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The NBA Rookie of the Year Award is given to the most outstanding rookie of the season. More often than not, the race for the award usually shows a clear winner, such as the 2023-23 season when the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama won unanimously. However, there have been times when it was competitive. There […]

The Philadelphia 76ers franchise has one of the richest histories in the NBA, beginning their 74-year stint thus far in the league as the Syracuse Nationals before moving to the City of Brotherly Love during the 1963-64 season. And with that rich history comes a rich assortment of great players who have donned a Sixers […]

The Baltimore Orioles have an impressive core of young stars, many of which are so talented despite their youth that they can be expected to thrive in Baltimore for a very long time. Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday fit the bill in that regard. The Orioles have an extensive history, though, so check […]

NBA general managers often work behind the scenes. However, they certainly carry a huge responsibility in forming a championship-worthy team, from its roster formation to its coaches. Just recently at the trade deadline, we witnessed Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka pull off one of the biggest trades in league history with the Luka […]

New York, New Jersey, and Brooklyn fans have seen some of the best players in basketball history, although not always at their peaks. These stars have thrilled the tristate area crowds and won two ABA titles, but never brought an NBA championship to New York City’s other franchise. But who are the best and greatest […]

Many great players have suited up for the Utah Jazz in the franchise’s 50 seasons, but ranking players across eras is always difficult. Before we see who joins John Stockton and Karl Malone on the Top 10 list of the greatest Utah Jazz, here are the criteria that were considered when making the rankings: peak […]

The Portland Trail Blazers franchise has existed for over 50 years now, as it joined the NBA as an expansion team back in the year 1970. Over the last five-plus decades, the organization has won one NBA title back in the year 1977 and has made the NBA Finals three times, in 1977, 1990, and […]

Life hasn’t always been easy for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since joining the league in 1989, they’ve made it past the first round of the NBA Playoffs on just two occasions, losing at that stage 10 times. But while that lack of success – and the fact that they’ve only been in the league since ’89 […]

There have been no shortage of brilliant players to walk through the doors of the San Antonio Spurs. That’s no surprise. Since entering the NBA, they’ve made the playoffs in 38 of 47 seasons, won five championships, and have the best overall record in the league. The Spurs are currently in the longest playoff drought […]

Even though the Charlotte Bobcats franchise is the most recent expansion entry into the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise carries the least amount of history. When the Bobcats rebranded into the Hornets in 2014, they reclaimed the history of the Charlotte Hornets franchise that originated in 1988. This means that the former Hornets that […]

As part of entering the NBA, one thing that NBA rookies will have to face is initiation rites or hazing. Some of them could be asked to do some chores or errands, while others have to be on the receiving end of a prank. Here are the 10 wildest pranks done on NBA rookies, ranked. […]

The ending of A Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, has big implications for a sequel. If the video game adaptation performs well at the box office, it could be paid off. Warning: Spoilers for A Minecraft Movie ahead A Minecraft Movie’s ending battle After narrowly escaping Malgosha (Rachel House), Henry (Sebastian Hansen) […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are not the most storied franchise in the NBA. They may find themselves as one of the youngest franchises in the NBA today, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of success. This organization has had a number of great, iconic teams through the years, and they’ve had players […]

Stephen Curry is the best shooter in NBA history. He is also successful in the postseason, having won four NBA championships and a Finals MVP. Here are the 10 greatest NBA players to never defeat Stephen Curry in a playoff series, ranked. Check out the gallery. 1. Kevin Durant Kevin Durant is the most decorated […]

Geno Smith’s net worth in 2025 is $30 million. Smith is the new starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders following a recent trade. Back in college, Smith was an Orange Bowl MVP and All-Big East team member. Here is a closer look at Geno Smith’s net worth in 2025 as he prepares for this […]

Phi Slama Jama, the Houston basketball teams of the early ’80s, were some of the most memorable college basketball teams of all time. Those Houston teams made the Final Four in back-to-back-to-back seasons. The Cougars also had back-to-back Final Four appearances in the late ’60s, and they made the semifinal a few years ago in […]

Auburn basketball is set to take on Florida in the Final Four. The Gators already have two national championships to their name. Because of that, Florida has obviously had a lot of great players suit up for them. The Tigers haven’t had as many college legends in their history, but they’ve still had some very […]

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks have made the NCAA tournament only five times in the school’s history. The only time they won a game was when Doug Edert was the team’s point guard. Three years after their incredible Cinderella run to the Elite Eight, what has Edert been up to? The rise of Doug Edert Hailing […]

It wouldn’t be called March Madness if there wasn’t just a little bit of drama, right? Last year, Jack Gohlke was the man who went viral for being the player from a lesser-known basketball school who suddenly went off and ruined everybody’s brackets. A year removed from draining 10 3-pointers in one game (one shy […]

With five national championships to their name, Duke basketball is one of the most prestigious teams in college basketball history. They are a blue blood program that has dominated since the ’90s. Nowadays, they regularly have the best recruiting classes in the nation, illustrated by the fact that three of their freshman – Cooper Flagg, […]

Nico Harrison is currently under fire, as the general manager of the Dallas Mavericks found himself on the hot seat after the bombshell Luka-Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Although it remains to be seen whether Harrison is right, things aren’t looking so good, especially when AD went down for a while with an injury as the team […]

The Florida Gators basketball team is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2014. The team is led by star player Walter Clayton Jr. The senior guard is having an incredible NCAA Tournament run and is becoming one of the best players in Florida history in the process. Florida is set to […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

I never expected the Jack Black and Jason Momoa-led A Minecraft Movie to be good, but it’s somehow worse than imaginable. Video game movies have a rocky history. There have been some god-awful entries to the genre, such as 1993’s Super Mario Bros., and then more tolerable ones, like the Tom Holland-led Uncharted. Someone like […]

Longevity is quite rare in professional sports. Competing in a competitive league like the NBA demands a lot from athletes. As a result, it isn’t surprising that various players face a decline after their prime years. However, there are a handful of players who find a way to defy age or at least delay the […]

The Sacramento Kings organization has been around for quite a long time. They began as the Rochester Royals back in 1945 when the NBA was still in its fledgling stages and called the NBL. The franchise then relocated to Cincinnati in 1957 and stayed there for 15 seasons until 1972 rolled around. The Royals relocated […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world, having collected plenty of milestones and accolades throughout his NBA career. James is also considered to be one of the most successful players in the playoffs, having earned four NBA championships and Finals MVPs. The King also holds the record for the most points […]

The Phoenix Suns have amassed a pretty rich history given its overall success as a franchise since being founded in 1968. But it’s surprising that despite its success, the team has yet to win an NBA Championship. Here is a look at the 10 greatest Suns players in franchise history. Phoenix did not take long […]

April Fools’ Day jokes aside, the new month brings a lot of new titles to Disney+. Of course, Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again is in its final weeks. The last three episodes will premiere on the streaming service on April 1, 8, and 15. The series premiered on March 4, 2025. After its two-episode premiere, Disney+ […]

Despite it being April Fools’ Day, Hulu has lots of new movies and TV series coming to the streaming service this month (Sign up for a free trial!). The biggest highlight is five of Wes Anderson’s classics coming to Hulu on Friday, April 4. Five of the auteur’s movies — The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. […]

NBA stars are fixtures in the playoffs. However, not all stars can make it to the postseason. In fact, the NBA is extremely competitive to the point that some stars have yet to make an appearance in the games that matter the most. Here is a look at 10 NBA stars that surprisingly have yet […]

No April Fools’ Day jokes here — Paramount+ has loads of new titles coming to the streaming service this month (Sign up for a free trial!). The first highlight is Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s concert special, An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile. John recently retired from touring after the Farewell Yellow Brick […]

Throughout their history, the Denver Nuggets have been a consistent presence in the postseason, though until very recently of course, that had never translated into the ultimate success. But that hasn’t stopped them being home to some incredibly good NBA players over the course of their more-than-50 years in the league. Numerous NBA greats have […]

As the 2025 Final Four approaches, there is no better time than now to rank the 25 greatest college basketball players of all time. Whenever doing such a challenging task like ranking the best college basketball players ever, many things need to be taken into account, but more on that in a second. College basketball […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the most recently relocated NBA franchise, moving from Seattle in 2008. (The Brooklyn Nets moved from New Jersey in 2012, but they only moved 14 miles.) The Seattle Supersonics’ legacy dates back to the 1960s, and the franchise claims one NBA title. The Thunder have fallen short of that goal […]

The trade deadline is a golden opportunity for all NBA teams to make some roster improvements. In fact, earlier this year we saw a chaotic deadline that saw various contenders make blockbuster moves for a superstar. While those deals are usually risky, they don’t always pay off in the end. Here is a look at […]

This month, there are five new premieres coming to Apple TV+ in April 2025 (Sign up for a free trial!). Of course, Severance just concluded Season 2 with a third on the way.  However, there are now several new projects coming to the streaming service, including a Jon Hamm-led series. Your Friends & Neighbors follows […]

In the more than 50 years which have passed since the franchise came into existence, the Milwaukee Bucks have seen some pretty high-level talent walk through their doors. Though they had an extended period with minimal success, their 55-year history was book-ended by championships, and it’s little surprise that some of the most notable of […]

The annual NBA Three-Point Shooting Contest is one of the spectacles of the All-Star Weekend. It features the best shooters in the league going toe to toe to display one of the major aspects of basketball. Here is a look at the 10 greatest performances at the Three-Point contest. Check out the gallery. 1. Stephen […]