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Lakers to retire Pau Gasol's jersey No. 16 during ceremony in March

LOS ANGELES — All 10 Lakers whose jersey numbers are retired have been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Pau Gasol stands an excellent chance of being included in a strong 2023 Hall of Fame class.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers Announce Date for Gasol Jersey Retirement Ceremony

Los Angeles plans to retire the jersey of the two-time NBA champion in March 2023.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Cuban talks about Mavs’ attempt to trade for Kobe Bryant in 2007

Mark Cuban thought his Mavericks were going to acquire Kobe Bryant in 2007, the year he demanded to be traded from the Lakers.

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Kobe Bryant: What was at stake in Vanessa Bryant’s crash photo trial

Vanessa Bryant and fellow plaintiff Christopher Chester suing Los Angeles County for emotional distress

The Independent UK

Ex-LA fire fighter says chief told him ’Take pictures, take pictures, take pictures’ at Kobe Bryant crash site

Retiree excused himself from witness box over ‘trauma’ associated with crash scene

The Independent UK

Why is Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s wife suing Los Angeles County?

Trial expected to last two weeks

The Independent UK

LA deputy regrets showing Kobe Bryant crash photos to bartender

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy expressed regret for sharing photos of a helicopter crash site where Kobe Bryant was killed with a bartender, but insisted he never identified the NBA superstar as one of the victims.

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Heat’s Udonis Haslem still noncommittal on 20th season: ‘I go back and forth’

With a spot on the Miami Heat’s roster reserved for forward Udonis Haslem, he has yet to make a final decision on whether he will return for a 20th NBA season or retire.

Miami Herald

'Legacy' is the official story of the Lakers. Jeanie Buss says it's also 'the truth'

How good does the story need to be for it to be told again and again?

Los Angeles Times

Joe Dumars Recalls Pistons’ Near Trade for Kobe Bryant: ‘It Was That Close’

The Hall of Famer reflects on his tenure as Pistons GM—his proudest moments, biggest regret and the time he almost landed Kobe Bryant.

Sports Illustrated

Kobe Bryant’s widow walks out of courtroom in tears during description of crash photos

Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles County over pictures taken after 2020 fatal accident

The Independent UK

Vanessa Bryant is ‘haunted’ by the sharing of Kobe crash photos, attorney says

LOS ANGELES —The photos were flashed from a sheriff’s deputy’s phone screen to a bartender in Norwalk, California. They were shown to firefighters at an awards gala at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City. They were shared from one deputy to another while the men played the video game “Call…

Los Angeles Times

Why is Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s wife suing Los Angeles County?

Trial expected to last two weeks

The Independent UK

First responders circulating photographs of Gianna and Kobe Bryant's bodies 'poured salt in an open wound', lawyer says

Vanessa Bryant's lawyer says first responders "poured salt in an open wound and rubbed it in" by photographing and sharing photos of the bodies of her husband and daughter.

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The Independent UK

Kobe Bryant’s wife sobs in court as jury told sheriff’s deputy shared graphic photos of crash site

Basketball great, daughter Gianna, and seven others died in accident in January 2020

WEKU

Trial begins in lawsuit over Kobe Bryant crash photos

Vanessa Bryant's invasion of privacy lawsuit says a deputy showed photos of her husband's remains to bar patrons and a firefighter showed them to off-duty colleagues.

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Kobe Bryant was the reason Phil Handy became an NBA coach

Lakers player development coach Phil Handy talks about how the opportunity to work with Kobe Bryant got him into coaching.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury

Kobe Bryant’s widow is taking her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire departments to a federal jury seeking compensation for photos deputies shared of the remains of the NBA star, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash in 2020

Sports Illustrated

Have Durant and the Nets Reached the Point of No Return?

Brooklyn’s falling out with its star has only worsened, and a reported ultimatum has displayed the extent of Durant’s displeasure with the organization.

Los Angeles Times

LA Sheriff's Department under fire as trial set to start over Kobe Bryant crash photos

LOS ANGELES — They were caught sharing graphic photos they had stored on their phones of the helicopter crash that killed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tayshaun Prince on difference between guarding Kobe vs. LeBron

Former Detroit Pistons defensive ace Tayshaun Prince broke down how he guarded two of the game's all-time greats.

Tribune News Service

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons’ intensity rivals that of Kobe, Michael and Iron Mike

Micah Parsons comes across as a fun-loving kid who loves playing football.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Phil Handy compared Kyrie Irving to Kobe Bryant

Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy feels the late Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving are very similar, and he gave the latter a huge compliment.

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: Allyson Felix is coming home for one final sprint on the streets of LA

LOS ANGELES — Basketball was Allyson Felix’s game. The court was where the shy minister’s daughter could express herself better than she ever could through words. She cherished her Kobe Bryant jersey and her hoop dreams.

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