Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

Kobe Bryant’s memory looms over this weekend as NBA luminaries, fans gather in Chicago. It reminds us of anther pinnacle moment, with Magic in 1992.

Ahead of the All-Star Game in Chicago, Barkley expressed his disappointment in the Bulls and scoffed at players on bad teams complaining about snubs.

Los Angeles Laker LeBron James is setting the tone for the team and says ‘we have to continue to push forward’ in wake of Kobe Bryant’s death.

With Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, among the nine killed in a helicopter crash, should that have been the correct mode of transportation?

Kobe Bryant talked to USA TODAY Sports about life after the NBA, projects with his award-winning multimedia company and coaching his daughter’s team.

Kobe Bryant spoke to USA TODAY Sports about his storytelling approach as his next book – ‘The Wizenard Series: Seaon One’ – hits shelves March 31.

Zion Williamson posted 17 of his 22 points in just over three minutes in fourth quarter. He played 22 minutes total as Pelicans handle him with care.

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.

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?

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is shooting the basketball and traveling with the team, but his return from a broken hand isn’t imminent.