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For the first time since a nearly fatal overdose last October, Lamar Odom shared an update on his goals for the future. Entertainment Tonight caught up with the 36-year-old former NBA player at the Staples Center following Kobe Bryant’s final game Wednesday (April 13) night.
It’s not always easy to say goodbye, but after 20 years in purple and gold, Kobe Bryant is close to ending one chapter of his career. To honor Bryant’s imminent basketball retirement, Kendrick Lamar linked with ESPN on “Fade to Black,” a poignant 30 for 30 video tribute to the NBA legend.
Atlanta Hawks’ forward Thabo Sefolosha is suing New York City on allegations that police officers unjustly arrested and assaulted him outside of a nightclub in 2015, leaving him with a broken leg and missing the playoffs.
Donald Sterling’s $1 billion lawsuit against the NBA has been thrown out by a judge. Sterling sued the league for getting booted as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers after his ex-mistress leaked rant that was the final straw in a long history of racism.
The Los Angeles Lakers are investigating sexual harassment claims brought against Nick Young, and Jordan Clarkson. An advocate working to stop athletes from committing sexual harassment, abuse and domestic violence, accused the two players of an alleged inappropriate incident that occurred Sunday (March 20).
After a decade in the NBA, being a free agent has allowed Nate Robinson to step outside the box. For the next chapter in his athletic career Robinson is bypassing the basketball court, for the football field.
Stance isn’t just resting on their coup of becoming the NBA’s official on-court sock provider. For March, the brand hooked up socks to match the special Noches éne•bé•a alternate uniforms the players will be wearing.
Less than two weeks after the death of his wife, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Monty Williams shared a message of strength and forgiveness during her funeral Thursday (Feb. 18). 44-year-old Ingrid William passed away on Feb. 10 after being in a head-on collisions with a driver who also died.
Drake couldn’t turn down an impromptu rap session before the NBA All-Star Game yesterday (Feb. 14). Even though Drizzy was on hand as a pseudo commentator, Shaquille O’Neal managed to get the Toronto native to spit the first verse of “Back to Back” on live T.V.
Later today (Feb. 12) Drake will be presented with the “highest honor” possible from his hometown. The 6 God is expected to receive the key to the city of Toronto commemorating his dedication to Canada’s most populous city.
Don’t tell Matt Barnes, but Derek Fisher is still going strong with Gloria Govan. Days after getting fired from the New York Knicks, Fisher headed out on a birthday vacation with Govan and her family.
The Sacramento Kings scrapped a planned promotional “Year of the Monkey” T-shirt giveaway after DeMarcus Cousins complained. Coincidentally, the Chinese New Year shirts were to be given out on the first day of Black History Month.