Rookie Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey got the approval of one of the NBA's greatest big men in Kevin Garnett.

Some of the tallest players to grace the NBA have become icons, and are often absolutely beloved by fans of the sport.

Near the end of the Nets’ preseason win over the Wizards, two-way forward Cui Yongxi left a mark in his first game at ...

Rafer Alston was privileged to play with the NBA’s cream of the crop, like Tracy McGrady, Dwyane Wade, Lamar Odom, Dwight ...

There is not only one path up the mountain of sports greatness. While most athletes climb it through setting records, ...

Sports fans swear that Ted Cruz's attendance at a game means the Texas team will lose. This week's Astros playoff loss is one ...

Dubbed the “female Yao Ming,” 17-year-old Zhang showcased her impressive height and skills, dominating games with ease, intercepting passes, and scoring effortlessly. Both Jeremy and Zhang ...

His iconic finger wag after rejecting an opponent’s shot became synonymous with his name and a symbol ... and his legacy will forever live on in the lives he changed.” — Yao Ming, former teammate and ...

Mutombo and Yao Ming made a formidable frontcourt, and Mutombo became the second-most proficient shot blocker in NBA history. He played his final season in 2009 but retired after being carried off ...

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and ...

"On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players ... stepping up during Yao Ming's frequent injuries, including during Houston's memorable 22-game winning streak ...