Pilot of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter tried to avoid heavy fog before crash

Authorities say the veteran pilot of a helicopter that crashed, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, tried to avoid fog so heavy it grounded police choppers.

What we know about the victims in Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash

Nine people were killed when a helicopter plunged into a hillside outside of Los Angeles, including NBA star Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter. Here’s what we have confirmed about all of the victims.

NBA players call on league to retire Kobe Bryant’s numbers

Utah Jazz players Donovan Mitchell and Royce O'Neal want the NBA to retire Kobe Bryant's jerseys indefinitely.

NBA postpones Lakers-Clippers game over continuing impact of Kobe's death

With the Lakers reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA postponed the team's scheduled game tomorrow night against the Clippers at Staples Center.

Kobe Bryant will be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class, chairman says

The chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, will be inducted into the 2020 class.

Fans in Los Angeles gather to remember NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Thousands of fans gathered outside Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Sunday afternoon to remember Kobe Bryant, killed in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter and 7 others on board. The crash happened Sunday morning in Calabasas. 

Kobe Bryant's helicopter flew in fog that grounded other choppers

Conditions at the time were such that the Los Angeles Police Department and the county sheriff's department grounded their helicopters.

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.

Dallas Mavericks will retire number 24 in honor of Kobe Bryant

After the passing of Kobe Bryant following a helicopter crash in California Sunday morning, the Dallas Mavericks announced that no Maverick will ever wear number 24.