In the early 2000s, the NBA underwent a shift that permanently changed how perimeter defense was played. The league began phasing out the art of hand checking, a once-prized tool of defenders that had ...

Scottie Pippen, who has stayed reasonably close to the game following his retirement, has seen firsthand how the game has evolved as a direct result of rule changes. Unlike most people, the Hall of ...

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 ...

Charles Barkley shares why he would be even more dominant if he played in the NBA today: "They can't hand check me, they can't hit me hard" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Former NBA player ...