First Black NBA referee to officiate a game: Calls to add Black referees from players such as Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell played a role in Jackie White becoming the first ...

As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight one local African American pioneer in every city with an NBA team. While we often recognize the accomplishments and accolades of NBA ...

This month will be the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington that took place on Aug. 28, 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. There were a number of ...

Seymour played in the inaugural season in franchise history when they were the Syracuse Nationals. He wore two numbers that ...

The foundation for 2000s NBA basketball was laid in the late 90s, when the Lakers traded for Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant ...

NBA star Dennis Schröder made history at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics when he became the first Black person to carry the German flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Besides Schröder, ...

The legacy of Kobe Bryant within the Los Angeles Lakers is immense; he is truly a legend of the sport. Even today, basketball ...

On Wednesday, CBS Sports released its list of the top 25 NBA players of the 21st century. Although 1990s stars are listed, the rankings only account for basketb ...