Los Angeles Lakers Coverage
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Duke legend Chris Duhon takes on new role as high school basketball coach in North Carolina
Former Duke legend and NBA guard Chris Duhon accepted the head boys basketball coach at Gaston Christian High School. He'll have the opportunity to coach his son, an incoming high school freshman. -
If the Los Angeles Lakers stumble to start 2022-23 season, Mike Krzyzewski is waiting in 'retirement'
For the first time since the 1979-1980 season, Duke will have a different head basketball coach. The 2022-23 NBA season tips off on Tuesday night. -
Best of SportsChannel8: The Radio Show (October 7, 2020)
SportsChannel8: The Radio Show, heard weekdays from 10-12 on 99.9 The Fan. It's Day 27 of the return. Hayes Permar and Brian Geisinger talk about the newest member of the Carolina Hurricanes, Seth Jarvis, who was selected 13th overall by the team. Brendan Whitted joined the show to talk about the NBA Finals and the Lakers' Game 4 win over the Heat. Brendan, Hayes, and BG also offer advice when a guest at a wedding. Also, Will Brinson of CBS Sports stopped by to talk about CD players still existing in cars, and the latest happenings in the NFL. -
Kobe Bryant to be honored with street name
To commemorate what is now known as "Kobe Bryant Day," Los Angeles City council members Curren Price and Herb Wesson announced they are introducing a motion to rename a stretch of road outside the Staples Center in honor of Bryant. -
Vanessa Bryant finds 'one more letter' from late husband Kobe
Vanessa revealed that she discovered the sweet note, addressed to the "Love of my Life,". four months after she lost Kobe and their daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. -
Lakers give back $4.6 million coronavirus relief loan
The Lakers recently announced their decision to return a roughly $4.6 million loan that was granted to them by the federal government. The organization was initially granted the loan after applying for the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program. -
Kobe and Gianna Bryant laid to rest
The late NBA superstar and his daughter were buried at a Southern California cemetery Friday, according to their death certificates. -
Rick Fox speaks out after false reports he was killed in Kobe Bryant crash
Kobe Bryant's former teammate, Rick Fox, appeared on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' where he explained how the rumors of Fox's death shook his family. -
NBC Special Report: Kobe Bryant, 8 others killed in helicopter crash
NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter have died in a helicopter crash. NBC has a Special Report about the tragedy. -
Hornets' Kemba Walker near top of wish list for Celtics
There's expected to be the normal frenzy when NBA free agency begins on Sunday. One of the free agents at the top of the list is Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker. -
Best of the Sports Shop (April 12, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Fantastik Funky Friday" as Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn Fritz discuss the Hurricanes falling short against the Capitals last night in Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as where Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson stand after the first round of the Masters. The crew also discusses a new ESPN article critical of former Lakers' president Magic Johnson and the crew also shares their "ridin' dirty" experiences. -
Best of the Sports Shop (April 11, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Throwback Thursday" as Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn and actress/model Yesse Rodriguez take it back to 1997 for the bumper music. The crew also discusses the Charlotte Hornets missing out on the NBA Playoffs and whether or not Kemba Walker will be back with the team next season. The crew also discusses Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitski playing their final NBA games last night as well as the aftermath of Magic Johnson's resignation as Lakers' President of Basketball Operations. Also, Terry Johnson of SpokeHub joins the crew in-studio for another edition of "Around The Hub." -
Best of Adam and Joe (April 10th, 2019)
Adam and Joe, heard weekdays 3-7 on 99.9 The Fan. On this edition of the show the guys discuss Magic Johnson stepping down as the President of the Lakers and the stories of the day in "The Take Factory." Wes Durham joins with his thoughts on Virginia's national championship run. -
Best of the Sports Shop (April 10, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Hump Day" as Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn Fritz return to the airwaves after covering the Final Four in Minneapolis, MN. The crew discusses Magic Johnson shocking the NBA by announcing last night that he is stepping down as Lakers President of Basketball Operations. The crew also discusses Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitski playing their final home games last night as well as controversy over a Washington D.C. shop ordered to stop blasting go-go music following a complaint from a resident and the rally that soon followed. -
Best of the Sports Shop (April 1, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Good Look-Bad Look Monday" as K-Mac, Jasmyn Fritz and Greensboro Swarm Assistant Coach Chasity Melvin discuss Duke being eliminated in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament by Michigan State yesterday as well as UNC bowing out in the Sweet 16 against Auburn, who went on to advance to its first-ever Final Four. The crew also discusses LeBron James being shut down for the rest of the season by the Lakers as well as the tragic shooting death of rapper/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle. -
Best of the Sports Shop (March 11, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Good Look-Bad Look Monday" as Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn Fritz discuss UNC knocking off Duke in the Dean Dome last Saturday for their second victory over the Blue Devils this season as well as the possibility of them meeting again in the ACC Tournament. The crew also discusses Antonio Brown being traded by the Steelers to the Raiders, the LA Lakers shutting down two of their players for the rest of the season and Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez announcing their engagement. -
Best of the Sports Shop (March 7, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Throwback Thursday" as Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn take it back to 1982 for the bumper music. The crew also discusses NC State's heartbreaking loss at home to Georgia Tech last night and how it affects the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament hopes. In addition, Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn discuss LeBron James passing Michael Jordan for 4th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list last night in the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets. Terry Johnson, co-founder of the social media platform SpokeHub, also joins the crew in-studio and shares what's happening "Around The Hub," including what everyone's favorite cereal is on National Cereal Day. -
Courtside with Chasity Melvin: LeBron James passed Michael Jordan, but life doesn't always go the way you expect
Chasity Melvin, NC State women's basketball great, former WNBA All-Star and new assistant coach with the Greensboro Swarm of NBA's G-League, joins the Sports Shop to discuss both the Swarm and the Hornets fighting to make the playoffs in the G-League and in the NBA. Melvin also shares her thoughts on LeBron James passing his idol, Michael Jordan, for 4th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list last night and also honors Gayle King as her True Sport of the Week for her R. Kelly interview. -
Best of the Sports Shop (March 5, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Terrific Tuesday" as Reese, K-Mac, Jasmyn Fritz and Candace Cooper discuss whether or not Zion Williamson will return from his knee sprain tonight for Duke at home against Wake Forest. The crew also discusses UNC's trap game tonight at Boston College as well as LeBron James and the Lakers dropping another game to the Clippers last night at Staples Center. -
Best of the Sports Shop (March 4, 2019)
The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac, heard weekday mornings from 6-9 on Buzz Sports Radio. It's "Good Look-Bad Look Monday" as Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn Fritz discuss this past weekend in college basketball, including UNC and Duke picking up victories, Campbell claiming the Big South regular season championship, Shaw falling short in the CIAA Championship and NC State falling at Florida State. The crew also discusses the continuing struggles of LeBron James and the Lakers as well as who stood out at this past weekend's NFL Combine.