NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58
BLK News Now!ATLANTA -- Former NBA player and basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, died from brain cancer on Monday at the age of 58. Mutombo, stood at 7-foot 2-inches, was nicked…
Chance Comanche, former NBA G League player charged with murder and kidnapping, to face judge
J.E. StoneLAS VEGAS -- A former NBA player for the Stockton Kings, a developmental league, is expected to appear in court on Tuesday in connection with the disappearance and death of…
LeBron James brushes off haters, sets new record
LOS ANGELES -- On Sunday night, LeBron shot for the stars as he defied the odds -- and set a new record in the process. On the court, The Los…
A century ago, a Black-owned team ruled basketball − today, no Black majority owners remain
By Jared Bahir Browsh, University of Colorado Boulder For the first time in 20 years, the NBA began its season with no Black-owned franchises. In fact, there’s been only one…
Ex-NBA player and high school basketball coach arrested, accused of having sex with minor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A former NBA player who became a high school basketball coach in Florida is expected to make his first court appearance on Monday after he was reportedly…
Los Angeles Clippers’ Amir Coffey arrested on misdemeanor gun charge
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Clippers' reserve wing Amir Coffey was reportedly arrested for misdemeanor possession of a firearm after a car he was a passenger in was pulled over…
For some NBA draftees who overcame adversity, making the transition to fame and fortune is no slam dunk
By Rob Book, University of Southern Denmark When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players are expected to be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 –…
In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes
By A. Joseph Dial, Purdue University "Air Jordan 1, Old Love New Love Front" by ididj0emama is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. The film “Air,” which tells the story of…
Calls mounting for suspended Phoenix Suns owner to resign after alleged use of n-word, inappropriate workplace behavior
Robert Sarver (Source: Screenshot - YouTube) Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver was suspended from the team for one year after an investigation conducted by the league found that he…
LeBron James shares racist experiences playing in Boston
LeBron James comments on racism he has experienced playing in Boston on "The Shop" on HBO. (Source: Uninterrupted/YouTube) NBA star LeBron James’ comments on Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia aren’t…