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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).

Allen Iverson’s Iconic Practice Rant Never Gets Old NBA Allen Iverson’s Iconic Practice Rant Never Gets Old , The League 10:29am, February 26

What are we talking about? That's right, practice. The iconic Allen Iverson practice rant turns 19 this year, and we're…
Michael Jordan Found Love Again After His Expensive Divorce NBA Michael Jordan Found Love Again After His Expensive Divorce , Staff Writer 5:28pm, February 25

Anyway you slice it, Michael Jordan is the greatest. You can start with the six NBA championships, five MVP awards…
Ernie Johnson & His Wife Had 2 Kids and Adopted 4 More NBA Ernie Johnson & His Wife Had 2 Kids and Adopted 4 More , The League 12:13pm, February 25

Keeping larger-than-life personalities Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley at bay is no easy task. Ernie Johnson Jr. and Kenny Smith…
Ray Allen Married An Actress & Molded a Happy Family NBA Ray Allen Married An Actress & Molded a Happy Family , The League 5:14pm, February 24

Spike Lee might be a matchmaker. In 1998, Lee recruited young NBA star Ray Allen to play Jesus Shuttlesworth opposite Denzel…
LeBron & Savannah James Are Raising a Family of Future Stars NBA LeBron & Savannah James Are Raising a Family of Future Stars , The League 5:11pm, February 22

Popular guy notices girl with glasses. Girl gets a makeover, takes off glasses and *gasp* she's beautiful. Guy asks girl…
Shaq & Charles Barkley on “Celebrity Family Feud” is Pure Comedy NBA Shaq & Charles Barkley on “Celebrity Family Feud” is Pure Comedy , The League 1:09pm, February 22

NBA games on TNT are filler in between must-watch TV. Pregame, halftime, and postgame are where the guys on Inside…
Karl Malone’s Net Worth: How Rich is “The Mailman” Today? NBA Karl Malone’s Net Worth: How Rich is “The Mailman” Today? , The League 12:00pm, February 21

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars. Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway.…
LeBron James’ Lifetime Nike Deal Could Be Worth More Than $1 Billion NBA LeBron James’ Lifetime Nike Deal Could Be Worth More Than $1 Billion , The League 3:32pm, February 19

A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? A billion dollars. Yes, I watched The Social Network again this…
Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Game Embodied “Mamba Mentality” NBA Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Game Embodied “Mamba Mentality” , The League 12:27pm, February 19

I'm currently listening to the audiobook of Three Ring Circus by Jeff Pearlman. The book documents the Los Angeles Lakers…
Alex Caruso’s Poster Dunk on Ole Miss Gave Birth to “The Carushow” NBA Alex Caruso’s Poster Dunk on Ole Miss Gave Birth to “The Carushow” , Editor 10:12am, February 19

Alex Caruso’s hops are deceiving. They always have been and will continue to be until defenders finally learn not to…
Zach LaVine Started Dating His Future Wife in High School NBA Zach LaVine Started Dating His Future Wife in High School , The League 10:51am, February 18

Zach LaVine and LeBron James have something in common. They are both Slam Dunk Contest legends; LaVine for winning two and…
Dwyane Wade’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Flash” After Retirement? NBA Dwyane Wade’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Flash” After Retirement? , The League 4:57pm, February 17

Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest players of his generation. D-Wade's decorated NBA career is only part of his…
Klay Thompson’s 37-Point Quarter Blew Everyone Away NBA Klay Thompson’s 37-Point Quarter Blew Everyone Away , The League 11:38am, February 17

The Golden State Warriors needed a jolt of energy coming out of halftime. Up 56-51 on the Sacramento Kings, they…
Nuggets Mascot Passes Out During Pregame Stunt NBA Nuggets Mascot Passes Out During Pregame Stunt , The League 11:12am, February 17

The heavens open up. An infectious beat fills the air. I feel like I'm at the beginning of A Knight's…
Seth Curry is Married to His Coach’s Daughter NBA Seth Curry is Married to His Coach’s Daughter , The League 12:09pm, February 13

The first meeting between former Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and Paul George had to be awkward. Rivers…
How Junior Bridgeman Became The 2nd Richest NBA Player Ever NBA How Junior Bridgeman Became The 2nd Richest NBA Player Ever , The League 12:17pm, February 12

The list of the richest players in NBA history is topped by the usual suspects. Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe…
Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Sir Charles” Today? NBA Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Sir Charles” Today? , The League 12:03pm, February 11

Charles Barkley is one of the NBA's most outgoing personalities and has never been afraid to speak his mind. His…
Kevin Durant’s College Days Gave Birth to a Scoring Legend Big 12 Kevin Durant’s College Days Gave Birth to a Scoring Legend , The League 10:35am, February 11

The shorts were three three sizes too big. The jersey added 15 pounds to his frame. Superstar forward Kevin Durant…
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Michael Jordan Found Love Again After His Expensive Divorce NBA Michael Jordan Found Love Again After His Expensive Divorce , Staff Writer 5:28pm, February 25

Anyway you slice it, Michael Jordan is the greatest. You can start with the six NBA championships, five MVP awards…
55 Key Basketball Terms for All Fans of the Game College Basketball 55 Key Basketball Terms for All Fans of the Game , The League 3:52pm, February 9

Basketball is a game filled with all sorts of lingo and slang. Analysts can throw around terms that may sound…
The Wild Catfish Saga of Chris “Birdman” Andersen NBA The Wild Catfish Saga of Chris “Birdman” Andersen , The League 10:56am, January 12

Former NBA star Chris “Birdman” Andersen earned his nickname through a spiked mohawk, dunks, tattoos, and a lengthy wingspan. In…
Allen Iverson’s Net Worth: How “The Answer” Secured a Huge Lifetime Deal NBA Allen Iverson’s Net Worth: How “The Answer” Secured a Huge Lifetime Deal , The League 9:06am, January 4

Allen Iverson is one of the most dynamic players in National Basketball Association history. His ball-handling skills put defenders on skates,…
What Happened to Brandon Roy and Where is He Now? NBA What Happened to Brandon Roy and Where is He Now? , The League 11:12am, January 22

The Garfield High School boys basketball team meets in the locker room for the pregame rundown. They go over matchups…
Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Sir Charles” Today? NBA Charles Barkley’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Sir Charles” Today? , The League 12:03pm, February 11

Charles Barkley is one of the NBA's most outgoing personalities and has never been afraid to speak his mind. His…
LeBron & Savannah James Are Raising a Family of Future Stars NBA LeBron & Savannah James Are Raising a Family of Future Stars , The League 5:11pm, February 22

Popular guy notices girl with glasses. Girl gets a makeover, takes off glasses and *gasp* she's beautiful. Guy asks girl…
Dwyane Wade’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Flash” After Retirement? NBA Dwyane Wade’s Net Worth: How Rich is “Flash” After Retirement? , The League 4:57pm, February 17

Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest players of his generation. D-Wade's decorated NBA career is only part of his…
Kobe Bryant’s Final Game Was The Perfect Farewell NBA Kobe Bryant’s Final Game Was The Perfect Farewell , The League 2:46pm, January 26

The Black Mamba struck a final time on April 13, 2016. With five NBA Championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season…
What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where is He Now? College Basketball What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where is He Now? , The League 1:11pm, February 2

College basketball is volatile. It's the sport that lends itself the most to "anything can happen." Whether that be huge…
Allen Iverson’s Iconic Practice Rant Never Gets Old NBA Allen Iverson’s Iconic Practice Rant Never Gets Old , The League 10:29am, February 26

What are we talking about? That's right, practice. The iconic Allen Iverson practice rant turns 19 this year, and we're…
Magic Johnson’s Net Worth: How Rich is the NBA Icon Today? NBA Magic Johnson’s Net Worth: How Rich is the NBA Icon Today? , The League 10:16am, January 6

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Among the pantheon of basketball legends, Johnson…