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’s transformation from a bruising, grind-it-out game to today’s free-flowing style didn’t happen overnight. But if there’s one rule change that rewired the league’s identity, it’s the ban on ...

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 ...