In his prime, Kobe Bryant was a known scholar of the game. The “Black Mamba” spent countless hours watching game films, satisfied his curiosity by asking questions, and worked his tail off in ...

Kobe Bryant's sheer dominance in his prime uniquely affected his opponents. For Channing Frye, it led to a rare, one-off decision after Game 6 of the 2010 WCF—a choice he would never make again.

The summer of 2004 featured two big fish: Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant. At that time, the Canadian point guard's negotiation with the Dallas Mavericks was at a standstill. Mavs owner Mark Cuban ...

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Luka Doncic in a shocking trade with the Dallas Mavericks before the deadline, giving them a superstar to build around for years to come. The last time ...