Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant, Deron Williams have only praise for each other

They became mutual fans after playing together on the USA team in the FIBA Americas tournament. Admittedly, Kobe Bryant doesn't throw up praise toward his opponents as frequently as he does jumpers.

Lakers' Kobe Bryant says he'll play Wednesday

He describes his injured lower back as 'sore, tight and stiff' but vows to be ready for Game 5 at Staples Center against Utah. NBA coaches vote him to the all-defensive first team. Kobe Bryant left no doubt after the Lakers' practice today that he'll be on the court Wednesday for Game 5 against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in the Western Conference Semifinals.

MVP Kobe Bryant leads Lakers 2-0 series lead over Jazz

The chants of "MVP, MVP" directed at Kobe Bryant by Los Angeles Lakers' fans have a different meaning now. They represent fact, not just sentiment. Bryant played like a Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night, getting 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the only unbeaten team in ...

Jazz hope to ruin newly-minted MVP Kobe Bryant's celebration

Carlos Boozer and the Utah Jazz hope to spoil Kobe Bryant's MVP celebration. More important, the Jazz hope to even the Western Conference semifinals with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night before the series moves to Salt Lake City for Games 3 and 4.

Lakers Star Kobe Bryant Wins First MVP Award

LOS ANGELES -- Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant poised to be named MVP

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is widely expected to receive the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the first time after the NBA scheduled a news conference for Tuesday at a Los Angeles hotel.