend Claims

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has long struggled to recapture the star-studded magic since Air Canada was leaping in the air. Now, one of the last icons of the All-Star spectacle made a huge revelation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / February 12

Vince Carter Reveals How LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady Rejected Dunk Contest Despite $1M Payday

The NBA Dunk Contest used to feel like a must-see event, one where top stars actually wanted to participate and where you could feel the pride players took in putting on a show.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 11

Ex-Lakers Star Confirms Why LeBron James Avoided Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant Path in Slam Dunk Contest

Stephen A. Smith, Charles Barkley, Skip Bayless. The list goes on and on about the people who have criticised LeBron James for not taking part in the dunk contest.

Kansas Jayhawks News / NBA Draft on SI / February 10

Darryn Peterson's Health Raises NBA Draft Questions

The hype around Kansas Jayhawks superstar and projected No. 1 overall pick Darryn Peterson has only grown as the season has moved along. That's pretty incredible considering that nearly have of that time, he hasn't been on the court.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / February 10

Kobe Bryant's Nike Huarache 2K4 Celebrates the NBA All-Star Game

The 2004 NBA All-Star Game took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Surprisingly, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant did not win the MVP Award. Instead, Shaquille O'Neal took home the award.

NBA News / The SportsRush / February 9

Byron Scott Reveals the Reason Kobe Bryant Switched From 8 to 24

Kobe Bryant managed to build two Hall of Fame-level chapters in one career. First as No. 8, and then as No. 24. Wearing No. 8, the Mamba was a young phenom flying alongside Shaq and helping the Lakers three-peat from 2000 to 2002.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 9

New Lakers Star Makes Emotional Kobe Bryant Confession After $3.4M Deal

Over two decades, Kobe Bryant etched countless memories into Los Angeles Lakers lore, inspiring generations of fans and players alike. Current stars like Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic have openly shared their Mamba admiration, and now the team’s newest 22-year-old addition, Kobe Bufkin—yes, named after the legend himself—is joining the chorus.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 6

Video Of Kobe Bryant Boarding Helicopter Before Fatal Crash Surfaces

The NBA has always been filled with rivalries and heated moments. Players get booed relentlessly, sometimes for their entire careers. But one name consistently rose above all that noise.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / January 31

The Nike Kobe 1 Protro 'City of Champions' Honors Lakers Arena

Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant won all five of his NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Staples Center. But Bryant started his legendary career playing his home games in the Great Western Forum.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 31

Lakers-Knicks Is Most Expensive NBA Regular Season Game Since Kobe Bryant’s Finale

All eyes are on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as there are signs of this season being his last. Following L.A.’s visit to Cleveland, James addressed this, remaining noncommittal about playing next season after getting emotional during a tribute video.

NBA News / HITC / January 27

Kyrie Irving pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, Gigi, along with victims of tragic 2020 helicopter crash

Kyrie Irving marked the sixth anniversary of the 2020 helicopter tragedy with a message honouring every life lost. Kyrie Irving shared a post reflecting on the day Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / January 25

The Nike Kobe 8 'Year of the Horse' Drops This Week

The connection between Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and China was instrumental in growing the game of basketball. Bryant regularly visited China on his Nike tours during the NBA offseason and dropped several shoes inspired by the country's rich culture.

NBA News / HITC / January 25

Kobe Bryant had an unexpected impact on Kevin Durant’s rocky relationship with his father

Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors did more than rewrite the NBA record books; it quietly helped reshape Kevin Durant’s relationship with his father.