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Kobe Bryant track this thread

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Kobe Bryant

The NBA's leading scorer the last two seasons is a Laker ... for now

Stories

Stories 61 - 71 of 71

  • October 2007
    • Kobe Shows, Eventually, at Media Day

      Kobe Shows, Eventually, at Media Day

      (Newser) - No longer talking about being traded, Kobe Bryant arrived at the Lakers' media day 34 minutes after the rest of his team and assured his fans that he is "ready to go." Kobe shook hands with Andrew Bynum, the center he bashed in a fan video in June, and said that he is "all smiles," reports the Los Angeles Times. More »

  • September 2007
    • Matrix to Become a Laker?

      Matrix to Become a Laker?

      (Newser) - Shawn Marion, having agitated for a trade out of Phoenix, is being considered by Los Angeles; he would replace Lamar Odom as Kobe's sidekick, a move meant in part to placate the disgruntled Lakers superstar. SportingNews.com reports that both Kobe and Marion are amenable to the deal—the sticking point is an extension for Marion. More »

  • August 2007
    • O'Neal Wants Trade to Team Kobe

      O'Neal Wants Trade to Team Kobe

      (Newser) - Jermaine O'Neal wants to be traded to the Lakers, and if the Pacers don't make it happen he'll bail on his contract at the end of the season, the Indy Star reports. The two clubs have sat down, but Indiana appears to be salivating over center Andrew Bynum, with whom the Lakers are unwilling to part. More »

    • As LA Stalls, Kobe Fumes

      As LA Stalls, Kobe Fumes

      (Newser) - While Kobe Bryant has limited his public outbursts since his May 30 meltdown, Ric Bucher reports that he is angrier than ever at the Lakers, who have not made any major moves this off-season other than re-signings and bringing in an aging Derek Fisher. Bryant has been chafing over the lack of starpower in LA—and playing with Team USA point guard Jason Kidd has piqued his frustration. More »

  • June 2007
    • Kobe Slams Kupchak, Bynum in Bootleg Video

      Kobe Slams Kupchak, Bynum in Bootleg Video

      (Newser) - An amateur video surfaced today in which Lakers franchise player Kobe Bryant slammed GM Mitch Kupchak and the team's young center, Andrew Bynum, in a profanity-ridden tirade. The video had been filmed in a parking lot without Bryant's knowledge, and its anonymous makers plan to offer viewings online after the Lakers passed on purchasing it. More »

    • The New Breed of Subtle Superstar

      The New Breed of Subtle Superstar

      (Newser) - LeBron James, the Cavaliers' mediagenic leader and swingman, lived up to all the hype he's generated in leading Cleveland to the NBA finals for the first time in their 37 years. But  it has become clear that he is a different breed than scorers like Michael Jordan or his would-be clones. James' more subtle focus is on becoming the ultimate team component. More »

    • Trade for O'Neal Could Keep Kobe in LA

      Trade for O'Neal Could Keep Kobe in LA

      (Newser) - A day after the disgruntled Kobe Bryant demanded a trade on a New York radio show— then rescinded, after a talk with coach Phil Jackson— Post columnist Peter Vecsey claims equally frustrated Indiana star Jermaine O'Neal may be on his way to LA.  O'Neal would provide the veteran collaborator that Kobe has lacked ever since the departure of Shaq. More »

  • May 2007
    • Kobe Wants Out of Los Angeles

      Kobe Wants Out of Los Angeles

      (Newser) - Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, on a tear ever since the team was knocked out of the playoffs, finally lost it on a New York radio show today and declared that he wants to be traded. The 28-year old shooting guard is frustrated with the team—which has not won a playoff series since Shaquille O'Neal was traded in 2004—and livid at suggestions that he was responsible for the Shaq trade. More »

  • April 2007
    • Clippers Top Lakers as Playoff Picture Clouds

      Clippers Top Lakers as Playoff Picture Clouds

      (Newser) - With more than just city bragging rights at stake, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers 118-110 last night. The Clippers moved into a tie for the eighth and final playoff spot with idle Golden State, as both teams sit 1.5 games behind the Lakers. More »

    • Suns Drop Lakers to 7th In West

      Suns Drop Lakers to 7th In West

      (Newser) - Phoenix Suns keep rolling through the regular season, with their Sunday win against the Los Angeles Lakers setting up a possible rematch of last year’s first-round playoff series. Raja Bell hit all six of his three point attempts en route to 22 points as the Suns won 115-107. More »

  • March 2007
    • Kobe Joins Wilt With Four 50-Pointers

      Kobe Joins Wilt With Four 50-Pointers

      (Newser) - Kobe Bryant’s 50 points Friday night versus the New Orleans Hornets moved the three-time NBA Champion into elite company: Wilt Chamberlain is the only other player to score at least 50 points in at least four consecutive games. More »

Stories 61 - 71 of 71

USA's Kobe Bryant defends against Brazil team during the first period of their FIBA Americas Championship basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Jae...   (Associated Press)
United States' Kobe Bryant, left, drives past Puerto Rico's Elias Ayuso during in the third quarter of their FIBA Americas Championship basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
NBA Basketball star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during a news conference at the financial district of Makati city east of Manila, Philippines Wednesday Sept. 5, 2007. Bryant, one of the...   (Associated Press)
Kobe Bryant (24) is followed by cameras during Los Angeles Lakers' media day, Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at the team's basketball training facility in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant goes up for a lay up during the 3rd quarter of their basketball exhibition game against the Golden State Warriors at the Stan Sheriff Center, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant speaks with the media after a team basketball practice at Iolani High School in Honolulu, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Ronen Zilberman)   (Associated Press)
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Phil Jackson (Philip Douglas Jackson), 1945-, American basketball player and coach, b. Deer Lodge, Mont. Jackson was an All-American at the Univ. of North Dakota. Drafted by the New York Knicks in 1967, he was a forward and a superb defensive player, remaining with the team until 1980. He then ...

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