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On Monday, BYU men’s basketball announced the program has added veteran NBA assistant Patrick Mutombo to Kevin Young’s staff. The addition brings more than a decade of NBA and G-League coaching experience to Provo and fills the vacancy left when associate head coach Will Voigt departed for Boise State back in June.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Nuggets still pulling a Dikembe Mutombo on Cam Johnson trade suitors

The Denver Nuggets came into the offseason with questions surrounding what changes would be made on the team ahead of next season. There was a willingness to do whatever they needed to improve the team, and that meant trading some of their key players.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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The 15 best NBA seasons ever by a player over age 40

The average age of an NBA player tends to be around the mid-to-late 20s. A good number of guys play into their 30s, though, and an even rarer selection are still in the league once they cross the 40-year mark.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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The 25 best NBA players over 7 feet tall

Basketball is a game ruled by tall people. Some of these big folks have used their size to their advantage in different ways, whether it's to be a bully in the paint or to be a challenge to disrupt farther from the basket.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 9

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama breaks Dikembe Mutombo’s playoff record

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made sure that they would not find themselves in a 3-0 hole in the NBA Finals, holding off the New York Knicks with a gutsy victory in Game 3, 115-111, at Madison Square Garden on Monday.

WNBA News / ChiCitySports / May 22

Storm player addresses Caitlin Clark’s gesture against her during WNBA game

The Indiana Fever picked up their second win of the season after defeating the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, 89-78. Caitlin Clark led the way for her squad, scoring a game-high 21 points along with 10 assists and two blocks.

Southeast Louisiana Lions News / Scoop B / December 16

The A-List Playbook Expanded: A Comprehensive Look at Scoop B Radio’s Powerhouse Guest Roster (2016–Current)

Since its soft launch in 2016, Scoop B Radio has evolved from a passion project into a premier destination for high-stakes, exclusive interviews. By securing

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

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The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

Achievements like scoring titles, All-Star appearances, and MVP awards can really cement a player as an all-time great. What really helps put them in that conversation, too, are championships; however, some of the best-ever NBA stars never managed to get over that hump.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 24, 2025

Hawks Notes: Trae Young MVP Talk, Dikembe Mutombo New Film, Hawks fans reminisce about Play-In Tournament

As Hawks fans know, Trae Young and the Hawks are entering a crossroads chapter in their saga together, and this year seems to have more emphasis being put on it than in years past.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / June 11, 2025

Kevin Garnett Uses Dikembe Mutombo To Make Fun Of The Knicks Repeatedly Failing To Interview Coaches

One of the strangest stories of the NBA postseason has been the New York Knicks’ decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. The dismissal of Thibs came after he led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years.

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NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 14, 2025

Former NBA Rookie Of Year Says He Invented Dikembe Mutombo's Finger Wag Taunt

NBA great Dikembe Mutombo is one of the greatest shot-blockers in league history. After most of the blocks, he let the opposing player know about it. He would often give them the infamous finger wag as in "No, No.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 17, 2025

NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award created

The NBA is honoring one of its most beloved and influential players by announcing the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 26, 2024

Charles Barkley on how Dikembe Mutombo canceled his wedding because fiance didn't sign prenup

Charles Barkley shared a hilarious yet insightful anecdote about his late friend and NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 25, 2024

Watch: Atlanta Hawks Pay Tribute To Dikembe Mutombo

Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks honored the life and legacy of Dikembe Mutombo and had a special tribute for him. Mutombo, famous for his formidable defensive skills and iconic finger wag after blocks on the court, dedicated himself to humanitarian work, focusing on health care and education in his homeland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21, 2024

Atlanta Hawks News: Hawks to Honor the Life and Legacy of Hawks and NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo

Today, the Atlanta Hawks announced their plans to pay tribute and honor the life and legacy of Hawks legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall-of-Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who passed away on Sept.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / October 28, 2024

Former NBA Players React To Allen Iverson's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Last month, the heartbreaking news that Dikembe Mutombo had passed away was announced. The Hall of Famer played 18 years for the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 8, 2024

Rob Schneider Takes Heat After Insensitive Post On Dikembe Mutombo's Death

Comedian Rob Schneider is mostly known for making people laugh. He's recently, however, angered the fans of Dikembe Mutombo, who died from brain cancer Sept.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3, 2024

Rob Schneider destroyed for disgusting Dikembe Mutombo death take

Actor Rob Schneider has stirred significant controversy following his comments about the late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. After the beloved basketball icon’s passing at 58 due to brain cancer on September 30, Schneider resurfaced a 2021 video featuring Mutombo promoting COVID-19 vaccinations from the World Health Organization (WHO), per NYpost.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2, 2024

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares powerful Dikembe Mutombo tribute

The NBA world was hit with tragic news of legendary shot-blocker Dikembe Mutombo’s passing on Monday. Mutombo passed away at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer.

NBA News / Kicks on SI / September 30, 2024

Adidas Pays Tribute to Dikembe Mutombo's Life & Legacy

While NBA teams gathered for their media days on Monday morning, the excitement for the new season was quelled by sad news. Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at 58 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024

How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag

Over 18 seasons, Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots, which ranks second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history.

The NBA lost a giant in Dikembe Mutombo, on and off the court

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2024

The NBA lost a giant in Dikembe Mutombo, on and off the court

Dikembe Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year who blocked over 3,000 shots, but the 18-year veteran, who passed away Monday, made an even bigger impact off the court.

Hall of Famer Mutombo dies at 58

How did Mutombo came up with his iconic finger wag taunt?

Raptors president Masai Ujiri speaks on death of friend Mutombo

NBA stars react to Mutombo's death

Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips pays tribute to Mutombo with great celebration