BASKETBALL FANS KNOW that it's hard to beat a home court advantage, ... We're talking about more than just stickers of your favorite franchise on the backboard or a comfy pair of basketball shorts.

The post NBA Slam Dunk Contest: ... -11 center showed off his athleticism and strength with a series of impressive dunks, including one where he stuck a sticker on the backboard. 9.

CHICAGO — It didn’t take long for Zion Williamson to make a lasting impression at the NBA Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie star caught several highlight ...

1. THURSDAY MORNING MUST-SEE. Showtime Chet: Holmgren goes off the backboard to himself for the slam to give the Thunder the lead for good as OKC snapped LA’s nine-game win streak. Chet: “I ...

LaMelo Ball is one of the most creative players in the NBA. ... And Ball might be the only one to try a between-the-legs, off-the-backboard pass for an alley-oop to a teammate in a real game. ...

The NBA has hired a firm to test the bolts and screws of every backboard and goal standard in the league to make them all Shaq-proof. “We had a new thing […] Skip to content ...

NBA regulation backboards measure 72 inches wide and 42 inches high, and most high-end outdoor hoops measure either 54 or 60 inches across. The backboard material is either tempered glass, ...