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When thinking about free-agent destinations, small-market franchises such as the Buffalo Bills are usually ones free agents shy away from signing with. Whether it’s the location or the relative lack of current success of the franchise, the Bills are not what anyone would consider as an attractive market. But despite the limitations, the Buffalo still […]

Since entering the NBA all the way back in 2004 as the No. 1 overall pick, Dwight Howard has made $240,096,336 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Orlando Magic selected Howard with the first pick. They signed the center to a three-year, $13.5 million rookie contract. Howard averaged 12.0 points and 10.0 boards as a […]

Dwyane Wade not only established himself as the third-best shooting guard in NBA history during his playing career, but he also made a heck of a lot of money while doing it. Per Spotrac, Wade made $196,388,473 through NBA contracts during his Hall of Fame playing career. The first contract Wade signed in the NBA […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2010, Paul George has made $144,467,045 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract George signed was worth $4.6 million. It was his rookie deal with the Indiana Pacers. George averaged 7.8 points as a rookie while making $2,238,660. During his second season in the league, Paul […]

Winning five Super Bowls and getting the “America’s Team” label comes with some smear, too—and the Dallas Cowboys have no shortage of rivals. Here are the Cowboys’ top five rivals ranked all time. 5. Los Angeles Rams The L.A. Rams and the Cowboys have a shared history in the NFL’s postseason, meeting the most number […]

Since entering the NBA in 2013, Giannis Antetokounmpo has made $81,087,051 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. That dollar figure is only going to rise, as the Milwaukee Bucks can offer The Greek Freak the supermax extension whenever the 2020-21 offseason begins. The first contract Antetokounmpo signed in the NBA was a two-year, $3.67 million […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2011 as the 11th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson has made $111,048,999 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. After selecting him out of Washington State, the Warriors signed Thompson to a two-year, $4.35 million rookie deal. The 2011-12 campaign was the lockout season, so Klay […]

Since entering the league back in 2003 as the No. 3 overall pick of the Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony has made $248,940,171 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The first contract Anthony signed in the NBA was a three-year, $10.4 million rookie deal with the Nuggets. Melo averaged 21.0 points and 6.1 rebounds as a […]

In the 1990s, the San Diego Chargers had a good share of excitement and energy within their team, and that was a big product of Junior Seau. One of the best linebackers to ever laced a boot, Seau exudes passion and explosiveness that was infectious. In a career that spans two decades, Seau dominated through […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2009 with the Oklahoma City Thunder, James Harden has made $185,482,251 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The first NBA contract Harden ever signed was his two-year, $4.76 million rookie deal with the Thunder. OKC selected Harden with the third overall pick in the 2009 draft out of Arizona […]

It’s safe to say that incumbent United States President Donald Trump is not a popular figure among NBA players these days. Just a few years ago, NBA champions were thrilled to enjoy the perks of getting to go on a courtesy call to the White House. Back then, it meant exchanging pleasantries with former President […]

Michael Jordan is synonymous with the number 23. He’s made it one of the most popular two-digit numbers in all of sports, not just basketball. It seems like every time we see an athlete now wear the number 23, more often than not, it’s probably because of Jordan’s stamp and inspiration to his/her career and […]

Despite being only 28 years old, LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has accomplished so much in his NBA career. Leonard has ascended himself as one of the best basketball players in the NBA. However, it wasn’t for his work ethic; he wouldn’t be in the position he is today. Here are Leonard’s greatest moments in […]

Often regarded as the Robin to Michael Jordan’s Batman, Scottie Pippen doesn’t quite get as much of the recognition as His Airness does. Despite not getting the credit he deserves, many basketball fanatics still consider the Chicago Bulls do-it-all star as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. It’s arguable that none […]

The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns in three AFC Championship Games within a four-year period (1987-1990), but few would say the Browns are a foremost rival of the Broncos. Rivalries are defined by hatred, and if you asked any Denver resident about the five main rivals of the Broncos, it is hard to see […]

For 22 games during the 1995 NBA season, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan wore a different number. Hoops fans around the globe knew him as 23, but for a short while, he was 45. In a move that shook the sporting world, Jordan announced that he would be retiring before the 1993-94 NBA season to […]

The Chicago Bulls were undoubtedly the team of the 1990s and established themselves as one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Through that decade, they won six NBA championships, split by two three-peats, led by the iconic duo of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. What’s more impressive about their title wins is that they never […]

Michael Jordan’s mom, Deloris Jordan, is a standout presence in ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries. Beyond miraculously defying the aging process, she touchingly read a letter from her son from college about affording the phone bill and postage stamps. Jordan teased the moment on “Good Morning America” in April: “My mom, she kept all my […]

Michael Jordan denied having a gambling problem in 1993, instead calling it a “competition problem.” Either way, from quarters with security guards to rock-paper-scissors to high-stakes golfing, His Airness clearly enjoys a good wager. All of this, in a minute, will lead us to the NBA conspiracy theory to end them all, as it is […]

After a glorious three-peat with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan decided to call it a career in the summer of 1993 after the murder of his father. There is still no denying that Jordan’s announcement to retire from the game — at the peak of his career — shocked the entire basketball world and beyond. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans debuted in the 2002-03 season when the then Charlotte Hornets relocated to New Orleans. The now Pelicans stood as the Hornets up until the 2012-13 season. The following year, they renamed to the Pelicans, while Charlotte regained its Hornets moniker and history. The NBA, then, agreed that the Pelicans franchise history […]

It’s not an unusual phenomenon for players from the same team to fight. Disagreements between the closest of teammates are inevitable and it happens across all major sports around the world. Then again, not every disagreement rises to the level of Michael Jordan giving Steve Kerr the five-knuckle-shuffle back in the Chicago Bulls heyday. But […]

The Last Dance documentary series captivated a basketball loving world right when it needed it most, forcing tremendous Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls content down our throat when everyone needed a distraction. The doc–which was originally scheduled to air in June in conjunction with the NBA Finals–provided fans with some much-needed program amid the coronavirus […]

The NFL is stacked with talent at the quarterback position. So much so that a lot of teams have backup quarterbacks who could easily serve as starters in a different scenario. Just look around: The Cleveland Browns have Case Keenum and the Los Angeles Chargers have Tyrod Taylor. Meanwhile, the Washington Redskins have Kyle Allen […]

Russell Westbrook was the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. Since that time, the California native has made $205,415,040 through NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Seattle SuperSonics drafted Westbrook out of UCLA. The explosive guard signed a two-year, $7.25 million rookie contract with Seattle. Westbrook averaged 15.3 points and 5.3 assists as a rookie. […]

Anthony Davis was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2012 draft. Since then, The Brow has made $121,617,548 in NBA contracts, per Spotrac, and that output is only going to increase once Davis signs his next contract whenever the 2020 offseason begins. After getting drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans out of Kentucky, Davis […]

Kyrie Irving was the No. 1 overall pick back in the 2011 draft. Since then, Uncle Drew has made $126,949,624 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. After getting drafted out of Duke, Irving signed a two-year, $11 million rookie deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He won Rookie of the Year by averaging 18.5 points and […]

Stephen Curry was the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft out of Davidson. When the Golden State Warriors drafted Curry, no one saw the kind of success he has had coming. Not only has Steph established himself as the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he’s also made $168,463,505 from his contracts with the […]

One of the greatest players in NBA history, Kevin Durant has made $224,382,333 through his NBA contracts since entering the league back in 2007, per Spotrac. KD was the second overall pick in the 2007 draft out of Texas. Durant made $4,171,200 during his rookie season with the Seattle SuperSonics after signing a two-year, $8.65 […]

Since getting drafted by the Indiana Pacers back in 2011, Kawhi Leonard has made $116,756,010 through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. Year Team Salary Total Earnings 2011-12 SAS $1,394,017 $1,394,017 2012-13 SAS $1,809,840 $3,203,857 2013-14 SAS $1,887,840 $5,091,697 2014-15 SAS $2,894,059 $7,985,756 2015-16 SAS $16,407,500 $24,393,256 2016-17 SAS $17,638,063 $42,031,319 2017-18 SAS $18,868,625 $60,899,944 2018-19 […]

Since entering the NBA back in 2003 as the No. 1 overall pick with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has made $306,984,009 from his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. During his rookie season with the Cavs, James made $4,018,290 after signing a three-year, $12.9 million contract following the draft. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and […]

On June 4th, 2009, the NFL and football world was shocked when former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was reported murdered. Despite the tragedy, there is some solace in the fact that McNair left a lasting legacy in the NFL that no football fan will ever forget. From his humble beginnings playing […]

In its earliest years of existence, the NBA consisted of players who hailed mostly from the United States. Now, however, thanks in large part to the Dream Team and a global media market, the league has gained worldwide fame and recognition. Basically, European NBA players is not new. In this piece, we’ll take a look […]

The Denver Nuggets are among six league franchises to never appear in the NBA Finals, failing to represent the Western Conference during their 44-year history in the league. The Nuggets only appeared in one Finals—losing the 1976 ABA championship before shipping over to the NBA. There’s hope the current group can break through, though, with […]

Since becoming a professional team back in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers have an overall record of 1,867-2,168. The Cavs franchise has made the playoffs 22 times and captured one championship. That came back in 2016 when LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love guided the club to the title over the 73-9 Golden State Warriors. […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has ascended as one of the best players in the NBA today. While he has dealt with numerous setbacks throughout his basketball career, that hasn’t stopped him in becoming the player he is today. That being said, few people are likely to look for Kawhi Leonard quotes, or Kawhi […]

Two names defined the second half of the 2010s: Stephen Curry and LeBron James. LeBron Goat is usually just something people say, but what if there’s more to the story? Is it LeBron or Steph? Is Steph Curry better than LeBron? With the two as the main faces of four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015 […]

As storied a franchise as the Green Bay Packers are, they have been able to develop an interesting set of rivals during their history. Dating back to 1919, the Packers have had a professional football franchise, and they have come a very long way since their inception. In 1921, the Green Bay-Chicago rivalry was launched, […]

Derrick Rose has a bevy of tattoos on his body, which is kind of ironic since the former MVP is scared of needles. Back in 2008 when he was starring for the Memphis Tigers in college, Rose suffered a scratch above his eye. Someone told him he’d need stitches to close the cut and the […]