Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird Among 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Nominees

The Hall of Fame announced 39 first-time nominees and reduced the eligibility waiting period from three years to two.

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, and Maya Moore headline the first-time nominees for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame class.
The Hall of Fame updated its eligibility criteria, shortening the waiting period for retired players from three years to two.
Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, is also nominated as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic 'Redeem Team.'
Sue Bird and Maya Moore, both WNBA legends with multiple championships and records, lead the women's category of nominees.
Finalists will be announced on February 14 during NBA All-Star Weekend, with the 2025 class revealed on April 5 at the NCAA Men's Final Four.