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Kobe Bryant not interested in ‘Inside the NBA’

Kobe Bryant has reportedly been courted by TNT to join the cast of “Inside the NBA,” but the five-time champion is not interested in the position. TMZ spoke with Kobe as he was leaving a Hublot watch event in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, …

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Gordon Hayward: Jazz were ‘in shock’ during Kobe Bryant’s final game

Kobe Bryant could not have scripted the final game of his career any better, as he exploded for 60 points and completely took over to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win. People around the NBA were in awe of the performance, including the players …

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Dwane Casey compares Paul George to a young Kobe Bryant

Paul George did all he could in his team’s seven-game series against the Toronto Raptors, though it wasn’t enough in the end. But according to Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, George made one thing very clear during the Indiana …

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People bid thousands of dollars for bag of air from Kobe Bryant last game

There is a significant hunger for Kobe Bryant-related memorabilia after the Lakers star wrapped up his career Wednesday night. Apparently, that memorabilia extends even to bags of air collected at his final game. Yes, that’s right. With a …

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Kobe Bryant reportedly being courted by ‘Inside the NBA’

Kobe Bryant’s NBA playing career came to an end on Wednesday, but that just means his post-playing career can now begin. And if he wants to go into broadcasting, he’ll apparently be a man in demand. TMZ Sports says TNT’s …

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Jason Whitlock throws big bucket of cold water on Kobe retirement party

Kobe Bryant’s retirement tour and especially his retirement game was met with a lot of controversy. While one more vocal group loved the attention he was getting and all the goodbyes from fans and opposing teams, others recognized that the …

Kobe Bryant would not sign Nick Young’s Adidas shoes after final game

Those who watched Kobe Bryant’s final game soon won’t forget the show he put on at Staples Center against the Jazz. It wasn’t just fans who enjoyed what they witnessed, though; Bryant’s teammates did as well. After the game, …

Rams held off on announcing trade out of respect for Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Rams announced on Thursday that they have completed a trade with the Tennessee Titans that will allow them to pick first overall in the upcoming draft. The deal was actually agreed to on Wednesday night, but the Rams didn’t want …

Stephen Curry couldn’t believe what Kobe Bryant did in final game

Kobe Bryant finished off his NBA career in style Wednesday night, and the reaction from players around the league after his 60-point game was priceless. When Stephen Curry found out what Kobe had done, the reigning NBA MVP was in disbelief. As he was …

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Nick Young rips ESPN for putting Kobe Bryant’s final game on ESPN2

Kobe Bryant played in the final game of his Hall of Fame career Wednesday night, and you could not have watched it if you didn’t have access to ESPN2. Nick Young thought that was ridiculous. In the hours after Kobe’s incredible 60-point …

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Kobe Bryant explains why he needed the hate to succeed

Kobe Bryant is somewhat of a unique player in that he enjoys being the villain at a time when so many athletes and personalities strive be loved. But like some other successful athletes, Bryant is motivated by hatred and feeds off others disliking …

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Kobe Bryant tribute video from NBA stars brings chills

Kobe Bryant played his final career NBA game on Wednesday, and he received a tribute video worthy of his accomplishments prior to the game. A video featuring personalized messages to Kobe from some of his former teammates, coaches, and competitors …

Smush Parker: Twitter account bashing Kobe is not mine

Smush Parker may have a negative history with Kobe Bryant, but the former Los Angeles Laker insists the Twitter account bearing his name that is bashing Kobe does not belong to him. A Twitter account with the handle “@smushparker” sent a …

Magic Johnson pens heartfelt letter to Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant will play in the final game of his incredible NBA career Wednesday night, and Magic Johnson took some time to reflect on 18-time All Star’s accomplishments in a heartfelt letter he published. In a post on his website The Playbook …

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Kobe Bryant was reportedly nearly traded to Pistons in 2007

How close was Kobe Bryant to leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007? Apparently he was extremely close. Ken Berger of CBS Sports details the story of how the Lakers and Detroit Pistons had an agreed deal that would have sent Bryant to Detroit back in …

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Rory McIlroy paying tribute to Kobe Bryant with shoes at Masters

Rory McIlroy honored Kobe Bryant with some of his apparel during the opening round of the Masters on Thursday. McIlroy, who is searching for his first career green jacket to complete the career grand slam, wore white, black and gold shoes with the …

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