Somehow, with all that has happened between that awful moment and now, it remains surreal and hard to believe that it was five years ago today that Kobe Bean Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna and seven others,

There’s always a few athletes that cross over into almost superhero world,” said an artist whose mural became a site of mourning when the N.B.A. star died in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and forward Rui Hachimura both have been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the host Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. James (left foot injury management) and Hachimura (left calf soreness) initially were listed as probable for the game.

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers face off in what will be the most anticipated game of the night during the NBA's Rivals Week. Nothing brings more anticipation to NBA fans than when LeBron James faces off against Steph Curry on a basketball court.