When it comes to basketball legends, Kobe Bryant's name sparks immediate reverence. Known for his relentless drive and iconic "Mamba Mentality," Kobe didn't just play basketball-he
After making the leap directly to the pros from high school, Bryant was picked up with the 21st overall selection of the 1988 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Glen Ridge, New Jersey native would play the first 7 seasons of his pro career with ...
Larry Nance Jr. recalls the time Kobe Bryant demanded his Lakers teammates throw away his signature shoes after a humiliating loss to Portland.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday night.
Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at Moda Center. Isaiah Hartenstein returns to the Thunder lineup ...
A wave of tributes poured in online to commemorate the life of the late Kobe Bryant, whose 2020 death shook the sports world.
During the broadcast, as highlights of Avdija's performance were shown, O'Neal was heard comparing him to a basketball legend, saying, "He's doing it like Toni Kukoc out there." After the Blazers' victory over the favored Bucks,
There is no doubt the Oklahoma City Thunder are living up to the preseason hype. As most projected the Thunder to win the Western Conference and a few were bold
The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, or Kobe Bryant,
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among Houston sports fans. During Monday night's game against the Celtics, Thompson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting. The game itself had a playoff atmosphere for several reasons.