On June 17th, 1976, a significant development shook the world of professional basketball. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its rival league, the American Basketball Association (ABA), officially merged. This …
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JR Smith has always been honest in a way that does not come polished, softened or wrapped in PR language. Speaking about how NBA teams handle players dealing with injuries, …
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Knicks-Spurs Finals Turns Into A Ratings Monster After Historic Game 4
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA did not just get a great Finals game on Wednesday night. It got the kind of game that makes the whole sport feel enormous again. Game 4 between …
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On June 6, 1946, basketball history did not begin under bright arena lights. It began in a hotel room in New York. At the Commodore Hotel, the league that would …
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Mitchell Robinson was asked about the NBA talking to him after his social media posts following the Knicks’ Game 6 win, and he gave an answer that only works when …
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On This Day In 2001: NBA Approves Landmark Rule Changes
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasApril 12, 2001, marked a pivotal moment in NBA history as the league’s Board of Governors approved four significant rule changes recommended by a select committee on playing rules. These …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Fracture With The Bucks Is Now Big Enough For The NBA To Step In
by Len Werleby Len WerleWhat had already looked like an uncomfortable split between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks has now become a league matter. The NBA is investigating Milwaukee over its handling of …
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Mark Tatum Says NBA-FIBA Europe Project Has Moved Into Serious New Phase
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA and FIBA’s long-discussed push toward a new European league appears to be gaining real commercial momentum. In an update on the project, NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark …
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NBA Brings Back Coca-Cola, Welcomes Sprite’s Return As Official Soft Drink
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA has made a notable change in one of its most visible commercial categories, announcing a new multiyear global partnership with The Coca-Cola Company that brings Sprite back as …
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LeBron James’ Officiating Critique Gets To The Heart Of One Of The NBA’s Biggest Problems
by Len Werleby Len WerleLeBron James put voice to a frustration many players around the league have long shared: not that every whistle has to favor them, but that the standard should remain clear …
