Most NBA players mean it when they announce their retirement. However, here are 10 notable NBA stars that managed to return ...

1947: Contrary to widespread belief, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls did not win Chicago’s first pro basketball title. The Chicago American Gears — featuring George Mikan and Bobby McDermott — ...

Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors are one of the NBA dynasties that enjoyed long reigns atop the league as champions.

Some of the NBA's tallest players now possess skills of much smaller players, making them more fascinating than ever.

It’s been a remarkable year for Fears, who skipped his senior year of high school and reclassified to attend Oklahoma and ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually ...

1941 — Wisconsin, led by Gene Englund’s 13 points, wins the NCAA basketball championship with a 39-34 victory over Washington State. 1952 — George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff ...

1952 — George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers scores an NBA playoff record 47 points in an 88-78 loss in Game 1 of the Western Division Finals against Rochester. 1960 — Boston’s Bill Russell pulls ...

Gervin wins the scoring title with a 33.1 points per game and becomes the fifth player to win at least three consecutive scoring titles, joining George Mikan, Neil Johnston, Wilt Chamberlain and Bob ...

George Foreman welcomed at least 10 children and named all five of his sons George Many of George Foreman’s kids followed in their father’s footsteps in one way or another. The Olympic gold ...

Former Virginia law officer, actor, and Harlem Globetrotter George Bell has died at the age of 67. He passed away at his family home in North Carolina, officials told The New York Post.

1945 — George Mikan of DePaul scores 53 points in the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament. Mikan matches Rhode Island in offensive output and his teammates add another 44 for a final ...