Michael Jordan

Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is one of the best-known brands in the world. The company completed an IPO in 1980 and has been publicly traded since. Here’s a look at a key event in the company’s history that helped Nike’s future and how it helped investors...

Legendary NBA player Michael Jordan is selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. The sale ends the post NBA playing chapter for Jordan and also represents a huge return on investment. Here’s a look at the history of his NBA team ownership and how the sale relates to his NBA salary...

Company founders, athletes and musicians can reach billionaire status over time. For some, this can happen late in their career or during the second or third act of their career. Here’s a look at what age and how long it took some of the most famous billionaires to reach the impressive...

While Michael Jordan is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest NBA players of all time, his mansion in Highland Park, Illinois, has been on the market for several years without a buyer. The property was initially listed for $29 million in 2012 and has undergone several price cuts, it's...

Kevin Durant's lifetime contract with Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) solidifies his status in an elite club that includes Michael Jordan and LeBron James. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it will include footwear, apparel, and community outreach. Durant's partnership with Nike began in...

Athletes are often celebrated when times are good and games and championships are won. The same athletes are often criticized when they lose games or fall short of expectations set by fans. This storyline played out in a postgame media session after the Milwaukee Bucks saw an early exit from the...

One of the most anticipated movies for the month of April is from director and actor Ben Affleck. The movie will tell the origin story of a piece of Michael Jordan’s legacy. To get Jordan’s blessing for the movie, Affleck had to do two things. What Happened: The new movie from Affleck...

Tiger Woods, one of the best golfers the game has ever seen and arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time, has joined an exclusive list of sports billionaires.  What To Know: Forbes has estimated that Woods' net worth has crossed the $1 billion mark, making...

Sotheby’s, the fine art auction house headquartered in New York City, will sell six pairs of ultra-rare Michael Jordan sneakers. Jordan wore each pair of shoes to be sold in the six championships that the Bulls won in the 1990s. The shoes are the “Mona Lisa” of sneakers, ...

Michael Jordan, widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, is not just a legend on the court. The six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets is making headlines for a philanthropic act that shows his heart is as big as his game. What...

One of the greatest National Basketball Association players of all time could cement his legacy even further with one of the league's biggest all-time records. NBA star LeBron James is on pace to pass the NBA scoring record in the next two games. Here’s a look at the hype surrounding the...

Web3 entertainment company Orange Comet partnered with NBA legend Scottie Pippen on an NFT collection launch. Pippen shared with Benzinga his history with NFTs and why he’s excited about the launch of his collection. Getting Introduced to NFTs: Pippen told Benzinga he’s been hearing...

Canadian-born actor Ryan Reynolds could be the latest celebrity owner of a North American sports team. Here’s the latest rumor in celebrity team ownership and which team Reynolds has his eye on. What Happened: Actor and production company owner Ryan Reynolds is interested in buying the Ottawa...

The beloved annual basketball video game from 2K Sports announced its cover athlete and more details this week. Here’s a look at who will be on the cover, who will be on a limited-edition cover and what gamers should expect. What Happened: The highly anticipated NBA 2K23 video game from...

NBA team ownership is a ticket into one of the most exclusive fraternities in the world. Michael Jordan, Mickey Arison and Joe Tsai are all multibillion-dollar businessmen and owners of various NBA franchises. They saw NBA team ownership as a lucrative investment and...