Kobe Bryant Took Away Lakers Teammates’ Shoes After a Portland Blowout
Nick Young says Kobe Bryant ordered Lakers teammates to remove their signature shoes after a flat performance in Portland. Accounts differ on when the shoes were collected.
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Nick Young says Kobe Bryant ordered Lakers teammates to remove their signature shoes after a flat performance in Portland. Accounts differ on when the shoes were collected.
Micah Nori says Portland won’t ask Ja Morant to lead, while Damian Lillard argues their backcourt can work. The rotation remains unsettled.
Nick Young doubts the Lakers can contend, citing their roster makeup and questions about Walker Kessler’s defense. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves offer a strong counterpoint.
After years of roster change in Dallas, Dwight Powell sees a new Mavericks group embracing hard work, communication and improvement.
After a 120-97 preseason loss, Mike Brown says New York’s reserves must raise their effort as they compete for roster spots and playing time.
Macklin Celebrini sits out in Dallas with a lower body injury, while Tampa Bay, Detroit and Buffalo share updates on players and staff.
Winnipeg gives Clay Stevenson his first team start and Jack St. Ivany a chance in Pittsburgh, while Connor Brown and Damon Severson near returns.
A NOAA study found the Gulf Stream sped up, shifted north and grew more stable. Those changes may shape how storm swells travel, but they don’t predict surf.
Surf cams have changed how surfers find waves—and who gets access. Surfline’s paywall puts that shift back in focus as free camera directories emerge.
The Cardinals rookie says his ankle isn’t the main issue, but a demanding year has left coaches monitoring his workload through four games.
Alex Ovechkin says 2026-27 will be his last NHL season, giving Washington a year to celebrate its leading scorer and 2018 Stanley Cup champion.
Brock Faber and Aleksander Barkov are sidelined as a major winger swap, trade requests and a wave of NHL extensions reshape the season’s opening week.
Brunson’s $113 million sacrifice helped New York build a title team. Green says it may also pressure Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart to take less.
Nearly 10,000 fans watched LeBron James, Joel Embiid and the 76ers’ projected starters share the floor, offering an early glimpse of the team’s potential.
Build confidence in bigger surf with a gradual plan covering boards, breath training, spot knowledge, wipeouts and knowing when to sit out.
Red Bull and Apple put viewers inside Teahupo’o barrels with an immersive film built around 8K 3D footage and Spatial Audio.
Wyttenbach, Keenan, Ravensbergen and Kvasnicka bring standout scoring, defensive strength and goaltending potential to college hockey.
HMHB delivers essential supplies, clinical care, and local support to families in Hawaiʻi as repeated disasters shorten the time available to recover.
If Seattle falls out of the playoff race, McCann’s affordable contract and scoring versatility could make him a sought-after trade target.
Kai Lenny explains why he surfed Cloudbreak switch, what Fiji’s windy swell demanded and how he’s preparing for a potentially huge winter.