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The 2019-20 Los Angeles Clippers are blessed with a wealth of talent. They added star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the offseason, turning one era (“Lob City”) into the current one. Kawhi Leonard, however, is already a nine-year veteran in the Association. He has had the opportunity to compete alongside many very talented […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t have a successful track record of signing big-time players in free agency. The franchise has also had trouble keeping All-Stars in Canada, as Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Chris Bosh and Kawhi Leonard all left the Raptors at various points. For this piece, we take a look at the most notable free-agent […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the most active teams in free agency this offseason due to the amount of cap space they possessed. It goes without saying that the Dolphins hope that all of the deals they made provide them with fruitful results in 2020 and beyond. However, over the course of their history, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made seven NBA Finals appearances and won five championships in his career. More than a few folks would consider Kobe to be the GOAT because of his performance on the biggest stage. Below is a breakdown of all seven of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals appearances. 2000 NBA Finals vs. […]

The New Orleans Saints have made a lot of solid free agent signings as of late, but there was a time where they seemed to be striking out on most of their signings. Let’s take a look at the five worst free agent signings in Saints history. 5. Heath Shuler Heath Shuler might be a […]

It’s no question that LeBron James is one of the best athletes to step foot in the NBA. As part of the never-ending “Greatest Of All Time” debate, it’s easy to overlook how great The King really is. Let’s go through some of the more intriguing games in LeBron’s illustrious career. 5. First NBA Game […]

To the average person reading breaking news on a certain NBA player’s contract, it may seem like they earn astronomical figures. It seems especially true when considering different endorsement deals these players have off the court and the often very lavish and luxurious lifestyles they live.  However, take away the endorsement deals and sponsorships and […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had more than a few interesting games throughout his decorated career. After all, he played 20 seasons in the league, so there were definitely a number of unforgettable performances from the Black Mamba during that span. Today we take a look at some of the most intriguing games […]

The Boston Celtics are indeed one of the most illustrious franchises in basketball history. Most of the team’s distinguished Hall of Famers were their own lottery picks selected from the draft. All-time greats like Larry Bird and Kevin McHale can attest to the team’s success when it comes to the lottery. A player of Paul […]

The Seattle Seahawks overall had plenty of success since becoming a franchise but like every other team, they have had plenty of terrible free agent signings. There has been plenty of free agent signings that they gave out big money too — which obviously did not work out. Let’s look at the five worst free […]

What if the NFL would hold a re-draft today? What if the team that has been the worst in league’s history could draft one of the best players to build around? What if a team, that never had a dominant defensive player, suddenly has the chance to draft the best defensive end in the NFL? […]

16 seasons. 255 games. 1,215 receptions. 12,977 yards. 72 receiving touchdowns. The stat line of Dallas Cowboys legendary tight end Jason Witten will never be touched by another tight end in the storied history of the Cowboys, as he has fully cemented his name into the history books for Dallas. And while Witten has moved […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. Some of the best basketball players of all time have suited up for the Spurs at some point. For this piece, we’ll be focusing our attention on the Spurs’ history in free agency. August 12, 1976 The Spurs signed Mike D’Antoni as […]

The New York Knicks have a long history of striking out with big names in free agency and then overpaying for role players. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the Knicks’ notable free agency history (sorry, New York fans). Allan Houston The Knicks signed Allan Houston to a six-year, $35 million contract. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers don’t have any championships in franchise history. Heck, they haven’t even played in the Finals once. However, the franchise has actually been home to some great players despite the organization’s lack of hardware. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the notable free-agent signings the Clippers have made since […]

During his illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant had the pleasure of playing with some tremendously talented basketball players. Everyone familiar with the Lakers knows who Bryant’s best teammate of all time is. However, who are the other four great players The Black Mamba suited up with? Let’s take a look […]

Believe it or not, the Cleveland Browns were not always the laughingstock they are today. They were not just a team with a 17-year playoff drought led by players like Brandon Weeden, Johnny Manziel or Trent Richardson. During those 17 years, Cleveland has gone through 10 head coaches. Rewind to 1946. This was the Browns’ […]

The Washington Redskins have a long history of failing in free agency. Team owner Dan Snyder has never been afraid to open his checkbook for big name players, but that has been the downfall. The Redskins have recently gone away from this trend and started rebuilding through the draft. When making this list, there were […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a deep history of legendary quarterbacks. From Johnny Unitas in the years in Baltimore to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, there are plenty of all-world players who have been under center for Indy. In 2020, they will have another top quarterback taking snaps. Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with the […]

It is hard to find a team that has had more success than the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have six Super Bowl victories and have built some of the best teams of all time coached by legends. The Steelers have had just three coaches since 1969 and they all have a case as to why they […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a lot of success dating back to their days when they were the San Diego Chargers. In the 1970’s and ’80s, there were some good teams, but a lot of the big success for the Chargers came after they brought in Philip Rivers to be their franchise quarterback. The […]

As in every form of competition, success in the NBA requires a certain amount of luck. Sure, there are so many factors that come into play in determining a team’s success for years to come, but at the end of the day, you also need to have Lady Luck on your side. This was not […]

It’s no question that the New York Giants are one of the most successful teams in the NFL. The franchise is one of the oldest teams in the league and also owns the record for most championship appearances, which has allowed them to earn a handful of trophies both in the pre-Super Bowl and the […]

By winning six titles in eight years, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls cemented themselves in basketball history as one of the greatest dynasties ever. It’s interesting to wonder, though, how this dynasty could have come to an abrupt end because of a number of franchise-altering moves by Chicago’s front office. Michael Jordan’s first retirement […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. Entering the league in the late 1940s, the 49ers have had their fair share of notable NFL records, as well as countless of playoff appearances and a handful of Super Bowl titles to boot. It is no question that the San Francsico-based […]

Some great players have suited up for the Milwaukee Bucks since the franchise became a pro team back in 1968. One can only imagine how fans reacted to Bucks news talking about big player acquisitions and high-risk moves by the franchise. Through the draft, free agency, and trades, the Bucks’ brass has done a good […]

The Boston Celtics have won 17 championships in franchise history. That’s the result of the front office in Beantown making smart decisions on draft night, during trade season, and free agency. For this piece, we focused on the Celtics’ history with free agents. The organization has been around since 1946, so upon researching and reviewing […]

More and more NBA players are starting to wear mouth guards after watching some of their peers lose teeth during a game. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at a few notable NBA players who have lost a tooth while playing. Spoiler alert, it looks very painful. However, NBA guys are tough for […]

There are three ways an NBA team can improve its roster: the draft, trades and free agency. Since becoming an NBA club in 1949, the Golden State Warriors have frequently built a solid roster, mostly because the front office has always been aggressive in the draft, trades and free agency. With that said though, in […]

The discussion between who the better player is between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James appears to be a debate that will perpetually rage on for generations to come. At the end of the day, there is no definitive way to determine who the GOAT really is. It will […]

It’s hard to deny that NBA executives have a difficult job, and having to make so many tough decisions will ultimately lead to some disastrous ones. There are times when decisions are so catastrophic that they end up making it on a top-five list of the most disastrous decisions in NBA history. 5. 1978 NBA […]

There really isn’t a question about the best team in Miami Dolphins history, because there also could be an argument made that this team is also the best in NFL history. The 1972 Dolphins was just the franchise’s seventh season, but there was high hope heading into the year. In 1971, the Dolphins finished with […]

It’s a no-brainer to name the best team in New York Jets history. Not only did the 1968 Jets season end in the franchise’s only Super Bowl title in one of the greatest upsets — and guarantees — in sports history, but this team was indisputably superb all season. Led by head coach Weeb Ewbank […]

The New Orleans Saints had a lot of bad teams for a long time but the past decade-plus, they have turned around the franchise. The team brought in Drew Brees and the New Orleans franchise changed forever. The 2009 team did have some controversy, but the team won their first Super Bowl, a feat that […]

LeBron James is as competitive as they come on the basketball court, but that hasn’t stopped him from making best friends while in the NBA. Everybody knows about the infamous Banana Boat crew, and he has forged numerous other friendships during his time in the league. Here are LeBron’s five best buddies in the NBA. […]

NBA near-trades are usually an afterthought considering it didn’t come to fruition and just fuels a lot of what-ifs. Still, it does make for a lot of juicy stories. Like every NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers also had several high-profile trades that never happened. The franchise has enjoyed an abundance of superstars over the years, […]

After going 4-12 in their first season in 1995, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly improved to become AFC contenders by the late 90s. Under head coach Tom Coughlin, Jacksonville got better and all that improvement culminated in a 1999 season that saw the young franchise churn out its best team of all time. The 1999 Jaguars […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered the most storied franchise in the NBA. After all, the Purple and Gold have won 16 championships in franchise history and consistently been home to some of the greatest basketball players of all time. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the history of the Lakers’ […]

Some of the most versatile players in NBA history have suited up for the Memphis Grizzlies franchise over the years. For this piece, we highlighted and ranked the five best players in Grizzlies franchise history. The organization became an NBA club in 1995 and played in Vancouver for six years before moving to Memphis in […]