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Nets honor Kobe, Gianna Bryant with tribute video, empty courtside seats

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Nets honor Kobe, Gianna Bryant with tribute video, empty courtside seats

Jan. 29 (UPI) -- The Brooklyn Nets honored Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, before Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Vanessa Bryant on deaths of Kobe, Gianna: 'There aren't enough words to describe our pain'

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Vanessa Bryant on deaths of Kobe, Gianna: 'There aren't enough words to describe our pain'

Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Vanessa Bryant, making her first public comments since the death of her husband, Kobe, and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, thanked the millions of fans who have expressed their support.

Shaq to donate proceeds from Super Bowl event to Bryant Foundation

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Shaq to donate proceeds from Super Bowl event to Bryant Foundation

Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal plans to donate all proceeds from his Fun House pre-Super Bowl event to the families of the victims of Sunday's helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif.

Lakers' Quinn Cook to change jersey number for Kobe, Gianna Bryant

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Lakers' Quinn Cook to change jersey number for Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Quinn Cook will change his jersey number as a tribute to both Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Nets' Kevin Durant on Kobe Bryant's death: 'It hurts to even just think about it'

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Nets' Kevin Durant on Kobe Bryant's death: 'It hurts to even just think about it'

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant spoke to reporters for the first time since the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Spencer Dinwiddie, Terrence Ross switch jersey numbers to honor Kobe Bryant

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Spencer Dinwiddie, Terrence Ross switch jersey numbers to honor Kobe Bryant

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie and Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross will change their jersey numbers from No. 8 to honor Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant.

Former NBA star Allen Iverson has backpack with $500K in jewelry stolen

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Former NBA star Allen Iverson has backpack with $500K in jewelry stolen

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- A backpack belonging to former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson that contained $500,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.

LeBron James on Kobe Bryant's death: I promise to continue your legacy

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LeBron James on Kobe Bryant's death: I promise to continue your legacy

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- LeBron James, making his first public comments since the death of Kobe Bryant, said "it's my responsibility" to continue the legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers legend.

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Dallas Mavericks to retire No. 24 in honor of Lakers icon Kobe Bryant

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban announced the franchise will retire Kobe Bryant's famous No. 24 jersey number in a tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers legend.

NBA postpones Los Angeles Lakers-Clippers game after Kobe Bryant's death

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NBA postpones Los Angeles Lakers-Clippers game after Kobe Bryant's death

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night at Staples Center following the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant saw daughter Gianna as heir to basketball legacy

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Kobe Bryant saw daughter Gianna as heir to basketball legacy

Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna Bryant was a star basketball player, whom the Los Angeles Lakers legend saw as the heir to his legacy in the sport, before the two were among nine who died in a helicopter accident.

Sports world reacts to death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

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Sports world reacts to death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Athletes from around the world took to social media Sunday to mourn the death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant.

Spurs, Raptors honor Kobe Bryant with 24-second shot clock violations

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Spurs, Raptors honor Kobe Bryant with 24-second shot clock violations

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Spurs and Toronto Raptors paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant with a heartwarming in-game gesture during Sunday's matchup at AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Golden State Warriors trading Willie Cauley-Stein to Dallas Mavericks

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Golden State Warriors trading Willie Cauley-Stein to Dallas Mavericks

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The Golden State Warriors are finalizing an agreement that will send center Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks.

76ers' Josh Richardson to miss at least two weeks with hamstring injury

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76ers' Josh Richardson to miss at least two weeks with hamstring injury

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson will miss at least two weeks because of a left hamstring strain.

2020 NBA All-Star Game: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo named captains

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2020 NBA All-Star Game: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo named captains

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo were named as captains for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game for the second consecutive season.

Lakers' LeBron James nears Kobe Bryant on NBA scoring list

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Lakers' LeBron James nears Kobe Bryant on NBA scoring list

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- LeBron James is now just 45 points away from passing Kobe Bryant on the NBA's all-time scoring list after netting 21 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win against the New York Knicks.

Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell suffers ruptured Achilles

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Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell suffers ruptured Achilles

Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Dallas Mavericks starting center Dwight Powell sustained a rupture of his right Achilles tendon during Tuesday night's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Damian Lillard scorches Warriors for Blazers' record 61 points

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Damian Lillard scorches Warriors for Blazers' record 61 points

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Damian Lillard exploded for a career-high 61 points in an overtime win against the Golden State Warriors, setting a Portland Trail Blazers franchise record.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown gets 'bucket list' dunk on Lakers' LeBron James

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown gets 'bucket list' dunk on Lakers' LeBron James

Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Jaylen Brown said he completed a bucket list item after throwing down a powerful dunk over LeBron James during a Boston Celtics win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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