Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited NBA debut when his New Orleans Pelicans take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.

Kobe Bryant heaped praise on fellow basketball icon and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in what proved to be his final tweet before a fatal helicopter crash on Sunday in California. 

The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' next game against the Clippers on Tuesday night after the deaths of retired superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Lakers have paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by lining every seat in the 20,000-capacity Staples Center with his retired No 24 jersey ahead of the first match since his tragic death.

James took to Instagram Friday with a photo of the tattoo, which features a black coiled snake, entwined with roses and Bryant's numbers '24' and '8,' featuring the words 'Mamba 4 Life.'

Lionel, 70, and Jake, 39, looked in good spirits as they turned out to watch the LA Lakers victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles on Tuesday

The date for the memorial is February 24, 2020, which was a conscious choice. Two was Gianna's jersey number, 24 was Kobe's and 20 is the amount of years he was a Laker.

LeBron James may be in his 17th NBA season, but that's not stopping the 35-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star from delivering poster-worthy dunks, like the reverse windmill he threw down on Thursday.

Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record. The tough part came afterward when he was asked about the late Kobe Bryant.

Maryland non-profit Game Plan Inc filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against LeBron James' Uninterrupted media company for $33million claiming he stole their slogan.

LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson while leading the LA Lakers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Details have emerged from the Lakers' team flight back to Los Angeles on January 26, when they learned Kobe Bryant had died, prompting LeBron James to lead a group prayer circle.

The Los Angeles Lakers made it seven wins on the spin as Anthony Davis picked up the baton from sidelined LeBron James to guide his team to a resounding win over the Golden State Warriors.

LeBron James keeps finding ways to assert his supremacy over the upstart New Orleans Pelicans and rookie sensation Zion Williamson - with or without the help of Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 112-103 on Sunday, ending their Staples Center co-tenant's six-game winning streak.

Furious fans are seething after forking out thousands for tickets and travel to an Australia versus United States all-star basketball game only to have the biggest drawcards pull out. 

More than $5million will be refunded to thousands of fans who bought tickets to a basketball that used false advertising to claim LeBron James would be playing.

The Australian tennis star took to Instagram to unveil his new sleeve tattoo on his right arm which features the fallen LA Lakers legend, Lebron James and Michael Jordan's Nike sneakers.

NBA, like all sports across the globe, may well be on lockdown right now, but that hasn't stopped LeBron James from looking to set himself apart from the rest as he showed his fans his tough home workout.

'I'm absolutely devastated and horrified by the senseless, cold blooded, racially motivated killing of Ahmaud Arbery,' the pop superstar, 30, tweeted, adding the hashtag  #JusticeForAhmaud.'

The stars will appear in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, a one-hour long special honoring graduates and airing on multiple channels May 16.

Russell Crowe has joined in with basketball fans who are furious over the seating fiasco as Australia took on the USA in Melbourne on Thursday night. 

Lagree is the workout of choice for celebrities and royalty, from Meghan Markle to Michelle Obama and the Miss Universe Australia models. It is a unique form of training using a 'megaformer bed'.

SoulCycle is loved by A-listers and has opened in London. Although spinning burns lots of calories physiotherapist Sarah Bentley said poor bike set up can cause knee and back pain.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is one viewer who's 'not interested' in tuning in if former foreign minister Julie Bishop gets her own television talk show.

The former first lady opened up about the realities of White House life for two teenagers at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on Saturday.

The former First Lady is believed to have rented a spectacular new property in Hollywood Hills on Monday and Tuesday. The home has been dubbed the Shark House due to its open-air aquarium.

Meghan, 37, guest-edited the September issue and spotlighted 15 'world-leading women.' Jameela, 33, said the Duchess is 'fantastic' and that sh was thrilled to speak to her on the phone.

Trump lashed out at his Democratic inquisitors in Congress, saying that if they have run out of fertile ground related to the Mueller report, they should look into Obama's post-presidency windfalls.

Donald Trump thrust his foot on the gas in a Wednesday attack on Barack Obama, arguing that his predecessor's mammoth book and movie deals be reviewed by Congress.

Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice will hit bookshelves on November 19 said Penguin Random House in a press release, almost one year after the Michelle Obama memoir.

Barack and Michelle Obama are new entries on The Hollywood Reporter's 100 most powerful people in entertainment, thanks to their foray into the film making industry and a deal signed with Netflix.

Former first lady Michelle Obama won the Hidden Heroes Champion award at a military gala on Wednesday night and fought back tears as she thanked 'unsung' military caregivers

Having already been crowned the 'World's Most Admired Women' this year, securing victory in the at next year's Grammy's would cap a fine 18 months for Michelle Obama.

Julia Roberts and Michelle Obama are teaming up to travel to Malaysia and Vietnam and take part in an effort to empower and educate girls in December.

The 2019 charts feature J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming. Food bloggers and now authors of Pinch of Nom join them.

Julia Roberts is travelling to Kuala Lumpur with Obama for the Obama Foundation's inaugural Leaders: Asia-Pacific convening in the Malaysian capital on Tuesday.

Barack and Michelle Obama have advised the Sussexes on their plans for a new life outside the Royal Family.Harry and Meghan want to model themselves on the Obamas.

Conservative actor James Woods took to Twitter over the weekend to gripe that Melania, 49, has 'never graced our nation's major style magazine covers.'

Though the 62-year-old talk show host seemed charming-as-ever while on the phone, days prior a viral Twitter thread left people calling Ellen 'one of the meanest people alive.'

The sister of singer Toni Braxton is the star of To Catch A Beautician for VH1, according to a Monday report from Variety . The series debuts on May 25.

The beauty hardened TV personality is seen telling Reese Witherspoon's anchor that she doesn't like her. The Friends vet then said in her caption, 'HIGH JINX.'

Friends and Tony Award-winner Ron Leibman passed away on Friday from complications of pneumonia at age 82. He had a career in TV and theater that spanned six decades.

The show lead, 50, and Reese, 43, both received nods for their roles in Apple TV's The Morning Show and Christina, 48, for the Netflix dark comedy Dead to Me

The 61-year-old talk show host kicked off her three-night Greatest Night Of Giveaways on Tuesday with the help of Jennifer Aniston, 50, who got emotional while helping a family.

The lavish Beverly Hills mansion owned by Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston during their five year marriage at the beginning of the decade has gone up for sale at $44.5 million (£33.8M).

According to a list of salaries published by Variety on Tuesday of some of the highest-earning stars,  many are now earning more than seven figures per episode of their respective series.

Reese Witherspoon was spotted stocking up on holiday supplies with her lookalike daughter Ava, 20, and son Tennessee, seven, at Target in LA on Saturday, preparing for a busy week of celebrations.

The 50-year-old Friends actress took to Instagram on Monday with a snap from her recent festivities, which included guests Laura Dern, Rita Wilson, and longtime hairstylist Chris McMillan.

'Brad and Jen have a wonderful connection that might seem flirtatious at times,' the insider insisted. 'They dig each other's sense of humor and have an infectious energy when they're together.'