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Today, the NBA is one of the most popular sports in America, but that wasn’t always the case. The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1949, a result of a merger of competing organizations Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL). At that time, the new league was comprised of 17 teams, 11 from the BAA and six from the NBL. The games were slower than the ones we watch today, though. The addition of the 24-second clock in 1954 sped up the game, added additional points to the board and drew in a new audience as the NBA was struggling to retain fans and teams.

Today, the NBA is comprised of 30 teams, including 29 in the United States and the Toronto Raptors, divided into two conferences of three divisions each having five teams. The NBA didn’t implement a three-point line until 1979. Today, with superstar player Steph Curry holding the record for the most three-point shots in a season, it may be hard for young NBA fans to imagine a time when it wasn’t a major part of the game. The 80s and 90s saw the popularity of superstar players, most notably Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, and growing interest in the industry.

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Bol Bol & The Orlando Magic’s Obsession with Height NBA Bol Bol & The Orlando Magic’s Obsession with Height , Staff Writer 2:10pm, July 1

I miss the NBA Bubble. It was a welcome escape from the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Games running…
The Awful Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett Trade Continues to Haunt the Brooklyn Nets NBA The Awful Paul Pierce-Kevin Garnett Trade Continues to Haunt the Brooklyn Nets , Editor-in-Chief 12:45pm, July 1

The Brooklyn Nets made a mistake. During the 2013 NBA Draft, the Nets front office had an idea. Brooklyn general…
Kyrie Staying in Brooklyn Adds More Complications to His Nets Legacy NBA Kyrie Staying in Brooklyn Adds More Complications to His Nets Legacy , Editor-in-Chief 2:30pm, June 30

When the Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden within the Eastern Conference to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons,…
How Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks & $110 Million Will Benefit the Entire NBA NBA How Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks & $110 Million Will Benefit the Entire NBA , Staff Writer 4:25pm, June 29

Every team is looking for a Jalen Brunson. Why? His presence on your roster boosts your team's chances of winning.…
John Wall Made $44 Million to Sit Out Last Season, But He’s Ready to Prove He’s Still an All-Star in LA NBA John Wall Made $44 Million to Sit Out Last Season, But He’s Ready to Prove He’s Still an All-Star in LA , Staff Writer 3:40pm, June 28

Last year, John Wall cracked the code by getting paid to not do his job. While that's a dream for…
Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth Is Bigger Than His Mouth NBA Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth Is Bigger Than His Mouth , Staff Writer 5:09pm, June 27

There may not be a more annoying person in American sports than Stephen A. Smith. Actually, let me rephrase that: ESPN's…
Dad Tests Positive for PEDs after 12-Year Old Son’s Driveway Hoops Beatdown NBA Dad Tests Positive for PEDs after 12-Year Old Son’s Driveway Hoops Beatdown , Staff Writer 3:08pm, June 27

There comes a moment in every dad's life when must look himself in the mirror and accept the days of…
Bird Rights in the NBA: Larry Legend’s Legacy is Still Felt in Today’s NBA NBA Bird Rights in the NBA: Larry Legend’s Legacy is Still Felt in Today’s NBA , Staff Writer 12:15pm, June 27

NBA free agency is just as big, if not bigger, than the actual games themselves or even the NBA Draft.…
The 10 Best NBA Draft Classes Ever of All-Time, Ranked NBA The 10 Best NBA Draft Classes Ever of All-Time, Ranked , The League 10:45am, June 25

The strength of an NBA Draft class varies from year to year. Some classes are loaded with potential All-Star players…
Re-Drafting the 2011 NBA Draft Class Changes the Entire League, Possibly Eliminates a Dynasty NBA Re-Drafting the 2011 NBA Draft Class Changes the Entire League, Possibly Eliminates a Dynasty , Staff Writer 3:13pm, June 24

Hindsight is always 20/20. NBA franchises draft guys based on potential and needs, but at the end of the day…
The Best and Worst Dressed from the 2022 NBA Draft’s Red Carpet NBA The Best and Worst Dressed from the 2022 NBA Draft’s Red Carpet , Editor-in-Chief 11:37am, June 24

The NBA Draft is the official coming-out party for the newest crop of potential hardwood superstars. The pomp, the circumstance,…
Everything There is to Know About the Top 4 Prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft College Basketball Everything There is to Know About the Top 4 Prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft , Contributor 5:30pm, June 23

With the 2021-22 NBA season finally wrapping up on June 16th, and the NBA Draft upon us, it's the perfect…
Don’t Sleep on Bennedict Mathurin in the 2022 NBA Draft NBA Don’t Sleep on Bennedict Mathurin in the 2022 NBA Draft , Contributor 5:25pm, June 23

The 2022 NBA Draft night kicks off tonight, and there are some near absolutes we should expect to see. Such…
Shaedon Sharpe is the WildCard Prospect of the 2022 NBA Draft Kentucky Shaedon Sharpe is the WildCard Prospect of the 2022 NBA Draft , Contributor 5:15pm, June 23

Playing in the National Basketball Association is a dream for many. With the NBA draft taking place tonight, that dream…
Adrian Wojnarowski is The NBA’s Scoop King & His Bank Account Proves It NBA Adrian Wojnarowski is The NBA’s Scoop King & His Bank Account Proves It , Staff Writer 3:46pm, June 23

NBA Twitter is a rugged terrain to navigate. Varying opinions are thrown out and takes become hotter than an August…
The Good, the Bad and the U-G-L-Y of NBA Draft Night Fashion NBA The Good, the Bad and the U-G-L-Y of NBA Draft Night Fashion , Staff Writer 2:00pm, June 23

The NBA Draft is a first impression. Maybe not to teams who have done their due diligence before selecting a…
Paolo Banchero’s Parents Helped Him Appreciate Basketball & His Heritage ACC Paolo Banchero’s Parents Helped Him Appreciate Basketball & His Heritage , Staff Writer 1:52pm, June 23

Seattle, Washington is about as far away from Durham, North Carolina as you can get in the continental United States.…
The Bronny James Sweepstakes: How LeBron’s Desire to Play With His Son Boosts His NBA Draft Stock NBA The Bronny James Sweepstakes: How LeBron’s Desire to Play With His Son Boosts His NBA Draft Stock , Contributor 12:25pm, June 23

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game weekend confirmed a long-running league rumor. LeBron James plans to join his son Bronny James…
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LeBillionaire: How LeBron James Built His 10-Figure Fortune Faster Than Michael Jordan NBA LeBillionaire: How LeBron James Built His 10-Figure Fortune Faster Than Michael Jordan , Staff Writer 2:26pm, June 2

LeBron James is the greatest basketball player on the planet. Debate all you want about whether Michael Jordan is the…
Scottie Pippen’s Ex-Wife Was Kim Kardashian’s Best Friend NBA Scottie Pippen’s Ex-Wife Was Kim Kardashian’s Best Friend , Staff Writer 8:10pm, May 21

Scottie Pippen is a household NBA name. The basketball player who played second fiddle to Michael Jordan on the Chicago…
The 12 Tallest NBA Players in History Don’t Just Block Shots, They Block Out the Sun NBA The 12 Tallest NBA Players in History Don’t Just Block Shots, They Block Out the Sun , Staff Writer 12:25pm, June 18

The average height of an NBA player is 6-foot-7, which is only a tad taller than the 5-foot-9 the average…
Michael Jordan’s 10 Best Playoff Games Made “His Airness” a Legend NBA Michael Jordan’s 10 Best Playoff Games Made “His Airness” a Legend , Original Author 5:06pm, May 5

For 15 sensational seasons, Michael Jordan defined the game of basketball. He was truly larger than life, the greatest NBA…
The Shortest NBA Players in 2022 & All Time Prove Size Doesn’t Matter NBA The Shortest NBA Players in 2022 & All Time Prove Size Doesn’t Matter , The League 2:45pm, May 13

The stature of professional athletes is one of the easiest things to point out, especially in professional basketball when there…
Penny Hardaway Deserves More Respect as Half of One of the NBA’s Greatest Duos College Basketball Penny Hardaway Deserves More Respect as Half of One of the NBA’s Greatest Duos , 6:00pm, June 8

Bob and Bill. Magic and Kareem. Michael and Scottie. Shaq and Kobe. LeBron and Dwyane. You can track the National…
Steph Curry Makes Over Half A Million Dollars Every Time He Steps on the Court NBA Steph Curry Makes Over Half A Million Dollars Every Time He Steps on the Court , Original Author 6:28pm, May 19

By now, everyone understands people in sports get paid. Whether you are a Texas high school football coach or a…
Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How “Sir Charles” Built a Royal Fortune NBA Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How “Sir Charles” Built a Royal Fortune , Staff Writer 2:49pm, May 11

Charles Barkley is one of the NBA's most outgoing personalities and has never been afraid to speak his mind. His…
Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth Is Bigger Than His Mouth NBA Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth Is Bigger Than His Mouth , Staff Writer 5:09pm, June 27

There may not be a more annoying person in American sports than Stephen A. Smith. Actually, let me rephrase that: ESPN's…
“Don’t Hold Him Back”: Michael Jordan vs. Reggie Miller, The NBA’s Best Fight of the 90s NBA “Don’t Hold Him Back”: Michael Jordan vs. Reggie Miller, The NBA’s Best Fight of the 90s , Original Author 3:04pm, May 27

Playing with former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan was tough. Playing against him was even tougher. His competitive drive was…
Michael Jordan’s Legendary Flu Game: What Actually Caused His Sickness? NBA Michael Jordan’s Legendary Flu Game: What Actually Caused His Sickness? , Staff Writer 11:00am, June 4

There are few NBA performances that can be summed up in a few words. "The Artest Shot," "The Ray Allen…
Bill Russell’s 30-Point, 40-Rebound Game 7 Won an NBA Title for the Celtics NBA Bill Russell’s 30-Point, 40-Rebound Game 7 Won an NBA Title for the Celtics , Staff Writer 4:45pm, May 27

When the Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls graced our television screens with "The Last Dance" on ESPN, we…
How Much Do WNBA Players Really Make? NBA How Much Do WNBA Players Really Make? , Staff Writer 2:02pm, May 13

Women have traditionally been paid far less than their male counterparts in professional sports. Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has…
Al Horford Married Amelia Vega, The Tallest “Miss Universe” of All Time NBA Al Horford Married Amelia Vega, The Tallest “Miss Universe” of All Time , Staff Writer 6:00pm, May 25

Most guys watch Miss Universe for one thing and one thing only: The pure thrill of competition. It's why NBA players…
Re-Drafting the 2011 NBA Draft Class Changes the Entire League, Possibly Eliminates a Dynasty NBA Re-Drafting the 2011 NBA Draft Class Changes the Entire League, Possibly Eliminates a Dynasty , Staff Writer 3:13pm, June 24

Hindsight is always 20/20. NBA franchises draft guys based on potential and needs, but at the end of the day…
Charles Barkley’s Auburn Days Created ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’ College Basketball Charles Barkley’s Auburn Days Created ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’ , Staff Writer 1:45pm, May 4

In the days preceding his reign as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets, back before…
Jabari Smith Made His Mark at Auburn. Now, He’s the Likely No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Auburn Jabari Smith Made His Mark at Auburn. Now, He’s the Likely No. 1 NBA Draft Pick , Staff Writer 2:05pm, June 22

Jabari Smith Jr. can do it all. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound basketball player out of Sandy Creek High School in Fayetteville,…
The Biggest Fines in NBA History Would Take a Lifetime to Pay Off NBA The Biggest Fines in NBA History Would Take a Lifetime to Pay Off , Original Author 5:31pm, May 11

There is no drama quite like NBA drama. Seriously, there isn't a soap opera on the planet that can hold…