For anyone who has followed the NBA for a long time, the most contentious, famous and widely discussed rule change is hand checking. It's hard to pinpoint exactly why it has become the barometer by ...

The NBA rewired its entire rhythm during its era shift. Somewhere between the bruising '90s and the run-and-gun 2010s, the league outlawed one of its most defining defensive tools, the hand checking.

Basketball in the late '90s and early 2000s was a different battlefield. It was physical and gritty. Defenders had an extra weapon — the ability to guide offensive players with their hands.

The New York Knicks were renowned for their tough, physical basketball style in the 1990s. Charles Oakley, one of their leaders, showed bravery, strength, and a strong defense. He never backed down ...

Dallas Mavericks superstar guard Kyrie Irving is one of the best guards of his generation. Many say Irving has the deepest bag in the league and is, as such, one of the most difficult players to ...

The NBA's struggle with viewership has been a growing concern. Recent reports from ESPN highlighted a staggering 28 percent decline in ratings for the current season. This dip is part of a broader ...