The National Basketball Association is turning 75, and to celebrate that milestone, they've decided to name the 75 greatest players in league history. On Tuesday, they released the first 25 names of ...

Dirk is the blueprint of the “stretch big” that every NBA team wants. That one-legged fadeaway was unstoppable. His 2011 Finals run, where he carried Dallas past LeBron’s Heat, remains one of the ...

Nikola Jokic has been contending for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award since 2019, winning the award three times and finishing in the top 10 in every single season. This year is no different, as ...

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s just as tough. Also, just as fun, and ...

Although being tall is obviously quite important for NBA players, some guys have enjoyed long, successful careers despite being short (at least by professional basketball player standards). Today, we ...

Stan Van Gundy stirred up a debate this week when he said on The Zach Lowe Show that the greatest players in NBA history mostly come from the last 20 years. He didn’t hesitate or try to soften the ...

With the New Orleans Pelicans gearing up for the regular season in a couple of months, the summer is a time for fun lists and predictions during this time as everyone patiently waits for basketball to ...

Earl Lloyd, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton and Chuck Cooper integrated the NBA 75 years ago. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Sporting News Archive / Getty, NBA Photos / Getty Kevin Lloyd ...

Ever since the Denver Nuggets claimed their 2023 Finals victory, and Nikola Jokic has risen to MVP-caliber heights, the discussion around the big man's standing amongst the league's best to ever do it ...

Point guards are the leaders on the court, setting up plays and making crucial decisions to control the game’s flow. Over the years, the NBA has seen some truly legendary players at this position ...

There were no brighter stars this quarter century than Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos: Patrick Smith, Gina Ferazzi, Lisa Blumenfeld / Getty ...