On Jan. 8, 1997, as the league celebrated its 50th season, the NBA unveiled a list designed to settle bar arguments and spark new ones at the same time: the …
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David Stern’s Enduring Legacy – Transforming The NBA Into A Global Phenomenon
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasFive years ago today, NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern died at 77, after a month-long battle with a brain hemorrhage. Stern, the iconic commissioner of the National Basketball Association from …
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The NBA is taking another swing at one of its oldest problems: how to keep the bottom of the standings from turning into a months-long race to lose. According to …
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The NBA Is Back In America’s Living Room And The Numbers Prove It
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s biggest win this season might not be a single game, but a simple shift in how easy it has become to watch one. On Monday, the league announced …
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19 Years Ago, The NBA Ditched Its Synthetic Ball And Returned To Leather
by Len Werleby Len Werle19 years ago today, in a surprising move that sent ripples through the basketball community, the NBA announced its decision to part ways with the synthetic basketball introduced at the …
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NBA Launches League-Wide Biomechanics Program To Combat Rising Injury Rates
by Len Werleby Len WerleIn response to a surge in soft tissue injuries and growing concerns about player health, the NBA has officially launched a comprehensive biomechanics assessment program aimed at optimizing performance and …
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Disney And ESPN Reportedly Losing Millions Daily Amid YouTube TV Blackout
by Len Werleby Len WerleDisney and ESPN are reportedly losing between $3 million and $5 million per day due to their ongoing carriage dispute with YouTube TV, according to multiple industry sources cited in …
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Halloween Night, 1950: When Earl Lloyd Opened The Door
by Len Werleby Len WerleSeventy-five years ago today, on October 31, 1950, Washington Capitols forward Earl Lloyd jogged onto the floor in Rochester, New York, and changed the NBA forever. He scored six points …
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29 Years Ago Today The NBA’s 50 Greatest Players Were Announced
On October 29, 1996, the NBA paused its regular season to celebrate something far bigger than a single game; it honored its legacy. At a press luncheon held at the …
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