When it comes to ranking NBA legends, championships often carry more weight than raw talent. The late Elvin Hayes felt that scrutiny in the late 1970s, responding with his characteristically candid ...

There are easily coachable players. Then there is Elvin Hayes. It may sound harsh, but NBA insiders have long suggested as much. One of the clearest voices highlighting this was Del Harris. The Hall ...

Houston Rockets legend Elvin Hayes is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Hayes was particularly strong on the defensive end of the floor, prompting HoopsHype to name him as one of the 20 ...

When we think of the Washington Wizards franchise in the NBA, who do you think of first? Some of you may think of John Wall. Wall feels like the one that got away, but injuries got the best of him and ...

When the NCAA Tournament gets cranked up, everyone becomes enthralled in March Madness. If you trace the roots of the annual craze, eventually you’ll get to Elvin Hayes. It was the University of ...

Elvin Hayes reflects on his go-to move, playing against other legendary big men and Washington's title run in 1978. Maurice Brooks, for NBA.com Elvin Hayes scored more than 27,000 points in his career ...

Elvin Hayes is one of basketball’s true pioneers. He was one of the first African-American recruits for University of Houston's iconic Guy Lewis. Hayes didn't disappoint, becoming a three-time ...

A little more than a month after passing Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, James Harden moved ahead of another player with his number in the Toyota Center rafters. The former Rockets ...

Trae Young will not wear No. 11 with the Wizards because the franchise retired it for Elvin Hayes. Instead, Young takes No. 3, linking his arrival to Washington’s past and future. A new jersey often ...