Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson: 'Kobe Bryant closest thing to Michael Jordan'
Magic Johnson believes that Kobe Bryant is the closest player to Michael Jordan that the NBA has produced.
Dec 1, 04:10
NBA roundup: Philadelphia 76ers match worst start to season
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Sunday's games in the NBA.
Nov 30, 11:49
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pays tribute to retiring Kobe Bryant
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after the Los Angeles Lakers guard confirms that he will retire at the end of the season.
Nov 30, 02:23
Kobe Bryant confirms retirement plans
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant confirms that he will retire at the end of the current season.
Nov 30, 02:12
NBA roundup: Golden State Warriors secure 18th win
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Saturday's games in the NBA.
Nov 29, 12:18
Kobe Bryant: 'My shooting not the problem for Los Angeles Lakers'
Kobe Bryant says that the LA Lakers have bigger problems than his loss of shooting form.
Nov 27, 04:09
NBA roundup: Record-breaking Golden State Warriors make 16-0 start
Sports Mole picks apart Tuesday night's NBA games as the Golden State Warriors set a new record for the best-ever start to a season.
Nov 25, 09:52
Kobe Bryant: 'We can shock Golden State Warriors'
Kobe Bryant claims that the Los Angeles Lakers can produce a shock by becoming the first team to beat the Golden State Warriors this season.
Nov 24, 04:16
Byron Scott defends Kobe Bryant form
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott insists that he does not want Kobe Bryant to change in response to his shooting troubles.
Nov 24, 03:24
NBA roundup: Golden State Warriors improve to 15-0
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Sunday's games in the NBA.
Nov 23, 11:35
Kobe Bryant not considering playing abroad?
Kobe Bryant reportedly reveals that he is not considering playing basketball abroad after finishing his NBA career.
Nov 23, 03:26
NBA roundup: Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks win
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Sunday's games in the NBA.
Nov 16, 10:34
Carmelo Anthony: 'I'll miss Kobe Bryant if he retires'
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony admits that he will miss Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant should he retire at the end of the season.
Nov 10, 05:05
Byron Scott: 'Kobe Bryant could retire this season'
Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott reveals that shooting guard Kobe Bryant has said this could be his final season in the NBA.
Nov 9, 11:56
NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks win
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Sunday's games in the NBA.
Nov 9, 11:24
Kobe Bryant insists he will never play for another NBA team
Kobe Bryant dismisses suggestions that he could play away from the Los Angeles Lakers next season.
Nov 7, 17:55
NBA roundup: Golden State Warriors' unbeaten start continues
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from Friday's games in the NBA.
Nov 7, 09:46
Kobe Bryant plays down leg injury ahead of season opener
Los Angeles Lakers veteran Kobe Bryant insists that he is fully prepared for the season opener on Wednesday after a recent leg injury.
Oct 28, 03:57
Jim Buss: 'No regrets over Kobe Bryant extension'
Jim Buss insists that he has no regrets about handing Kobe Bryant a two-year $48.5m deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013.
Oct 21, 03:33
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant "excited" ahead of new season
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant admits that he cannot wait to get back on the court for his 20th season in the NBA.
Sep 30, 01:18
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant refuses to be drawn on future
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant refuses to comment on whether he will retire from the NBA after the 2015-16 season.
Sep 29, 01:45
Shaquille O'Neal urges Kobe Bryant to consider future before retiring
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal believes that Kobe Bryant should think about his life after the game before confirming his retirement from the league.
Sep 22, 01:13
Byron Scott: 'We have to limit Kobe Bryant's minutes next season'
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott reveals that he plans to limit the amount of minutes that Kobe Bryant will play in the 2015-16 season.
Sep 20, 00:24
Report: Kobe Bryant cleared to play
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has the all-clear to continue basketball activities, according to reports.
Sep 18, 02:57
Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak confident Kobe Bryant will be fit for camp
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak believes that Kobe Bryant should be fit for the start of his side's training camp in October.
Sep 15, 02:45
D'Angelo Russell looking to follow Kobe Bryant mentality
Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell admits that he is looking to follow the mentality of Kobe Bryant to establish himself in the NBA.
Sep 7, 17:49
Jim Buss open to Kobe Bryant stay beyond next season
Los Angeles Lakers president Jim Buss admits that he would be happy to have Kobe Bryant back at the club beyond the end of next season.
Sep 2, 02:46
D'Angelo Russell wants to "stick around" in NBA
Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard D'Angelo Russell hopes that he can learn how to "stick around" in the NBA from veteran teammate Kobe Bryant.
Aug 30, 15:28
Jim Buss: 'Kobe Bryant can play beyond this season'
Los Angeles Lakers part-owner Jim Buss reveals that Kobe Bryant can stay beyond this season if he wants to.
Aug 28, 17:01
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant returns to the court after shoulder surgery
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant returns to the court for shooting practice for the first time since his shoulder operation.
Aug 23, 23:34
Jerry Colangelo: 'Kobe Bryant could play in Rio Olympics 2016'
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant intends on fighting for his spot at the Olympics next year, according to Jerry Colangelo.
Aug 14, 15:18
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant: 'Next season could be my last'
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant admits that next season could be his last in the NBA after 20 years in the league.
Aug 10, 00:35
Kobe Bryant confident Los Angeles Lakers can reach playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is adamant that his side have the quality on their roster to reach the playoffs in the 2015-16 season.
Aug 8, 21:49
Kobe Bryant yet to make decision on retirement plans
Shooting guard Kobe Bryant admits that he does not know if he will retire in 2016.
Aug 6, 02:25
Phil Jackson: 'I could feel Kobe Bryant's hatred'
NBA legend Phil Jackson reveals that he had a tough relationship with former player Kobe Bryant.
Jul 30, 17:58
Byron Scott: 'Kobe Bryant could change position'
Kobe Bryant could be reinvented as a forward next season, according to Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott.
Jul 30, 00:28
Los Angeles Lakers trio haven't spoken to Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers' new signings suggest that they haven't heard from Kobe Bryant since arriving.
Jul 24, 00:56
Jordan Hill discusses playing with Kobe Bryant
Jordan Hill reveals what it is like to play on the same team as Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
Jul 17, 18:41
Video: Wayne Rooney, Rafael Nadal in star-studded ad for Nike Zoom trainers
Wayne Rooney, Rafael Nadal, Mo Farah and Serena Williams show off their speed in a new Nike ad.
Jul 2, 11:49
Kobe Bryant: 'No problem with Larry Nance Jr over tweet'
Kobe Bryant insists that he has no problem with Larry Nance Jr after a controversial tweet about the Los Angeles Lakers guard's sex assault case emerged.
Jun 29, 18:41
