The Point Forward | SI.com 13 hours ago
Nike releases ‘Comeback’ ad for Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, narrated by Ice Cube
Nike has released an ad hailing Kobe Bryant’s “relentless drive” that coincides with his return to the court for the Lakers on Sunday. Dubbed “Kobe Comeback,” the 30-second, black-and-white spot includes a voiceover narrated by rapper/actor Ice Cube. The spot features footage of Bryant tearing his Achilles tendon in an April game against the Warriors, and […]
National Post 15 hours ago
Amir Johnson, Toronto Raptors spoil Kobe Bryant’s return from Achilles injury in win over Los Angeles Lakers
Amir Johnson scored a career-high 32 points in the trade-depleted Toronto Raptors' 106-94 victory over Los Angeles
Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 15 hours ago
Watch Nike tribute to Lakers star Kobe Bryant
In honor of Kobe Bryant's return Sunday night from an Achilles' tendon injury, Nike paid tribute to Bryant in a commercial.
Lakers Blog | Orange County Register 14 hours ago
Lakers buoyed by Bryant in his return
LOS ANGELES – For the Lakers and their fans, it was the moment they had waited for eight months to see. Kobe Bryant back in a game jersey, back in the lineup, back on the floor. For many of the younger players, it also was their first chance to be...
Silver Screen and Roll 15 hours ago
Lakers rusty in Kobe's return, fall to Raptors 106-94
Unsurprisingly, Kobe Bryant looked off the pace in his return to the court after missing 8 months. Unfortunately, the rest of his starting lineup joined him. It is inevitable that a person doing something for the first time in eight months will not be as good at it as they normally are. It is therefore...
NBA 13 hours ago
Watch: Highlights from Kobe Bryant's Return to Action!
Take a look at some of Kobe Bryant's highlights from his first game back from injury. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights. About the NBA: The NBA is the premier professional basketball league in the United States and Canada. The league is truly glo
Courtside | Toronto Sun 4 hours ago
Raptors at Lakers Points Per Game … Scrap that, more thoughts on the Rudy Gay trade
Some points on the game will follow for those who came here for the PPG and not more trade analysis. Initial thoughts on the deal sending Rudy Gay to Sacramento for salary cap flexibility and some “maybes” is here. Breaking it down a bit more: - Letting Bryan Colangelo stick around and execute the Gay [...]
The Point Forward | SI.com 12 hours ago
Video: Lakers’ Nick Young bricks crazy 360 lay-up in loss to Raptors
Nick Young absolutely bricked a 360 degree spinning lay-up during the Lakers’ 106-94 home loss to the Raptors on Friday. With the Raptors leading 82-75 with a little more than nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Young received the ball in the right corner...
Canis Hoopus 6 hours ago
Raptors Trade Gay, Kobe Makes Debut
Just some notes for your morning cup of Canis. Masai Ujiri managed to rid the Raptors of Rudy Gay in a trade with the Sacramento Kings in which the Kings take Gay and his horrific $19M player option for next season in exchange for parts (John Salmons, Chuck Hayes,...
Raptors HQ 8 hours ago
Raptors Rapid Recap: Raptors Beat Lakers 106-94 in Kobe's Return
The Raptors end their five-game losing streak with a win over the Lakers with a final score of 106-95. Amir Johnson had a career high of 32 points. Tonight marked the start of the post-Rudy Gay era for the Toronto Raptors. Farewell to Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy and...
Los Angeles Times 15 hours ago
Lakers' Steve Nash still uncertain of return
The point guard who has been sidelined since Nov. 10 because of nerve damage in his back says he doesn't know when he will be able to play for a sustainable period.One-half of the Lakers' 30-something backcourt returned to action Sunday. But what about Steve Nash ?
Rotoworld 3 hours ago
Steve Nash (nerves) unsure of return date - Steve Nash (G) Los Angeles Lakers
Steve Nash (nerves) isn't sure when he might return to the Lakers' lineup.
Lakers Blog | Orange County Register 14 hours ago
Bad ankle continues to trip up Pau Gasol
Pau Gasol appeared often times out of step in the Lakers' 106-94 loss to Toronto largely because he still is bothered by a sprained right ankle. But he refused to blame the sore ankle on his poor shooting night in which he missed eight of 11 shots...
Rotoworld 15 hours ago
Pau Gasol bothered by sore ankle on Sunday - Pau Gasol (F/C) Los Angeles Lakers
Pau Gasol said that his sore right ankle affected him during Sunday's game, which he finished with seven points and eight rebounds in 24 minutes.
Lakers Nation 13 hours ago
Watch: Lakers Vs Raptors: Mike D'Antoni On Kobe's Return, Pau Gasol's Struggles
Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni talks about Kobe's return and decision to take Xavier Henry out and play Bryant in the fourth quarter, D'Antoni also discusses Gasol's struggles.
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Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 2 hours ago
Kobe Bryant and family give holiday greeting in purple and gold
Kobe Bryant and his family are celebrating the holidays in purple and gold.
Land O' Lakers | ESPN Los Angeles 5 hours ago
Reincorporating Kobe will be a work in progress
LOS ANGELES -- It was a night Mike D’Antoni was looking forward to and dreading all at the same time. He knew at some point that Kobe Bryant would return from the ruptured Achilles tendon. He also knew at some point that return would complicate whatever chemistry and consistency his team had built up in the early weeks of the season. Sunday night was the beginning of the Lakers learning how to play with Bryant again and Bryant learning how to play with them again.
Los Angeles Times 13 hours ago
Kobe Bryant is just a rusty sidekick as Lakers lose to Toronto 106-94
In first game since he tore Achilles' tendon in April, Kobe plays part-time role and looks stale: Nine points, eight turnovers, 27 minutes.
Los Angeles Times 13 hours ago
Kobe Bryant, in his Lakers' return, is a star that falls to earth
He has his moments, and everyone is pulling for him, but it's a disjointed superstar and team that loses to Toronto. His aura is back, but his athleticism is not.There were 19 seconds left in the first half when the Staples Center crowd rose to its feet and roared. It's been nearly eight months, but everybody remembered what was happening next.
Orange County Register 13 hours ago
Bryant returns, shows rust in Lakers' loss to Torontoq
LOS ANGELES – The first point in the career of the superstar reborn came like the last one had: at the free throw line. But the rest of Kobe Bryant’s season debut betrayed that symbolic continuity. The eight months since he ruptured his left...
Orange County Register 15 hours ago
Lakers lose 106-94 in Bryant's debut
LOS ANGELES -- The return will not be remembered for the performance. Eight months after rupturing his Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant returned for the Lakers on Sunday in a fanfare-laden event. The only negative? The result. The Lakers lost 106-94 to...
Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 16 hours ago
Kobe Bryant returns but Lakers fall to the Raptors, 106-94
Raptors 106, Lakers 94 (end of regulation)
Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 18 hours ago
Kobe Bryant makes return from Achilles' tendon injury
Kobe Bryant made his season debut on Sunday night, starting for the Lakers at Staples Center against the Toronto Raptors.
Land O' Lakers | ESPN Los Angeles 19 hours ago
Rapid Reaction: Raptors 106, Lakers 94
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant is back on the court, but his game still has some work to do to join him there. After Bryant was introduced to a raucous standing ovation at Staples Center with "Imperial March" from "Star Wars" blaring over the public address system, the force wasn't always with him. Things started off well enough when he found Robert Sacre with a crisp pass inside for an assist on the Lakers' first possession, but his first shot was a baby hook from six feet that ended up as an airball.
Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 20 hours ago
Watch NBA welcome Kobe Bryant back from Achilles' tendon injury
With Kobe Bryant's season debut nearing Sunday night, the NBA released a video message on YouTube welcoming the Lakers All-Star guard back from his Achilles' injury.
Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 20 hours ago
Lakers recall high-scoring Ryan Kelly from Development League
Not only will the Lakers get Kobe Bryant back Sunday night when they host the Toronto Raptors, but the team also recalled rookie forward Ryan Kelly from the D-Fenders.
