An ESPN report reveals Nike originally pitched the “Black Mamba” campaign to Michael Jordan in 2003 before Kobe Bryant made it iconic. Explore the stunning what-if scenario that could have reshaped ...

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball ...

Michael Jordan was originally pitched “Black Mamba” nickname during Air Jordan 19 campaign before it became synonymous with ...

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That ...

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points with 10 rebounds and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Orlando Magic finished off a ...

Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109 ...

After a week off for the All-Star break, NBC’s NBA Power Rankings are back, and they have a new No. 1: Victor Wembanyama and ...

The Lakers come up short when LeBron James misses a last-second shot that sends L.A. to a 110-109 loss to the Magic.

Newly-acquired Pacers forward Kobe Brown is getting far more opportunity than he had in Los Angeles and making the most of it.

Newly-acquired Pacers forward Kobe Brown is getting far more opportunity than he had in Los Angeles and making the most of it.

Brandin Podziemski scored 12 of his 18 points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors ...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James further extended his seemingly insurmountable NBA scoring record. During Sunday's game ...