Michael Jordan was not ready to let Kobe Bryant upstage him in a fascinating 1998 NBA All-Star Game. A 19-year-old Bryant in his second season in the NBA took on the GOAT that he grew up admiring.

Orlando Magic two-way guard Mac McClung goes for a first-ever feat Saturday night, aiming to become the first-ever three-peat Slam Dunk Contest champion.

Nike (NYSE:NKE) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jordan Brand this weekend with a highly anticipated release of the Air Jordan 1 '85 Bred, featuring the original style colorway of the iconic ...

The undersized guard has had some impressive Dunk Contest showings, cementing himself among the most athletic dunkers the NBA ...

Michael Jordan is an icon. Not just on the basketball court, but in pop culture too — even after retiring from the NBA more ...

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LeBron James is widely viewed as one of the top-two basketball players in NBA history—and even the greatest ever by some. The ...

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NBA legend Magic Johnson was thrilled as he reacted to Team Liquid signing the top-ranked chess player of all time, Magnus Carlsen to its roster on Friday.

Michael Jordan has several NBA accolades to his name, including being the first player to ever record a Triple-Double in an ...