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The 19-foot bronze statue has already become a favorite spot for Lakers fans to take photos and meet up. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Several errors on the marble base of the statue of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant outside the team’s downtown arena have been corrected. The alterations were completed in time for the…

• Download the NBA App This article was pulled from our Starting 5 Newsletter, a daily look at all things NBA. To get the newsletter in your inbox every morning, subscribe here. In addition to Luka Doncic’s stepbacks, Kyrie Irving’s ambidextrous runners and drive-and-kicks for open 3-pointers, the Mavs are also the most prolific alley-oop team of the postseason….

PREVIOUS SEASON | NEXT SEASON Although two new teams began play in Charlotte and Miami, some things remained the same. Michael Jordan won his third straight scoring crown. Magic Johnson won his second Most Valuable Player Award. And the Detroit Pistons played the best team defense in the NBA. But the team’s hierarchy sensed that…

Much of Reggie Miller’s legend was made during his playoff matchups with the Knicks in the 1990s. > Archive 75: Reggie Miller | 75 Stories: Reggie Miller A volatile, high-voltage scorer from the off guard position, Reggie Miller was one of the supreme shooters of any era. With 2,560 made 3-pointers, he ended his career as…

Given the persistent unknowns, the potential cancellation of this NBA season due to the threat of the coronavirus — including the loss of the 2020 playoffs — would be a worst-case scenario for the entire league. The Milwaukee Bucks, though, might feel the impact more than most. For a lot of teams, shifting into offseason…

Victor Wembanyama’s combination of size and talent makes him one of the most unique prospects in NBA history. In a league filled with giants, there are still players who stand out from the crowd. Top Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama is set to join a select group of players taller than 7-foot-4 to have played in…