Longtime Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli was killed in the helicopter crash that also took the lives of Kobe Bryant and Bryant's daughter, Gianna.
Damian Lillard had 50 points and 13 assists, becoming the first Portland player with 40-plus points in three straight games, and the Trail Blazers beat the Pacers 139-129.
IOC President Thomas Bach says Kobe Bryant was “an outstanding and true Olympic champion.” Bryant helped the United States win Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.
Kobe Bryant's scoring lead is shrinking as LeBron James scored 21 points, cutting into lead for the No. 3 scoring spot in NBA history, as the Lakers beat the Knicks 100-92.
With a who's who of Lakers in attendance, LeBron James scored 12 in the opening nine minutes, handed the Hawks their second ugly loss in 24 hours at Staples Center, 122-101.
Dwight Howard, the eight-time All-Star and 15-year NBA veteran is the Lakers' improbable choice to fill the roster vacancy created by DeMarcus Cousins' knee injury.