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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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In a world of pick-up basketball where everyone calls their own fouls, one man took it to the most extreme…
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LeBron James has received criticism for every career decision he's ever made. First, it was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers (the…
The Real Value of an Aging Carmelo Anthony NBA The Real Value of an Aging Carmelo Anthony , 5:08pm, July 6

How much is Carmelo Anthony worth? Can he still be a bucket-getting asset for a contending team? What is the…
BREAKING: Tony Parker Agrees to Deal with Charlotte NBA BREAKING: Tony Parker Agrees to Deal with Charlotte , 4:51pm, July 6

At 36 years old, San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker is taking his talents to Charlotte, North Carolina to join…
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Breaking up is hard to do. Separating with a person you've learned from, grown with, and found success with leaves…
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The 2018 edition of NBA free agency is less than a week old, but don’t mistake its infancy for lack…
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Much like Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard did in Portland a couple of weeks ago, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell joined…
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LeBron James is taking his talents to Hollywood. The King is officially heading west to play for the Los Angeles…
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Forget the fact LeBron James is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers and DeMarcus Cousins stunned the NBA by signing…
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The 2008-09 NBA season ended as expected. The Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers finished with the best record in…
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In an NBA where it seemed impossible for the richest team of talent to get any richer, Golden State made…
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LeBron James draws more attention himself than the NBA does as a league. Since LeBron decided to head west and…
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What first looked like a simple, cruising basketball victory turned into absolute mayhem. For a few moments, the Philippines Arena…
July 2 Weekend Recap: The Good, Bad, and Ugly MLB July 2 Weekend Recap: The Good, Bad, and Ugly , 11:13am, July 2

From some World Cup stunners to NBA free agency, the weekend was jam-packed with chaos and excitement. World Cup host Russia…
The 5 Best Commercials Featuring the NBA’s Top 2018 Free Agents NBA The 5 Best Commercials Featuring the NBA’s Top 2018 Free Agents , 2:26pm, June 29

LeBron James will become an unrestricted free agent. The King might place his throne somewhere else. The best player on…
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NBA free agency is truly a gift that keeps on giving. No matter the team, player, or fan base, the…
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While many of today’s NBA stars walked the red carpet and attended the NBA Awards in Los Angeles earlier this…
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Lakers legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson made his living with a flare for the dramatic. One of the flashiest players in…
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After hoisting four All star MVP five Larry O'Brien Trophies and a league MVP award, you might not think a…
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The Jacksonville Jaguars failed to upset the New England Patriots in the 2018 AFC Championship Game and, while that result…
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The Toronto Raptors have hit a rough patch of late, dropping their previous three consecutive contests. For teammates DeMar DeRozan…
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Isiah Thomas, an NBA Hall of Fame talent, believes LeBron James should join Golden State if not staying in Cleveland.…
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Magic Johnson eventually wants to be the primary decision maker for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he wants another Laker…
Kentucky’s John Calipari opened up on the coaching rumor that set the NBA world on fire NBA Kentucky’s John Calipari opened up on the coaching rumor that set the NBA world on fire , FanBuzz Writer 1:50pm, June 30

Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari won't be heading to the NBA anytime soon. This, despite a report from Ian…
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What's better than Lonzo Ball's fast-talking father, Lavar, essentially donning his son the next NBA great? Lonzo wearing a t-shirt…
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When he was busy leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a title in the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las…
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As LeBron James wraps up a historic performance in the 2014-15 NBA Finals, the comparisons between the Cleveland Cavaliers forward…
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Former player and current NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal appeared on The Dan Patrick Show recently.  Naturally he was asked to weigh in…
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Kobe Bryant has already talked about how poorly his season is going so far and has even gone so far…
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for a long time now as…
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Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward suffered a brutal leg injury in his debut with the team on opening night against…
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The UCF Police Department is searching for two suspects following a stunt that led to a classroom being evacuated on…
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Nate "Tiny" Archibald, a Hall of Fame basketball player who had a historical impact on the sport, told ESPN that…
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New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis believes his team could have been an NBA Finals contender had teammate DeMarcus…
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Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy is both not a fan of the one-and-done rule, as well as the…
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Kyrie Irving's request to be traded fro the Cleveland Cavaliers was reportedly due to a meeting between the franchise's front…