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As far as misfortune goes, the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise has certainly had its fair share over the years. From disappointing draft picks, to free agents and trade acquisitions that didn’t pan out. The Wolves tried to turn that bad luck around this season after they pulled off a trade for D’Ángelo Russell back in February. […]

In their young NBA history, the New Orleans Pelicans have already made a ton of changes to put a competitive team on the floor. It’s been tough so far for the franchise as they seem to always just almost make it to the playoffs. But the organization knows that an almost-playoffs team isn’t enough that’s […]

A rivalry doesn’t always need a long and storied history for it to be a great one. Just ask the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. What this rivalry lacks in history, it makes up for in intensity, with the teams’ dislike for each other evident each time they took the field.  Of course, the […]

Since their establishment in the year 1920, the Chicago Bears have been one of the most historic franchises in the NFL. The team has successfully won trades and molded countless men into Hall of Fame-caliber players by the end of their careers. In fact, the team currently holds the NFL record for the most enshrinees […]

The Detroit Pistons have had their fair share of excellent trades in the history of their storied franchise. Let’s highlight the best Pistons trades of all time. 5. Richard “Rip” Hamilton (2002) Traded from the Washington Wizards with Hubert Davis and Bobby Simmons for Brian Cardinal, Jerry Stackhouse, and Ratko Varda. First off, Jerry Stackhouse is one of the top players in […]

The Phoenix Suns has yet to capture its first NBA championship throughout its 52-year stint in the NBA. Nonetheless, Phoenix has found relative success throughout its history. They made the playoffs 24 times in a three-decade span from 1980 to 2010. However, the past decade has not been very kind to them. They currently hold […]

When fans think of Kevin Garnett tattoos, it’s likely lower on the list of talking points in regards to the former Boston Celtics star. He wasn’t as famous for having body ink like trendsetters such Allen Iverson or Dennis Rodman. He certainly didn’t have as many as players like Chris Anderson or JR Smith. But […]

The Indiana Pacers are one of many teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference which are hungry for some trophies. The Pacers were a dominant force in the ABA prior to the ABA-NBA merger in 1976 and it was a challenge for them early on. In almost five decades in the league, Indiana hasn’t won any […]

The Tennessee Titans franchise first started as the Houston Oilers in 1960 and won the first two AFL Championships along with four division titles. The organization joined the NFL in 1970 but failed to see the same success they garnered in their previous league. After a string of losing seasons, the Tennessee Titans franchise was […]

With the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft this October, the Orlando Magic have a chance to select a young player who can help the franchise escape the treadmill of early playoff exits, sub-.500 records, and high lottery picks that they have been stuck in for years. The Magic made the playoffs in […]

The Miami Dolphins have a rich history of success, but not recently. They have made the playoffs just twice since 2002 and have not won a Super Bowl since the 1973 season. Miami is hoping that Tua Tagovailoa can lead their rebuild and turn the franchise around quickly. The Dolphins have been busy both in […]

Since they were established in 1960, the Chargers have had 61 seasons in the AFL and the NFL, in San Diego and Los Angeles. Several great players and coaches have also joined the franchise and left indelible marks throughout its history. With just one conference championship and still no Lombardi trophy to their name, the […]

Since joining the NFL in 1970, the Cincinnati Bengals have made 14 playoff appearances, nine division champions, and represented the AFC twice in the Super Bowl. A Lombardi trophy remains elusive for the franchise. It’s had its share of years of futility, but the Bengals have also seen several great wide receivers don their black […]

It wasn’t until 1988 that the Charlotte Hornets was established as an NBA squad. Since it’s inception, the Hornets have not been one of the more successful teams in the league, with this team going only as far as the second round in the playoffs on four separate occasions — as of writing, at least. […]

The Utah Jazz have been, for the most part, perennial playoff contenders throughout their history. While the Jazz haven’t won an NBA title since being established as a franchise in 1974, they’ve had a good amount of success thanks to some stellar work in the draft. Let’s take a look at the best Jazz draft […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant has always made sure to use his platform to impact racial change. Throughout his 20 year career in the NBA, the five-time champion was a leader in his own right and made it a point to add to the social commentary with regards to social justice and positive change […]

The Orlando Magic has still yet to win its first NBA championship. Despite the NBA currently holding the “bubble games” down in Central Florida, the Magic is still considered a small market team. Not many of the marquee free agents look to Orlando as an attractive destination. Thus, through its history, the franchise has needed […]

It’s never easy to build a team from the draft. Just ask the Portland Trail Blazers. More often than not, this approach requires a lot of time and patience — something that not all teams in the league have the luxury of having. Drafting a once-in-a-generation type of talent that would instantly boost his team’s […]

Sneakers play a big role when it comes to playing basketball. They not only help players look good on the court, but they also play a role when it comes to increasing the popularity of a player and improving player performance on the court. It’s why today we’re going to rank the best basketball sneakers […]

The Indianapolis Colts remain to be of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL. Some excellent decision-making and strategic trades pulled off by the front office changed the fate and contributed to the rich winning culture that the franchise now possesses today. The margins between the trades below are relatively thin because […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had quite a long history of ups and downs. Ever since the late 1970s, the franchise has been in and out of playoff contention which saw the team rebuilding from time to time. The Mavs had their fair share of luck when it comes to playoff runs and even winning it […]

Kristaps Porzingis, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Clippers all know that we’ve seen our fair share of bad calls in the NBA. At this point, it’s something we all have to get accustomed to already as the fact of the matter is that basketball is officiated by mere human beings and it will […]

The Denver Nuggets have always looked like they are good enough to fit in and compete with the league, but never enough to win it all. This has held true for decades as the team has yet to win its first championship, never even reached the Finals, and have only made it to the Western […]

Free agency is a great opportunity for NBA teams to load up on their roster, as they can sign All-Star players or seasoned veterans. Over the history of the league, there are quite a number of teams that have won championships after landing game-changing superstars. However, there are also times when teams make the wrong […]

The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA in 1976. Sadly, the franchise had to leave Seattle some three decades later to establish the Oklahoma City Tunder. Be it the SuperSonics or the Thunder, this franchise has had its fair share of memorable trades over the years of its existence. Today we’re going to look at the […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is undoubtedly one of the fiercest competitors the NBA has seen. His ruthless drives to the hole and heartbreaking clutch baskets have propelled Damian Lillard to an elite level among NBA point guards. Dame has also always been known to speak his mind and never back down from […]

Not everyone in the National Football League goes on to play for many years. Some retirements happen to players when they’re still in their prime. With some of them, it’s because they wanted to go out on their own terms. Others were stuck in situations where they didn’t see too much success and fell out […]

Height is might when it comes to the game of basketball. The NBA today has an average height of 6 ft. 6, which goes to show the league is ruled by players with tremendous size. However, every now and then we get to see NBA players, smaller than usual, make their way into the NBA. […]

The Minnesota Vikings were on the short end of the most lopsided trade in NFL history, but have still made some solid deals of their own. Here are the five best. 5. Bob Grim, 1967 Fran Tarkenton started six years at quarterback for the Vikings. He was eventually traded to the New York Giants for […]

The modern NBA belongs to wings. Every year for the past eight NBA seasons, a small forward has been crowned as the NBA Finals MVP. Guys like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kawhi Leonard are the torchbearers for postseason success. With that being the case, we’re going to look at the top 10 small forwards […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently one of the youngest franchises in the NBA. This team was established in 1996 as the Vancouver Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s expansion to Canada at that time. The Grizzlies have not exactly found unparalleled success during their tenure, but they have gotten (relatively) close. Either way, their front-office […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had quite the drought in their long history in the NFL. After joining the league as an expansion team in 1976, the Bucs have only secured one Super Bowl championship thus far. In almost half a century, the franchise only managed to make it to the playoffs ten times. Because […]

Kawhi Leonard is as mysterious as it gets. One day, we see him making jokes to go along with his awkward laugh. Then, on some occasions, we see the soulless expression on his face when he’s absolutely dead serious. Without a doubt, he is one of the most peculiar superstars this league has ever seen. […]

It wasn’t until 1974 that the Utah Jazz made its debut in the NBA. They may be a relatively younger franchise as opposed to their more tenured counterparts in the league, but the Jazz still have a rich history to their name. Through the years, this team has been involved in a number of memorable […]

As far as odds go, the Brooklyn Nets are one of the teams that many expect to have a short postseason run this season. Finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference, the Nets are set to face off against the second-seeded Toronto Raptors, who also happen to be the NBA’s defending champs. Obviously, this is not […]

The New Orleans Saints have been one of the NFL’s premier franchises since quarterback Drew Brees arrived in 2006, but before that, the team struggled mightily. Still, it is worth noting that they have made some excellent trades over the years. With that said, we take a look at the team’s five best trades in […]

There’s no denying that Damian Lillard is special. With all the noise he has been making in the bubble recently, the spotlight is on him once again. However, there’s more to Dame than the 50-point outbursts, logo three-pointers, and aloof personality. In fact, there are some pretty peculiar things about him that no one knows […]

The San Antonio Spurs has truly been the epitome of continued excellence in the NBA, despite being considered a small market team. But all good things do come to end at some point, as the Spurs saw their incredible 22-year consecutive playoff appearance snapped on Thursday, prior to their final 2019-20 NBA regular-season game against […]

The Buffalo Bills have struggled over the past 20 years, but remain one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. The team has made some excellent trades throughout its history. Here are the five best. 5. LeSean McCoy, 2015 A second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, McCoy spent six seasons in Philly, rushing for […]