They made the three-point line in basketball to make the game more interesting. Teams could try shooting the ball from farther away to...

One big change that made basketball more fun was the Breakaway Rim. It lets players do dunks without breaking the hoop or backboard. Fans...

A long time ago, in 1891, a man named James Naismith, who was a teacher in Canada, came up with the idea of basketball because of bad...

Instant replay is very important in basketball. It helps referees make better decisions during games. With instant replay, referees can...

The initial basketball games used soccer balls, but they were not suitable for handling. In 1894, Naismith, who created the basketball...

The need for "non skid" shoes for basketball After they made basketball, it was clear that players needed shoes with good grip to play...

The 24 Seconds That saved the N.B.A Up until 1954, basketball games were dull.  Basketball officials then had a clever idea – the shot...