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The NBA All-Star Game MVP will receive a new trophy moving forward. On Thursday, the NBA unveiled “The Kobe Bryant Trophy,” which will be awarded to the NBA All-Star Game MVP.

Thursday night marked the end of an era, and Saturday night will mark the start of a new one. Goodbye to the Staples Center, and hello to Crypto.com Arena. The Staples Center was the home of the Lakers and Clippers from 1999-2021, but it officially ended its run as the teams' home venue after Thursday’s game between the Lakers and Spurs.

The NBA world enjoyed a rare day off for Thanksgiving Thursday. Players from not only America but from all parts of the globe came together to celebrate the day. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)

Vanessa Bryant remains embroiled in a legal battle with Los Angeles County more than a year after the death of her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna. Bryant filed a lawsuit in September 2020, eight months after Kobe, Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif.

A 50-year championship wait is befitting of at least 50 diamonds. And a lot more, apparently. The Bucks were given their championship rings on Tuesday night in their season opener vs.