It will take Los Angeles Lakers fans a long time to process what happened Sunday, when NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash.
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Zion Williamson puts on show with fourth-quarter barrage, but Pelicans fall to Spurs in NBA debut
After a quiet three-plus quarters, Zion Williamson erupted for 17 points in a three-minute span in the fourth during his NBA debut for the Pelicans.
Zion Williamson’s NBA regular-season debut: How Pelicans are handling hype
New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors on rookie Zion Williamson: “We probably need game 10 before we can really judge something.”
Kobe Bryant: ‘Kind of juvenile’ to be upset LeBron James will pass him on NBA scoring list
Former L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant talks to USA TODAY Sports about the record, playing against LeBron James, how he helped shape his training habits.
Zion Williamson era finally here, but what type of player will Pelicans see?
Will Zion Williamson live up to the hype or will his size — and the way he throws his weight around — doom him to an injury-prone NBA career?
Lakers’ Anthony Davis to miss fourth straight game with an injury
Lakers’ Anthony Davis continues to have soreness around his tailbone area, but may be eyeing a return Saturday against the Rockets in Houston.
Russell Westbrook on Thunder stint: ‘I don’t regret one thing’
Russell Westbrook got a deafening ovation and touching tribute video in his return to Oklahoma City, but Chris Paul and the Thunder got a 113-92 win.
Rookie Ja Morant showing why Grizzlies have ‘a special young man’
Ja Morant has turned heads with his highlight plays, but he’s impressed Grizzlies teammates and coaches most with his desire to improve.
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson will make NBA debut ‘when the time is right’
The 2019 No. 1 NBA draft pick hasn’t played a game for the New Orleans Pelicans yet as the team has been cautious with his recovery from knee surgery.
Opinion: Why it’s difficult to predict how Lakers and Clippers will fare in playoff series
The Clippers improved to 2-0 vs. the Lakers this season, but don’t jump to any conclusions about how a playoff series between these teams would go.