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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.

Stay up to date on news involving superstar players, rookies and coaches with FanBuzz. Our writers keep up with breaking news involving drafts, trades, injuries, schedules and interesting news off the court so that you’re in the know regarding your favorite teams (and rivals).

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It's no secret that today's NBA is much less physical and violent than it used to be. Rule changes have…
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To understand what black athletes have gone through over so many years, all you have to do is look at…
The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom College Basketball The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom , 12:00pm, March 9

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LeBron James sat on the bench, all alone, with a Los Angeles Lakers towel over his eyes trying to fight…
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On several occasions, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggested that he would consider running to become the President of the…
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic Turns 20, Ends Incredible Run as Teenager NBA Mavericks’ Luka Doncic Turns 20, Ends Incredible Run as Teenager , 9:28am, February 28

DALLAS (AP) — At some point, Luka Doncic will be measured by wins and playoff success rather than how many…
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PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona…
With 17 Siblings, Steven Adams Was Born to Be the NBA’s Top Enforcer NBA With 17 Siblings, Steven Adams Was Born to Be the NBA’s Top Enforcer , 3:50pm, February 26

The days of the NBA's powerful big men are slowly dwindling. Players like Detroit Pistons' enforcer Bill Laimbeer and the…
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Doc Rivers Stopped the Game So Everyone Could Honor Dirk Nowitzki NBA Doc Rivers Stopped the Game So Everyone Could Honor Dirk Nowitzki , 12:07pm, February 26

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki hasn’t officially announced his retirement, but everyone knows it’s coming soon. That’s why the 40-year-old…
Knicks Defeat Spurs, Finally End 18-Game Losing Streak at The Garden NBA Knicks Defeat Spurs, Finally End 18-Game Losing Streak at The Garden , 1:59pm, February 25

NEW YORK (AP) — This Broadway smash even made news on Hollywood's big night. Hey, when the Knicks win a…
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When LeBron James took his talents to Hollywood this summer, the rumors started to fly. Could there actually be a…
NBA Proposes Ending the ‘One-And-Done’ Era of College Basketball NBA NBA Proposes Ending the ‘One-And-Done’ Era of College Basketball , 10:46am, February 22

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA and its players are continuing to move forward on plans to eliminate the "one-and-done" rule…
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Give Charles Barkley an inch and he will most certainly take it the extra mile. That’s how he operates on…
WATCH: The Incredible All-Star Alley-Oop Nobody Can Shut Up About NBA WATCH: The Incredible All-Star Alley-Oop Nobody Can Shut Up About , 11:32am, February 18

On a nightly basis, somewhere in the United States or even Canada and sometimes abroad, something amazing is happening in…
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Dennis Rodman Blasts Soft NBA Players: “Quit Wearing Tampons” NBA Dennis Rodman Blasts Soft NBA Players: “Quit Wearing Tampons” , 5:13pm, March 14

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By now, everyone understands people in sports get paid. Whether you are a Texas high school football coach or a…
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Before Derrick Rose became a three-time NBA All-Star or even Illinois Mr. Basketball as a high school senior, he set…
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It has been quite the week for Bernie Sanders, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the Vermont Senator’s…
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No matter the sport or where an athlete comes from, it’s always fascinating to see what they invest in once…
WATCH: It Somehow Only Took Shaq 5 Minutes to Pass His ACT NBA WATCH: It Somehow Only Took Shaq 5 Minutes to Pass His ACT , 1:37pm, March 15

If you have ever seen the movie Blue Chips, you know Neon Boudeaux, who was played by NBA legend Shaquille…
Headbutts and Chalk Showers: 7 Famous Pregame Pump-Ups from Superstar Athletes NBA Headbutts and Chalk Showers: 7 Famous Pregame Pump-Ups from Superstar Athletes , 10:47am, March 19

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Someone Get This Science Teacher in the NBA Dunk Contest NOW! NBA Someone Get This Science Teacher in the NBA Dunk Contest NOW! , 3:59pm, February 14

The NBA Dunk Contest has largely disappointed in recent years. From Michael Jordan versus Dominique Wilkins in 1988 to the…
Mavs Owner Teases 2020 Presidential Run, Which Is Absolutely Ridiculous NBA Mavs Owner Teases 2020 Presidential Run, Which Is Absolutely Ridiculous , 5:28pm, March 5

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Sexual Misconduct Allegations Force Ex-NBA Player Out of Coaching Job NBA Sexual Misconduct Allegations Force Ex-NBA Player Out of Coaching Job , 8:21pm, February 26

PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona…
The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom College Basketball The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom , 12:00pm, March 9

Standing inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Anthony Davis used his 7-foot-6 wingspan to hug the national championship trophy as tight as…
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Doc Rivers Stopped the Game So Everyone Could Honor Dirk Nowitzki NBA Doc Rivers Stopped the Game So Everyone Could Honor Dirk Nowitzki , 12:07pm, February 26

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