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They had Kobe Bryant in their hands - then gave him to the Lakers for one veteran

On draft night in 1996, the Charlotte Hornets selected 17-year-old Kobe Bryant with the 13th overall pick, only to trade him ...

One of Sacramento Kings’ most beloved figures parting ways with team

One of the most beloved figures in franchise history is leaving the Sacramento Kings. Sources told The Sacramento Bee that ...

$12 million man: UCLA just landed the best international hoop prospect in the world

The morning of the gold-medal game at the FIBA U17 World Cup, U.S. coach Scott Fitch warned his players not to underestimate ...

The making of a global superstar

The sporting world and beyond is mourning the death of Kobe Bryant, aged 41. The NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine on board a helicopter that crashed on Sunday. CNN looks ...