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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).

Shaquille O’Neal is Huge, but The Diesel’s Net Worth is Even Bigger NBA Shaquille O’Neal is Huge, but The Diesel’s Net Worth is Even Bigger , 1:19pm, September 25

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey to Lucille O'Neal and Joe Toney. That kid…
IT’S HAPPENING: Space Jam 2 Starring LeBron James Finally Announced NBA IT’S HAPPENING: Space Jam 2 Starring LeBron James Finally Announced , 5:51pm, September 19

Are we ever going to get Space Jam 2? Who will be the star player? Which NBA players would be…
Space Jam 2: Answering 4 Pressing Questions About the Potential Movie NBA Space Jam 2: Answering 4 Pressing Questions About the Potential Movie , , 5:08pm, September 19

LeBron James is taking his talents to Hollywood. The King is officially heading west to play for the Los Angeles…
Mark Cuban Donates $10 Million to Women’s Causes After Workplace Probe NBA Mark Cuban Donates $10 Million to Women’s Causes After Workplace Probe , 4:47pm, September 19

While Michael Jordan made headlines this week for reaching into his pockets to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence, Dallas…
Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts NBA Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts , 4:59pm, September 18

In an effort to assist residents in the Carolinas impacted by Hurricane Florence, Charlotte Hornets Chairman and basketball legend Michael…
Michael Jordan, NBA Team Up For Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts NBA Michael Jordan, NBA Team Up For Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts , 3:29pm, September 14

Michael Jordan grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, and is the…
Draymond Green Thinks LeBron James Should Say “I’m The Best Player” NBA Draymond Green Thinks LeBron James Should Say “I’m The Best Player” , 11:48am, August 29

Maverick Carter, the longtime friend and business partner of LeBron James, asked Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green a simple…
A Legendary Run: Beloved Spurs Guard Manu Ginobili Retires NBA A Legendary Run: Beloved Spurs Guard Manu Ginobili Retires , 3:12pm, August 27

The San Antonio Spurs were never going to be the same once Tim Duncan called it quits. Even Tony Parker…
Kobe Bryant Brings Saturday Morning Cartoons Back to Life with New Podcast NBA Kobe Bryant Brings Saturday Morning Cartoons Back to Life with New Podcast , 3:16pm, August 23

Kobe Bryant, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard and freshly turned 40-year-old, is launching a new podcast, and it…
Instagram’s Most Popular Sport Isn’t What You’d Expect NBA Instagram’s Most Popular Sport Isn’t What You’d Expect , 6:07pm, August 10

Save the debate whether baseball or football is America’s favorite pastime for another day. When it comes to popularity on…
Thousands Sign Petition for LeBron James to Leave Lakers for White House NBA Thousands Sign Petition for LeBron James to Leave Lakers for White House , 1:15pm, August 10

Opening the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio is LeBron James’ greatest off-court accomplishment to date. It might also be…
Kawhi Leonard Finally Breaks Post-Trade Silence NBA Kawhi Leonard Finally Breaks Post-Trade Silence , 4:05pm, August 9

Kawhi Leonard is a man of few words and even fewer smiles. The NBA All-Star forward and former Finals MVP…
New Cavaliers Forward Completely Trolls Himself As New LeBron NBA New Cavaliers Forward Completely Trolls Himself As New LeBron , 12:28pm, August 8

Remember that time Sam Dekker was the face of a NBA team? Neither does anyone else, but that’s not stopping…
Chris Paul Gives Record-Breaking Donation to Wake Forest College Basketball Chris Paul Gives Record-Breaking Donation to Wake Forest , 4:30pm, August 7

Chris Paul’s No. 3 jersey hangs in the rafters of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, but his legacy at Wake…
Sixers Rookie Injury Curse Plagues Former Texas Tech Star NBA Sixers Rookie Injury Curse Plagues Former Texas Tech Star , 12:46pm, August 7

Since LeBron James took his talents to Los Angeles this summer, the Eastern Conference seems to finally be up for…
This Former NBA Star is Pumped LeBron James Jr. Will Play at His Alma Mater NBA This Former NBA Star is Pumped LeBron James Jr. Will Play at His Alma Mater , 3:55pm, August 6

In case you have been hiding from the sports world for some bizarre reason, LeBron James and his family are…
Rapper ‘The Game’ Punches His Own Teammate at Drew League NBA Rapper ‘The Game’ Punches His Own Teammate at Drew League , 2:22pm, August 6

What happens when a rapper with past legal trouble disagrees with someone on the basketball court? Well, we all got…
President Trump Insults LeBron James’ Intelligence on Twitter NBA President Trump Insults LeBron James’ Intelligence on Twitter , 1:30pm, August 4

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the…
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A rarely seen side of Kobe Bryant was on display after his controversial win NBA A rarely seen side of Kobe Bryant was on display after his controversial win , Content Editor 1:39pm, March 6

After hoisting four All star MVP five Larry O'Brien Trophies and a league MVP award, you might not think a…
Is the NFL and NBA Rigged? 5 Times Fans Thought So National Is the NFL and NBA Rigged? 5 Times Fans Thought So , FanBuzz Writer 12:25am, January 23

The Jacksonville Jaguars failed to upset the New England Patriots in the 2018 AFC Championship Game and, while that result…
Toronto Raptors teammates trash their own play after rough stretch NBA Toronto Raptors teammates trash their own play after rough stretch , Senior Content Editor 3:38pm, February 27

The Toronto Raptors have hit a rough patch of late, dropping their previous three consecutive contests. For teammates DeMar DeRozan…
Magic Johnson wants to bring Kobe Bryant back to the Lakers, just not in a familiar position NBA Magic Johnson wants to bring Kobe Bryant back to the Lakers, just not in a familiar position , 9:17pm, February 14

Magic Johnson eventually wants to be the primary decision maker for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he wants another Laker…
LaVar Ball’s Big Baller Brand just took another massive leap to relevancy NBA LaVar Ball’s Big Baller Brand just took another massive leap to relevancy , FanBuzz Writer 3:29pm, August 14

When he was busy leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a title in the 2017 NBA Summer League in Las…
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…
NBA Hall of Famer advocates for LeBron James to join Golden State NBA NBA Hall of Famer advocates for LeBron James to join Golden State , Content Editor 3:42pm, February 20

Isiah Thomas, an NBA Hall of Fame talent, believes LeBron James should join Golden State if not staying in Cleveland.…
Lonzo Ball’s latest t-shirt has the sports world talking NBA Lonzo Ball’s latest t-shirt has the sports world talking , Senior Content Editor 4:20pm, September 18

What's better than Lonzo Ball's fast-talking father, Lavar, essentially donning his son the next NBA great? Lonzo wearing a t-shirt…
This Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant comparison video is simply incredible NBA This Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant comparison video is simply incredible , Senior Content Editor 5:24pm, June 14

As LeBron James wraps up a historic performance in the 2014-15 NBA Finals, the comparisons between the Cleveland Cavaliers forward…
Shaquille O’Neal weighs in on the Michael Jordan-LeBron James-Kobe Bryant debate NBA Shaquille O’Neal weighs in on the Michael Jordan-LeBron James-Kobe Bryant debate , Senior Content Editor 11:16am, June 2

Former player and current NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal appeared on The Dan Patrick Show recently.  Naturally he was asked to weigh in…
Phil Jackson nearly did the unthinkable in LA, and that would have changed Lakers history NBA Phil Jackson nearly did the unthinkable in LA, and that would have changed Lakers history , Senior Content Editor 2:26pm, September 2

Phil Jackson nearly flipped Los Angeles Lakers history, and considered trading Kobe Bryant during the 1999-2000 season for Detroit Pistons…
Lakers could retire both of Kobe’s numbers NBA Lakers could retire both of Kobe’s numbers , Associate Content Editor 2:59pm, January 4

The Los Angeles Lakers will retire Kobe Bryant's jersey and raise it into the rafters fairly soon after he retires…
These lowlights of Kobe Bryant’s season are absolutely hilarious NBA These lowlights of Kobe Bryant’s season are absolutely hilarious , Associate Content Editor 12:22pm, November 5

Kobe Bryant has already talked about how poorly his season is going so far and has even gone so far…
Michael B. Jordan and Apple hilariously mock Kobe’s age in new ad NBA Michael B. Jordan and Apple hilariously mock Kobe’s age in new ad , Associate Content Editor 10:00am, April 11

It's not often we get to see Kobe Bryant poke some fun at himself, but that's exactly what he did…
Four-time NBA All-Star Paul George finally speaks out on “interest” in joining Lakers NBA Four-time NBA All-Star Paul George finally speaks out on “interest” in joining Lakers 4:22pm, July 11

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for a long time now as…
Our thoughts are with a Hall of Famer, who has shared tragic health news NBA Our thoughts are with a Hall of Famer, who has shared tragic health news , Content Editor 10:40am, February 20

Nate "Tiny" Archibald, a Hall of Fame basketball player who had a historical impact on the sport, told ESPN that…
Anthony Davis may be reconsidering his stance on possible early exit from Pelicans NBA Anthony Davis may be reconsidering his stance on possible early exit from Pelicans , Content Editor 8:10pm, February 20

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis believes his team could have been an NBA Finals contender had teammate DeMarcus…
Adam Silver says the NBA is likely to cave to massive fan demand NBA Adam Silver says the NBA is likely to cave to massive fan demand , Content Editor 10:19am, February 19

With fans clamoring for it, Adam Silver says the NBA All-Star Draft is likely to be televised next year. After…