In 2006, the NBA introduced a new synthetic game ball that famously lasted only two months. Paul Pierce and other stars explain why the material caused skin-tearing injuries and forced a league-wide ...

Paul Pierce recently revisited the NBA’s infamous 2006 basketball experiment, when the league swapped its traditional leather Spalding ball for a synthetic microfiber version.

The Heat brought back their 2006 title team for a 20th anniversary celebration, with a gala Monday followed by an on-court event Tuesday night. Most of the team was in attendance, including Shaquille ...