In 1999 and 2011, the NBA world stopped for negotiations and legal action, all of which has shaped the league immeasurably
FEATURED LISTS
Which side are you on?: A history of the NBA in 16 labor disputes
Order on the court: 10 people or entities who have filed notable lawsuits against the NBA
An offer he couldn’t refuse: 16 controversial moments involving David Stern
One chance a first impression: Nine NBA opening day games that set the tone for the season
FULL archive
Which side are you on?: A history of the NBA in 16 labor disputes
As much so as the games, players, and teams themselves, the history of basketball is a history of American labor politics
Extracurricular activities: 75 off-court moments that shaped the NBA
Going back to the invention of the game in 1891, we take a look at the 75 innovations, signings, mergers, rule changes, lawsuits, agreements, disagreements, trades, hirings, draft picks, and other off-court events that shaped the course of NBA history.
Order on the court: 10 people or entities who have filed notable lawsuits against the NBA
Whether it was due to anti-trust or just a lack of trust, here are ten cases where the NBA league office had to defend itself in the court of law
An offer he couldn’t refuse: 16 controversial moments involving David Stern
We take a look back at the most controversial moments of David Stern’s long, successful, momentous career as an NBA league executive.
Add an asterisk: Five NBA championship teams with questionable legitimacy
As fans and the media debate the legitimacy of the eventual ’19-’20 NBA champion, we take a look back at five other title winners that have faced similar questions regarding their validity.
One chance a first impression: Nine NBA opening day games that set the tone for the season
NBA opening night has become a yearly event where the best teams are typically showcased as the sports world turns its eyes to the league. Sometimes those opening day games are not just spectacles, but a harbinger of future outcomes, whether a surprise one or an expected one.