NBA 22-team regular season is the fairest proposal yet — Chris Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
It looks like the NBA plans to approve their latest return-to-play proposal, which highlights 22 teams to resume the regular…
LeBron James Dunks On Donald Trump’s Claim He Won’t Watch NBA If Players Take A Knee
NBA superstar LeBron James said the basketball community “could care less” about losing President Donald Trump as a viewer. Trump…
Giannis deserves MVP over LeBron, Nick Wright hands out NBA awards | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
With the news that the NBA restart will not count towards regular season awards, it seems Los Angeles Lakers’ star…
LeBron is Lakers’ best player, but AD is key for Finals — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Los Angeles Lakers’ Jared Dudley says Anthony Davis is “the most critical part of” Lakers’ quest for a championship. Chris…
Bucks will win East, but may fall to Lakers or Clippers in Finals — Broussard | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes are joined by Chris Broussard to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the chance that he will…
Losing Avery Bradley widens the gap between Lakers & Clippers — Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Los Angeles Lakers Avery Bradley has decided to opt out of the NBA restart in Orlando, slating concern for his…
The Playoffs are gonna boil down to Lakers VS Clippers — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Chris Broussard joins Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes to talk the NBA restart, and whether they believe LeBron James and…
There’s no reason Clippers should be playoff favorites VS Lakers — Nick Wright | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Fox Bet projects that Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers would be favored over LeBron James and the Lakers…
Kevin Durant has nothing to lose by returning to play — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
With the NBA slated to return July 31st, there’s a possibility that players previously thought to have season-ending injuries can…
I’m all in on the NBA returning with a 22 team format — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The NBA’s 22-team format expected to “overwhelmingly” pass on Thursday. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard give their reactions…
July 31st means the return of NBA & playoff LeBron James — Nick Wright | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
The NBA is officially returning after the league voted to approve the 22 team return-to-play proposal. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes…
Vanessa Bryant Pens Emotional Message On Anniversary Of Kobe Bryant’s Last NBA Game
Vanessa Bryant paid homage to the fourth anniversary of Mamba Day ― Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game with the Los…
Blue Ivy Shyly Meets LeBron James, And It’s All-Star-Level Adorable
Blue Ivy hails from music royalty, but meeting the King of basketball Sunday had her looking up in awe. Jay-Z…
LeBron James Posts Sweet Video Of His Family’s Expertly Coordinated Dance Routine
LeBron James and his family may have a future career in dance to consider. The Los Angeles Lakers star posted…
Coronavirus live updates: New York governor declares state of emergency, quarantine hotel in China collapses
More than 105,000 people in 88 countries have been infected with novel coronavirus amid an outbreak that has sent countries…
LeBron James: ‘I Ain’t Playing’ If Fans Are Banned Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Los Angeles Laker LeBron James isn’t down for playing basketball behind closed doors. “I ain’t got the fans in the…
Vanessa Bryant Tearfully Honors Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant At Memorial Ceremony
Vanessa Bryant honored late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna during a special memorial ceremony hosted…
Shaquille O’Neal Proclaims Kobe Bryant ‘Heaven’s MVP’ In Memorial Speech
Shaquille O’Neal brought a sense of levity to an otherwise poignant speech at Monday’s memorial ceremony honoring Los Angeles Lakers…
‘Notebook’ Costume Designer ‘Bawled’ After Hearing Kobe Bryant Got Allie’s Dress For Vanessa
The costume designer for “The Notebook” has spoken out in response to Vanessa Bryant’s emotional eulogy for her late husband,…
LeBron James Has ‘Worst F**king Diet Ever,’ Ex-Teammate Tristan Thompson Says
LeBron James, at a muscular 6 feet 9 and 250 pounds, looks like he’s carved out of granite. But the…
Principal who said it was ‘karma’ that Kobe Bryant died resigns
Bryant, his daughter and seven others died in the crash. February 8, 2020, 6:59 PM 4 min read A high…
Kobe Bryant’s Memorial To Be Held Feb. 24 At L.A.’s Staples Center
The public memorial for NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be held at Staples Center, the home court for the Los…
Kobe Bryant Wasn’t A Myth Or A Monster. He Was Human.
LOS ANGELES ― When John-Lancaster Finley learned of Kobe Bryant’s death on Sunday, he was left to mourn a man…
Vanessa Bryant Posts First Statement Since Deaths Of Kobe Bryant And Daughter Gianna
In Vanessa Bryant’s first public remarks since the deaths of her husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter,…
Jonah Hill Posts Funny, Poignant Tribute To His Late Brother And Kobe Bryant
Jonah Hill posted an emotional tribute Thursday to his late brother Jordan Feldstein and Kobe Bryant after the basketball legend…
Beyoncé Pays Tribute To ‘Beloved’ Kobe Bryant With Poignant Throwback Picture
Beyoncé remembered the late Kobe Bryant with a series of poignant Instagram posts on Wednesday. “I will continue to diligently…
LeBron James Jr.’s Incredible Dunk Highlights Kobe Bryant Tribute Game
LeBron James Jr. honored Kobe Bryant Tuesday with a highlight-reel slam-dunk reminiscent of the late Lakers legend. (See it below.)…
Shaquille O’Neal Chokes Back Tears During Poignant Tribute To ‘Little Brother’ Kobe Bryant
Tears streamed down Shaquille O’Neal’s face as he paid a poignant tribute to the late Kobe Bryant on Tuesday. The…
Ellen DeGeneres Chokes Up During Tribute To Kobe Bryant
Daytime TV host Ellen DeGeneres struggled to hold back tears as she delivered an emotional tribute to NBA legend Kobe…
Shaquille O’Neal Is Making A Major Life Change After Kobe Bryant’s Death
Shaquille O’Neal said Monday that he’s making a major life change in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s unexpected death in…
Kobe Bryant Embodied Los Angeles. His Death Leaves The City Shaken.
LOS ANGELES — I’m sitting in my favorite sandwich spot more than 24 hours after and still visibly shaken. This…
Tears And Laughs: Kimmel, Fallon Lead Powerful Late-Night Tributes To Kobe Bryant
The late-night talk-show hosts paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant on Monday. Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old…
Kobe Bryant To Be Honored On A Time Magazine Cover
Kobe Bryant will take the spotlight on an upcoming Time magazine cover. The publication announced Monday that it will memorialize…
Friends, Fans Pay Tribute To Kobe Bryant After Superstar’s Death At 41
As news of Kobe Bryant’s shocking death spread on Sunday, countless tributes poured in for the former Los Angeles Laker…
Shaq Pays Tribute After Kobe Bryant’s Shocking Death: ‘I Love You Brother’
Shaquille O’Neal remembered his friend and former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant following Bryant’s shocking death on Sunday. He was just…
LeBron James Reflected On Kobe Bryant’s Legacy The Night Before His Death
LeBron James reflected Saturday on Kobe Bryant’s legacy as one of the greatest NBA players of all time ― one…
MSNBC Anchor Denies Saying Slur During Kobe Bryant Clip
The former Los Angeles Laker died in a private helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was among…
Lizzo Opens Grammy Awards With Kobe Bryant Tribute: ‘Tonight Is For Kobe’
The 2020 Grammy Awards began with a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who died hours before the ceremony, on Sunday night…
Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Flew In Fog That Grounded Other Choppers
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) — The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others that crashed into a rugged hillside outside Los…
LeBron James Rips Young Fan For Throwing Object At His Son In Game
LeBron James lashed out at what appeared to be a young fan who threw something at LeBron James Jr. during…
Anthony Davis Falls Into Kevin Hart’s Lap, And It Makes Twitter Merry
Comedian Kevin Hart wore a Santa Claus coat courtside at the Clippers-Lakers game in Los Angeles Wednesday, but he probably…
Houston Rockets Invite Lizzo To Perform With Team Dancers After Lakers Game Twerking
Lizzo’s NBA dancing days are far from over. After the singer and rapper sent the internet abuzz last weekend for…
LeBron James Shares Hilarious Thanksgiving Tweet, And It’s So Relatable
LeBron James may be an NBA superstar, but he clearly encounters some extremely relatable moments. In a series of tweets…
Los Angeles Lakers’ Newest Cheerleaders: Rob Gronkowski, Venus Williams, James Corden, Ian Karmel
Halftime at the Los Angeles Lakers victory over Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed an added bit of star power on Tuesday…
LeBron James Shames Heckler At Lakers-Bulls Game
LeBron James got feisty with the paying public on Tuesday in Chicago. James’ Los Angeles Lakers were playing the home…
Windhorst: Lakers Feel ‘They Got Played’ in Kawhi Leonard Free-Agency Pursuit | Bleacher Report
Chris Szagola/Associated Press The two teams that lost the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes didn’t take too kindly to how the reigning…
LeBron James Demands ‘Swift Action’ Against Warriors Part-Owner Who Shoved Kyle Lowry
LeBron James wants “swift action” against a Golden State Warriors minority owner who shoved Toronto Raptors player Kyle Lowry during…
LeBron James Mourns Friend Nipsey Hussle: ‘I Still Don’t Believe It’
LeBron James mourned the death of slain rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle, during a sit-down interview on local Los…
LeBron James Apologizes For ‘Jewish Money’ Instagram Post
If social media posts were shot attempts, LeBron James just clanked one off the rim. The Los Angeles Lakers star…
LeBron James Tears Into NFL Owners: ‘Old, White Men’ With ‘Slave Mentality’
NBA star LeBron James delivered a blistering critique of NFL team owners in Friday’s episode of HBO’s “The Shop.” The…
LeBron James Jr. Scores First Dunk In School Game As Dad Watches
Many parents revel in the milestones of their children. First steps. First lost tooth. First time tying a shoelace. But…
LeBron James Gets Warm Welcome, Tribute Video In Return To Cleveland As A Laker
LeBron James received a warm welcome from the city of Cleveland during his return as a Los Angeles Laker this…
Nick Wright breaks down LeBron’s Lakers debut | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter recap LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers debut. Hear why Nick already has concerns for the…
Nick and Cris on why Durant would leave the Warriors | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA. Hear their thoughts on why Kevin Durant would leave the Golden State Warriors…
Cris on LeBron having to prove himself to Lakers fans: ‘It’s insulting’ | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA. Hear what Nick has to say about LeBron James and the Los Angeles…
Nick Wright on LeBron’s Lakers : ‘They have to make the playoffs’ | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk NBA on today’s show. Nick reveals his expectations for LeBron James and the Los…
Nick Wright predicts new-look Lakers will struggle adjusting to LeBron | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Nick Wright and Cris Carter react to LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Channing Frye saying the young Los Angeles…
Ice Cube challenges Nick’s Kobe vs. Duncan discussion, LeBron in LA | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Ice Cube joins Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe on today’s show. Ice Cube weighs in on Nick’s Tim…
Sarah Kustok on Shaq’s comments on LeBron joining the Lakers | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
Sarah Kustok joins Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe to discuss Shaq’s comments on LeBron James joining the Los…