Philadelphia 76ers legend Dikembe Mutombo comes in ranked No. 8 on a list of the best defensive players in NBA history.

The basketball world lost an icon on Monday when Dikembe Mutombo died at 58 years old. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his unique ...

Despite sitting out Sunday's 128-117 win over the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry still found the ...

A larger-than-life figure and an indomitable spirit, Dikembe Mutombo was one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history. A feared shot blocker, he was a four-time DPOY winner; an eight-time All ...

Is the NBA Draft Lottery rigged? Conspiracy theorists just got some fodder if the Philadelphia 76ers end up winning the No. 1 overall pick in the coming draft on Tuesday night. NBA legend Dikembe ...

For years, an integral part of Dikembe Mutombo’s legacy was the story — likely an urban legend — that the NBA’s all-time leading shot blocker used to walk into nightclubs during his playing days and ...

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets retired the No. 55 jersey of finger-wagging, shot-blocker extraordinaire Dikembe Mutombo in a halftime ceremony on Saturday night. Mutombo was drafted by the Nuggets with ...