The Bulls Scariest Game 7 Ever

The stage was set. It was the 1998 Eastern Conference finals. The Indiana Pacers had just staved off defeat with a Game 6 win at home. Now, they would have to do the unthinkable –…

Adam Silver Leading the NBA Revival

There is one voice that has been leading the NBA through the current coronavirus crisis. It’s not the billionaire owners or the uber-rich players. It’s league commissioner Adam Silver.  When, and if, the NBA resumes…

Could the Bulls Have Pulled Off a Four-Peat?

Before the 1997-98 NBA season that culminated with a sixth NBA title for the Chicago Bulls, it was clear that the dynasty would be coming to an end. As chronicled in the Last Dance, general manager…

NBA Switching Balls in 2021

For almost four decades, Spalding has partnered with the NBA to manufacture all of its game balls. That partnership will end at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season.  Wilson, which manufactured the very first…

11 NBA Teams Back for Voluntary Workouts

When the Orlando Magic opened the doors in its AdventHealth Practice Facility on Thursday, May 14, it marked the 11th NBA team to get back to work. Even if it is only voluntary workouts, the re-opening…

NBA Players See First Salary Reduction

Since the NBA suspended play on March 11 due to the coronavirus, players had been paid in full in March and April. That is about to change as the league and the NBA players association…

Why the 1996 Draft Class Was So Special

Imagine four draft picks with a combined 47 All-Star games, three league MVPs, and the best 3-point shooter of all-time. It’s almost hard to believe all that talent came in one draft class – 1996.…

NBA Hopes Recent Decision Helps Finances

The NBA and the NBA Players Association agreed to extend the 60-day window that allows the league to terminate the collective bargaining agreement. The agreement comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and after…