NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Commissioner and Africa

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Announces Major New Award Honoring Dikembe Mutombo

The NBA is paying tribute to one of its best defensive players ever. Late great center Dikembe Mutombo, who sadly died at just 58 following a battle with brain cancer on Sept. 30 last year, was one of the most unmovable post forces the league has ever seen.

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National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Creates Annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award

New Award Will be Given Out Annually to Individuals and Organizations Making Exceptional Contributions to Humanitarian Efforts NBA Africa Will Donate 55 Basketball Courts to Communities on the Continent in Honor of Mutombo and His Iconic Jersey Number NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today announced the creation of the NBA Africa ( Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award,

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Adam Silver Announces NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the creation of a new award honoring late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo on Saturday. As part of the NBA Africa All-Star luncheon, Silver revealed the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award,

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NBA Africa introduces annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Saturday, February 15, announced the creation of the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, a new annual prize which will be presented to a person or an organization that works to advance health,

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard among Hall of Fame finalists

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Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird head list of finalists for 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Former Nuggets, Knicks icon and 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony, eight-time All-WNBA point guard Sue Bird, Dwight Howard and Maya Moore make list.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, 'Redeem Team' Among Hall of Fame Finalists

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they might get in twice. Anthony and Howard were among the finalists announced Friday by the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for enshrinement as part of the class of 2025.

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Basketball Hall of Fame finalists: Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard headline candidates for 2025 enshrinement

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame named its finalists for the class of 2025 on Friday. As a reminder, the Hall is not limited to figures from the NBA, but rather, encompasses the entire sport of basketball.

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2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Favorites

Who are the favorites to come away with the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024-25? Below, we highlight the odds for the top names, including Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about the ...

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NBA Birthdays: Players born on Jan. 4

Our day-by-day breakdown of the players born on each day of the year continues with the NBA players born on Jan. 4.

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Former UConn Phenom Stephon Castle Predicted To Win 2025 NBA Rookie Of The Year Award

NBA Rookie of the Year race is still in progress, a credible NBA reporter believes Stephon Castle, a gifted ex-UConn Huskies ...

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Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos wins Defensive Player of the Year award

Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos won the Defensive Player of the Year honors on Thursday at the NFL Honors ceremony.

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Budding Rockets star Amen Thompson earns NBA Defensive Player of the Month honor

Rising star Amen Thompson is the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for January, the NBA announced. Houston went 11-4 on the month.

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Cavaliers Campaigning For Evan Mobley To Win Prestigious Award

Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley is starting to make a strong case to win the NBA's Most Improved Player award.

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Who has won NFL MVP? All-time winners list by year

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills won the AP NFL MVP award at the NFL Honors ceremony in February 2025. Here's a look at AP NFL ...

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Why Pistons JB Bickerstaff should be leading candidate for NBA Coach of the Year

After spearheading a remarkable Pistons turnaround, J.B. Bickerstaff has inserted himself into the NBA Coach of the Year ...

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