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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram reveals Kobe Bryant influence behind hot streak

Brandon Ingram seems to be the missing piece the Toronto Raptors needed to take the next step in their contending journey. After winning 25 and 30 games, respectively, over the past two seasons, the Ingram-led Raptors have been cruising to start the 2025-26 season.

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Kings’ DeMar DeRozan nears LeBron James, Kobe Bryant clutch record in OT win vs. Timberwolves

Just last week, things looked unsalvageable for the horrid Sacramento Kings. Nothing in their roster made sense, and to make matters worse, their star man Domantas Sabonis was going to be out for the next few weeks with a partially torn meniscus.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / November 23

Devin Booker speaks on the biggest lesson he got from his personal hero, Kobe Bryant

Devin Booker is one of the league’s best shooting guards today, and he has been a fantastic player for the Phoenix Suns over the past decade. Booker has learned many lessons during his career, but one that sticks with him came from his idol, Kobe Bryant.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 22

Gilbert Arenas Responds to Paul Pierce’s Claim That Kobe Bryant Was Never the League’s Face

Kobe Bryant was more than just a basketball savant. The Mamba was undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes to ever compete. His work ethic was the stuff of legend.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Kobe Bryant’s Coach Tells LeBron James to Accept New Reality, Urges Lakers to Make Trade Decision

For the first time in two decades, the NBA is watching something it has never seen before: a 40-year-old LeBron James still expected to anchor a championship chase.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / November 20

Paul Pierce Throws Major Shade at Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers had a heated rivalry throughout their storied history, with both coasts dominating their respective conferences.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 20

Stephen Curry Has Been Working Out In Kobe Bryant Shoes Since Split From Under Armour

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is truly one of the greatest and most influential players of this generation. Even though some of his biggest

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 20

Dirk Nowitzki Was Ready to Sacrifice His Spot on Mavericks For Kobe Bryant

Many beloved players who have worn the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers, but there’s probably none have been adored more than Kobe Bryant. Magic Johnson is the only one even with an argument, since like Kobe, he also spent his entire career with the Lakers.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 20

5 Years After Kobe Bryant’s Death, Forbes Declares His Name in Elite List

Some legacies fade. Kobe’s never will. Then reality hits, and grief sneaks in, a stark reminder that he’s no longer here to share that legendary Mamba Mentality or inspire new generations firsthand.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 20

Prime Kobe Bryant vs. Prime LeBron James: Paul Pierce Names the Tougher Defensive Assignment

Kobe Bryant in his prime, was the kind of scorer who made defenders question every life choice that led them to guarding him. He could hit impossible fadeaways, pull up from anywhere, and drop 40 on any given night.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 17

Gary Vitti Says Kobe Bryant’s Natural-Born Killer Instinct Made Him Willing to Do Anything to Win

Kobe Bryant was a man who thrived under pressure. The bigger the stakes, the more he looked forward to the challenge. It was a mentality that turned him into one of the most feared players ever.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17

Josh Giddey equals Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record in Chicago Bulls defeat

Josh Giddey is enjoying a breakthrough season with the Chicago Bulls and could even make his first All-Star appearance in a few months. Giddey is averaging 21.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.7 assists this season, leading the Bulls to a 6-6 record so far.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 17

'Like You’re Drowning': How Navy SEALs Waterboarded Kobe Bryant

In many ways, Kobe Bryant was not like other NBA players. Check that, in many ways, he wasn’t like other humans, period. Kobe had a drive to succeed and a hunger for knowledge, whether it be on the basketball court or off of it, and that drive resulted in five rings and a legendary playing career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / November 16

The Nike Kobe 9 Low 'China' Returns After 11 Years This Week

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has a legacy that transcends basketball and inspires athletes all over the globe. The NBA legend visited China many times during his summers, which led to an unbreakable bond.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 15

Stephen Curry Wanted To Pay Tribute To Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry recently made headlines when he and Under Armour announced a mutual parting of ways. Curry originally signed with Under Armour in 2013 after playing the first four seasons of his career as a Nike athlete.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / November 15

The Nike Kobe 3 'Halo' Was Quietly Restocked Online

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Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / November 14

Ricky Davis Recalls Giving Kobe Bryant Trouble During UCLA Runs

They say practice makes perfect, and there were few tougher workouts than the UCLA runs. Held in the Bruins’ gym, these scrimmages were anything but casual.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 14

Miles Teller Opens Up About Friendship With Kobe Bryant

The late, great Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most unique basketball players to ever step foot on an NBA floor. The Los Angeles Lakers legend not only drew inspiration from other all-time great players, but also from legends and greats throughout all industries.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / November 11

Pistons' Cunningham matches two legends with bizarre big game

Pistons' Cade Cunningham matches two legends with bizarre big game

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham saw his name mentioned next to two legends on Monday night. Cunningham matched both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in two very different ways.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

Deron Williams on Kobe Bryant’s ‘Savage’ focus, the moment he realized he ‘could be doing more’

Kobe Bryant had an illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-season NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships and two Finals MVP awards.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 5

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals When He Knew Beef With Kobe Bryant Was Over

The issues between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers are well known and have been overly discussed at this point.

Air Force Falcons News / Sneakers on SI / November 1

Kobe Bryant's Face Appears on New Nike Air Force 1 Low Sneakers

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Shaquille O’Neal’s Kobe Bryant Dreams Is a Sign of Health Disorder That Could Cause Heart Failure

Shaquille O’Neal has always been larger than life, both on the court and off, in his personality and on Inside the NBA. But recently, the NBA legend revealed that his nights have been quieter, with his dreams replaying the championship years in Los Angeles alongside Kobe Bryant.

NBA News / Scoop B / October 27

Silkk the Shocker on the Mamba Mentality: Kobe Bryant’s Secret Hip-Hop Fandom, Legendary Pick-Up Runs, and the GOAT Debate

Rapper Silkk the Shocker pulls back the curtain on his unique relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, revealing the Lakers legend’s deep and surprising connection to the hip-hop world.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / October 20

Kobe Bryant Warned Lonzo Ball About His Sneakers in 2017

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the New York Knicks in their NBA season tip-off. The game will mark another new chapter in the career of Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball, who begins playing for the fifth team of his career.