Manute Bol also played in the NBA at 7-foot-7, which was the tallest in the league before Gheorghe Muresan came along. He was ...

Discover how Yao Ming transformed the NBA’s global reach, becoming the ultimate bridge between China and American basketball ...

There are only a few players who left their mark on coach Jeff Van Gundy in the NBA like his former Houston Rockets star ...

HOUSTON -- Yao Ming, the international player to become the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft without playing in college, was honored Friday night as theHouston Rocketsretired his No. 11 jersey. Yao ...

From a historical standpoint, the Houston Rockets have had a number of legendary big men. The list of Hall of Fame centers that have donned a Rockets uniform is extensive. Ralph Sampson, Moses Malone, ...

NBA legend Yao Ming believes basketball serves as a vital bridge between the United States and China, fostering respect and understanding beyond political complexities. He highlighted the recent ...

Despite only having eight years in the NBA, the sensation of Yao Ming continues to live on as the Houston Rockets legend recently was named to the Bleacher Report's Greatest Players of All Time at ...

Yao Ming may have an infectious smile off the court, but he was an expression of competitive ferociousness on it. Not every NBA player can play just 8 seasons and still be considered one of the finest ...

— -- When the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces this year's class next Monday in Houston during the NCAA Final Four, Yao Ming will be among the inductees according to ESPN's ...