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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 […]

If a NFL franchise only has one Super Bowl title to its credit, the odds of that championship-winning squad being the best team in the organization’s history are pretty high. As is the case for the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, the fact that this team managed to finally capture the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had 12 10-win seasons since their first season in 1976. Ten of those seasons have come in the last 20 years. So, it’s safe to say that the Seahawks have had their fair share of success in the 21st century. With that success comes quite a few quality teams. However, only […]

With the NBA’s salary cap at an all-time high, max contracts usually go for record-breaking amounts nowadays. Even mediocre players break the bank in this era, while the best of the best are gifted with immense fortune beyond their wildest dreams. Some superstars prove that they are worth every penny, complementing their amazing talents with […]

One of the most storied franchises in basketball history, the Brooklyn Nets organization has been around since 1967. The team has played both in the ABA and NBA and been home to some of the best basketball players to have ever laced them up. For this piece, we take a look at the five best […]

One thing that most NBA fans can generally agree on is that Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time. Sure, there are LeBron James stans who will insist James is No. 1, and there are fans of the older generation who claim that Wilt Chamberlain was in fact the GOAT. But let’s be real: […]

The New Orleans Pelicans franchise has been around since 2002. They were originally called the New Orleans Hornets, but they changed their moniker in 2013. While they are fairly young, there’s no doubt that the team has seen a slew of great players represent the city. With that said, we take a look at the […]

The Washington Redskins have not been very successful in recent years and have been one of the worst teams of the 2000s. Those years have included collapses, disappointments and some just absolutely miserable play while searching for the right quarterback to lead the team. However, the Redskins are still one of the most successful franchises […]

Plenty of special basketball players have suited up for the Washington Wizards franchise, which has been in existence since 1961 and undergone a few name changes. For this piece, we take a look at the five best players in Wizards franchise history. 5. Bradley Beal The Wizards drafted Bradley Beal with the third overall pick […]

Some tremendously talented basketball players have suited up for the Utah Jazz during the course of history. The Jazz franchise, which has been around since 1974 and began in New Orleans (hence the Jazz nickname), has over 2,000 wins in organizational history. You don’t get that many victories without having superb players leading the way. […]

An NBA player becoming a team owner is a rare occurrence. The people who own professional sports teams are billionaire tycoons who see their franchises as something of a toy to play with for fun. That doesn’t mean they aren’t dedicated, but there is definitely an element of this mindset: “I’ve got some money to […]

If we’re talking strictly Arizona Cardinals, there are two nominees for “best team.” One option is the nine-win 2008 squad — led by Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald at his peak — that caught fire in the playoffs and lost at the fingertips of Santonio Holmes in Super Bowl XLII, one of […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a lot of elite teams since they were founded back in 1919 by Curly Lambeau. In the last couple of decades, the Packers have found a lot of success, but there were also some teams during the 1960s that were elite. In thinking of the best Packers team in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a rich history, but you don’t have to go far to find the best team in franchise history. The Chiefs have won two Super Bowls, with one coming in 1969 and one in 2019. The 1969 team was special in knocking off the Minnesota Vikings to win the team’s first […]

The Minnesota Vikings have never won the NFL’s ultimate prize, but they have had a few teams that have had the talent to get the job done. 2009 was a special season with Brett Favre under center, but that still isn’t the best team in Vikings franchise history. The 1998 season didn’t end the way […]

Since establishing as a franchise in 1999, the Houston Texans have had their fair share of signing notable free agents. However, some of those free-agent signings have underperformed heftily, causing the Texans to either cut or trade them and lose money. Nevertheless, paying big money for a free agent in the NFL is often a […]

LeBron James is the most recognizable face in the NBA today, and while he is universally praised for his efforts on and off the floor, there have been plenty of moments in his career where he has been criticized. It comes with the territory of being a superstar. You get the perks of being famous, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became a dynasty during the early 2000s by winning three straight championships, but  they did face some major threats along the way. While the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the end in 2000, 2001, and 2002, there were multiple occasions during this run where it looked like they may fall short. Let’s […]

Armed with a potent offense and backed by a dominant defense, it is easy to argue that the 1992 iteration of the Dallas Cowboys is considered the greatest team in franchise history. For our tale to begin though, one will have to go back in the late 1980s when the Cowboys selected Michael Irvin with […]

Formerly known as the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens have already won two Super Bowl titles despite arriving on the scene in 1996. With the team’s latest title coming in 2012 with a win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, it was actually the 2000 Ravens that initially defend this revamped franchise […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995. However, Jacksonville remains one of the few teams in the NFL never to make a Super Bowl. Despite the team’s struggles, several head coaches still brought Jacksonville within striking distance of a Super Bowl appearance. During the team’s 25 years of existence, the Jaguars […]

While developers hope to avoid them, glitches are a common occurrence in video games, including NBA 2K. With that said, we take a look at some of the funniest 2K glitches ever. Disappearing Ball There have been multiple videos on YouTube showing either the ball disappearing on a layup before falling from high above the […]

After having been awarded a franchise back in 1974, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their first official NFL season two years later in 1976. Since that year, there have been plenty of stars and superstars come through their roster. Their lone Super Bowl victory occurred as the conclusion to their 2002 season over the Oakland […]

Over Denver Nuggets history, they’ve acquired most of their top talent—e.g. David Thompson, Carmelo Anthony, Alex English, Dan Issel, Fat Lever, Dikembe Mutombo, Nikola Jokic—via trades or the draft. They’ve typically been modest free agent spenders—rarely producing splashes or massive misfires. With that in mind, let’s look at the five worst signings in Nuggets history. […]

You can’t talk about the NBA without mentioning the Detroit Pistons franchise. The Motor City organization has won three NBA championships, compiled over 2,750 wins in the regular season and been home to some of the deadliest players in basketball history. For this piece, we’ll be taking a look at the five best Pistons players […]

The Denver Broncos are preparing to enter their second year with Vic Fangio at the helm. Prior to Fangio, the Broncos have had a slew of successful head coaches over the years. Given that, the soon-to-be 62-year-old head coach is expected to produce fruitful results while he holds Denver’s head coaching spot. On the other […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have only one NBA championship in franchise history, but the organization has consistently been home to some of the best players in basketball history. For this piece, we take a look at the five best Hawks players of all time. 5. Pete Maravich One of the best guards to ever pick […]