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Broncos players mourn Kobe Bryant’s death

Broncos players were shocked and saddened by the news of Kobe Bryant’s death.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday. A five-time NBA champion and 18-time NBA All-Star, Bryant was 41 years old.

Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, a big Lakers fan, was one of the team’s first players to react to the news on Twitter.

Many players hoped the news was not true.

The mourning players quickly sent condolences to Bryant’s family.

Bryant scored 33,643 points during his career, fourth-most in NBA history. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Bryant, and their four daughters: Natalia Diamante, Gianna Maria-Onore, Bianka Bella and Capri Kobe.

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The Houston Rockets sent a video …

The Houston Rockets sent a video message wishing fans a happy Chinese New Year on Friday, months after the team’s general manager ignited an international controversy that caused major disruption to the NBA’s business in China. “To all the Chinese fans: we appreciate your love and support,” Rockets stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden said in the video, which features most of the team’s roster sending holiday greetings.

Broncos OLB Von Miller coaching up young pass rushers at Pro Bowl

Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller has been coaching up some of the young defenders at the Pro Bowl in Orlando.

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In 2014, when Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller was coming off a season cut short by injury and suspension, Denver signed future Pro Football Hall edge defender DeMarcus Ware. He might have been one of the most important teammates Miller ever had.

Ware took Miller under his wing and mentored him. They won Super Bowl 50 together in 2015 and now, four years after Ware’s retirement, Miller is following in his mentor’s footsteps by grooming the next generation of pass rushers.

Each offseason, Miller hosts a “Pass Rush Summit” for edge defenders (and even some offensive linemen) from across the NFL. Miller is also taking advantage of getting to mingle with young pass rushers at the Pro Bowl in Orlando.

Before practice Thursday, Miller coached up Jaguars rookie Josh Allen:

Miller also spent some time with Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt and Ravens edge defender Matthew Judon:

And, of course, Miller made time for fans at Thursday’s practice:

Miller said during an interview on “Pardon My Take” this week that he has had to apologize to players for going “too hard” in past Pro Bowls.

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Von Miller, Courtland Sutton enjoy first day of Pro Bowl practice

Broncos linebacker Von Miller and receiver Courtland Sutton completed Day 1 of Pro Bowl practice Wednesday.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller and wide receiver Courtland Sutton checked in with fans through the team’s official Twitter page from Florida on Wednesday. Miller and Sutton are preparing to play in the 2020 Pro Bowl on Sunday.

Miller participated in the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown in 2018 and 2019 and he will do so again this year. The 2020 skills showdown will air on ESPN on Jan. 23. Two years ago, Miller took home co-MVP honors at the 2018 Pro Bowl after his strip-sack sealed a 24-23 win for the AFC.

This year marks Sutton’s first appearance in the All-Star Game. The second-year receiver is clearly having a good time.

Sutton showed off his impressive hands with a one-handed catch during Wednesday’s practice.

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis will serve as one of the AFC’s team captains at the All-Star Game this year.

The 2020 Pro Bowl will be played in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1:00 p.m. MT. The game will be simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ABC and Disney XD. Tickets to the game start at $45 on Ticketmaster.

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