Lakers to face Portland Trail Blazers in first home game since Kobe Bryant's tragic death

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play their first game at Staples Center, also known as “The house that Kobe Bryant built,” since the death of the retired NBA superstar and global icon. 

Vanessa Bryant posts statement on deaths of Kobe, Gianna

Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram account addressing the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna.

Lakers return to practice; coach says team wants to make Kobe proud

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the practice Court on Wednesday for the first time since Sunday's helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others, with head coach Frank Vogel calling the session "therapeutic."   

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash investigation: Wreckage moved to Phoenix

Part of the investigation into the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people is happening in the Valley after part of the wreckage was transported overnight to Phoenix.

FAA faces criticism from federal investigators over helicopter recommendations

Federal investigators have expressed their frustrations with the FAA for failing to implement their recommendations following a deadly helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. 

Bodies of Kobe Bryant, 8 other victims recovered from helicopter crash scene

Wreckage from the helicopter crash that killed Laker legend Kobe Bryant and eight other people was removed from a Calabasas hillside on Tuesday and hauled away for closer examination by federal investigators, while coroner's officials confirmed they have recovered the remains of everyone aboard the ill-fated flight.  

Restaurant in Ventura, California honors Kobe Bryant with unique cup of coffee

As many people across Southern California and around the world continue paying their respects to former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, many fans have gathered at a Ventura coffee shop and restaurant where unique drinks honoring the basketball legend are being served up.

Ticket prices approach $1,000 for first Lakers game after death of Kobe Bryant

Ticket prices for the first Los Angeles Lakers game following the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant have skyrocketed, as fans return to what many have called “the house that Kobe built.” 

Federal officials investigate deadly helicopter crash that killed nine, including Kobe Bryant

Federal authorities began an investigation at sunrise Monday following the deadly Calabasas helicopter crash that claimed the lives of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, longtime baseball coach John Altobelli, and six others. 

‘He was one of the few people I would trust with my life’: Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash remembered

New details are beginning to emerge about the pilot who was flying a luxury helicopter in a flight that would end his life, along with the lives of Kobe Bryant, three children and four parents. 

Nike didn’t pull Kobe Bryant items; they sold out

Nike ended speculation that they pulled items related to Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter crash. The company said the items sold out.

Tribute for Kobe Bryant kicks off Super Bowl media night

Chants of “Kobe! Kobe! Kobe!” broke a moment of a silence that kicked off Super Bowl media night.

Pilot of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter tried to avoid heavy fog before crash

Authorities say the veteran pilot of a helicopter that crashed, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, tried to avoid fog so heavy it grounded police choppers.