Houston Rockets, Toyota Center implement preventative measures

The Rockets and Toyota Center are maintaining communication with the league and health experts regarding any updated recommendations.

Harden scores 42, Rockets cool off Celtics with 116-105 win

The Houston Rockets put an end to the Boston Celtic’s seven-game win streak with a 116-105 victory Tuesday night at Toyota Center.

Rockets deal away Capela and Green in 4-team trade

FOX 26's Mark Berman reports Center Clint Capela has been sent to the Atlanta Hawk and Gerald Green has been traded to the Denver Nuggets.

Ticket prices approach $1,000 for first Lakers game after death of Kobe Bryant

Ticket prices for the first Los Angeles Lakers game following the death of NBA star Kobe Bryant have skyrocketed, as fans return to what many have called “the house that Kobe built.” 

Houston area teens return from Kobe Bryant’s weekend tournament, devastated by the news of the legend’s death

'HE WELCOMED US': FOX 26 caught up with two teens that played in Kobe Bryant's basketball camp, which was designed to help kids who were excited about the game he loved so much. 

Rest in Peace, Mamba: Texas Southern University students mourn death of NBA star Kobe Bryant

REST IN PEACE, KOBE: College students on the campus of Texas Southern University share their remarks on the NBA legend's death after his private helicopter crashed in the hills of Calabasas, California.

Kobe Bryant will be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2020 class, chairman says

The chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame said Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, will be inducted into the 2020 class.

ESPN to re-air Kobe Bryant's final NBA game in which he scored 60 points

On Monday night, ESPN will re-air Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game to honor the Lakers legend after he and his 13-year-old daughter were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning.

Fans in Los Angeles gather to remember NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Thousands of fans gathered outside Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Sunday afternoon to remember Kobe Bryant, killed in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter and 7 others on board. The crash happened Sunday morning in Calabasas. 

Gianna 'GiGi' Bryant, 13, among nine victims of Calabasas helicopter crash

Rising 13-year-old basketball star Gianna Bryant and her dad, retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant, were among the nine victims killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning, officials said. 

#RIPMamba: NBA community reacts to passing of Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was reportedly among five people killed when a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California Sunday. He was 41 years old.

City of Houston pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, all victims of today’s helicopter crash

The City of Houston is honoring the victims of Sunday’s helicopter crash that killed nine people, including Lakers great Kobe Bryant and former University of Houston assistant coach John Altobelli.

Kobe Bryant talks about his daughter Gianna handling the pressure at the free-throw line

Sports fans in the City of Los Angeles and beyond were left heartbroken Sunday after learning 18-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning. Months after earning his Grammy in 2018, he sat down with FOX 11’s Liz Habib for what would be their final sit-down interview. 

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.

Music stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys award show

Host Alicia Keys said she was feeling “crazy sad” about Bryant. She was joined on stage with Boyz II Men, who collectively sang “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.”

Kobe Bryant dead: NBA urged by fans to change logo, honoring late Lakers legend

Kobe Bryant’s death sent shockwaves through the world Sunday, and fans of the five-time NBA champion and the late Los Angeles Lakers legend called on the league to make a change.

Former University of Houston baseball captain 1 of 9 on chopper with Kobe Bryant
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John Altobelli of Orange Coast College, who is also a former University of Houston baseball player, captain, and assistant coach, was reportedly one of nine victims who died in a helicopter crash that killed NBA star Kobe Bryant.

Dallas Mavericks will retire number 24 in honor of Kobe Bryant

After the passing of Kobe Bryant following a helicopter crash in California Sunday morning, the Dallas Mavericks announced that no Maverick will ever wear number 24.