Los Angeles, Jan 28 (AFP/APP): Los Angeles Lakers players will have more time to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant before returning to the court after the NBA on Monday postponed Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Staples Center matchup, which was to be the first game on the Lakers’ home court since Lakers legend Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday, will be rescheduled for a later date. “The decision was made out of respect for the Lakers organization, which is deeply grieving the tragic loss,” the NBA said in announcing a postponement. The next scheduled Lakers game is on Friday at Staples Center against Portland. In the wake of the postponement, the Lakers made their first public comment since Bryant’s death, thanking fans for support while acknowledging the heartache involved. “The Los Angeles Lakers would like to thank all of you for the tremendous outpouring of support and condolences,” the team statement said. “This is a very difficult time for all of us. We continue to support the Bryant family and will share more information as it is available.” Lakers star Anthony Davis, averaging 26.5 points and 9.1 rebounds a game, unveiled the depth of the … Continue reading NBA postpones Tuesday’s Lakers game after Bryant’s death