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A History of Betting and the NBA

The history of betting on the NBA is a tale that intertwines the evolution of sports gambling, the growth of the National Basketball Association, and the changing landscape of societal attitudes towards betting. From humble beginnings to the modern, multimillion-dollar industry it is today, the journey of NBA betting is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between sports and wagering.

Hoops 101

Hoops 101: How Basketball was Invented

Basketball, one of the world’s most beloved and widely played sports, was invented in the late 19th century. This detailed history will take you on a journey through the origins, key milestones, and the evolution of basketball from its humble beginnings to the global phenomenon it is today.

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Best Odds for NBA Finals Matchups

The NBA Playoffs are like a second season. The team that can survive the grueling month-long tournament emerges from the NBA Finals as champion. With the NBA All-Star break marking the traditional midway point of the season, it’s time to examine NBA Futures Odds. Our focus in this article is on picking the two teams […]

NBA Finals

Lowest Seed to Win the NBA Title

Which team was the lowest NBA Playoff seed to win the NBA title? The 1994-95 Houston Rockets are the lowest-seeded team to ever win the NBA Finals. Though they were the reigning NBA champions, the Rockets entered the 1995 postseason as a #6 seed following a rather ho-hum 47-35 regular season. But they had the […]

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How Spud Webb became the most outrageous dunker in the NBA

Among all the things you can do as a professional athlete—hitting a homer; throwing a touchdown pass; making a no-look pass, or striking someone out with a 100-mile per hour fastball—it may be that stuffing a basketball down a rim and through and a net is the coolest. That’s why it’s so amazing that the […]

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Michael Jordan and the Loose Ball

Chicago Bull star Michael Jordan reaches for a loose ball on the court in this wonderful photo from the late 1980s. Not only is Jordan’s athleticism on display, he also has his trademark tongue wagging. Share your memories of Jordan’s athleticism and career in the comments section below.