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Kobe Bryant tributes, LeBron James’ revenge, quarterly grades, All-Star Game update, trade rumors: NBA news and notes
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
Posted Jan 26, 2021
Kobe Bryant waves goodbye to the Portland crowd. The Portland Trailblazers play the Los Angeles Lakers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, Saturday, January 23, 2016. Thomas Boyd/Staff LC- StaffLC- Staff
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It is an emotional day across the NBA, as players and coaches join basketball fans around the world in remembering the legacy and career of Kobe Bryant on the one-year anniversary of his stunning and sad death.
The Portland Trail Blazers were forced to cope with the tragedy on the court one year ago today, when they hosted the Indiana Pacers at the Moda Center. The Blazers beat the Pacers 139-129, and while I don’t remember one detail about the game that night, I vividly recall the postgame locker room, where you could feel the pain and sadness as Carmelo Anthony fought back tears, Trevor Ariza
Playing in his first game in Cleveland in more than two years, LeBron James made up for lost time, single-handedly outscoring his former team in the fourth quarter en route to a season-high 46 points and 10-0 road winning streak for the Lakers.
Cleveland Cavaliers are steadily improving, building team on right path even LeBron James sees it
Updated Jan 26, 2021;
Posted Jan 26, 2021
The Cleveland Cavaliers challenged the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night, showing hope for the future. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
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CLEVELAND, Ohio LeBron James still keeps tabs on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Second-year point guard Darius Garland is “like a little brother” to James a connection tied to Klutch Sports and super-agent Rich Paul. Kevin Love and Matthew Dellavedova both inactive for Monday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers were part of Cleveland’s 2016 title team. Larry Nance Jr. arrived from Los Angeles in a 2017-18 trade ahead of the deadline, helping James compete for one last Cleveland championship before bolting in free agency. Cedi Osman, who caught up with James before the game and gave him a bro hug, is still one of James’ all-time favorites.