LeBron James had prepared a speech to read before the Lakers played Portland on Friday at Staples Center. But after reading off the names of the nine victims who died Sunday in a helicopter crash that ...

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers honored the late Kobe Bryant at Staples Center Friday night in their first game since the tragic crash on Sunday. Throughout the arena, Bryant's #8 and #24 ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Immediately following the helicopter crash that killed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, memorials were erected at L.A. Live Plaza in downtown. But in the ...

*Finally we have news on when the public memorial for Kobe Bryant will be held. Monday, February 24 is the date and the location is Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. The memorial will honor ...

Then, James addressed what it was like when he found out Bryant would be joining Team USA in 2008. “It was the missing link that we needed to regain the dominance with Team USA,” James said. “He ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES -- Just over a week after NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others were killed in a helicopter crash, crews on Monday began taking down the sea of purple and gold left by fans ...

LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers released details about the upcoming celebration of life for Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna at Staples Center, including information on how the public can ...

Vanessa Bryant honored her husband and daughter, describing them as "our angels," the same day the Lakers paid an emotional tribute to them. Kobe Bryant, their daughter, Gianna, and seven others died ...