1950: Sol Levy, an NBA referee from 1948-51, faced seven criminal counts related to fixing games during the 1950-51 season, ...

Debut Games. On October 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd stepped onto the court and into history as the first Black player to play in an NBA game, becoming a Pioneer in the NBA.

The stories and legacies of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton have been woven into the fabric of the NBA.

Per the Seattle Times, NBA legend Lenny Wilkens, once the all-time winningest head coach in league history, has passed away ...

Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers introduces the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks vs the Boston Celtics on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 3:30 P.M. ET on ESPN. Steph Curry, Karl-Anthony ...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game. Lloyd was a ...

Friday marks the 75th anniversary of the first NBA game featuring an African American player, celebrated in Rochester. In 1950, Earl Lloyd made history by playing for the ...