/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73346780/AaronGordon_Feat_AP_Getty_Ringer.0.jpg)
Filed under:
Aaron Gordon Found His Basketball Destiny With the Denver Nuggets
Once miscast as a no. 1 option, Gordon has turned himself into a supercharged role player who can fill the gaps around Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. "There are only two positions in basketball: on the floor and off the floor," he says. "And I like being on the floor."
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73347175/RuizJaredGoffExtension_Getty_AP_Ringer.0.jpg)
Filed under:
What Does Jared Goff’s New Deal Mean for the Offseason Quarterback Market?
It’s no surprise that the Lions extended Goff, but will the sticker shock of his $212 million deal affect the negotiations of quarterbacks like Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and Jordan Love?
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73346478/ThunderFightBack_Getty_Ringer.0.jpg)
Filed under:
The Thunder Deliver Their Most Convincing Playoff Statement Yet
Too young? Too green? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City put those debates to rest in Game 4, proving their playoff mettle and showing that they’re legitimate contenders.
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73346112/MindenhallNuggetsWolvesSeries_AP_Ringer.0.jpg)
Filed under:
The Nuggets Adjust From Being the Hunters to the Hunted
Denver had to get punched in the mouth to learn a critical lesson: It’s one thing to be the challengers; it’s another to be the champs
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73250502/hundred_picks_getty_ringer_2.0.jpg)
Filed under:
The Hundred: Our Daily NBA Best Bets Through the Playoffs
Looking to beat the odds during the best time of the NBA calendar? We have you covered. From now through the Finals, we’ll be giving out picks on our 100 favorite lines, at least. Your go-to betting guide is back.
‘Jerry Maguire’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan
The guys talk show business and sports contracts as they revisit the 1996 classic starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger.
SGA Saves OKC and Mavs Miss a Huge Opportunity. Plus, Movies, Books, and Baseball With Adnan Virk!
Russillo also brings back another edition of the Alliance with Ceruti and Kyle
OKC’s Gritty Win in Dallas, Celtics Go Up 3-1, Game 5 Previews, and Draft Lottery Reaction
Chris and Kevin react to the Thunder’s comeback against the Mavericks to tie the series at two games apiece, then discuss Luka Donic’s current status and who will win the series
Are Smartphones Really Driving the Rise in Teenage Depression?
Derek takes a closer critical look at the relationship between smartphones and mental health
The Latest
Filed under:
NBA Second-Round Reset: Predictions, Personal MVPs, and Biggest Questions
Which team that was up 2-0 has more reason for optimism—the Wolves or Knicks? Plus, series predictions and what to watch for in Cavs-Celtics and Mavs-Thunder.
Filed under:
The Atlanta Hawks’ Prize for Winning the Lottery? Um, Options?
How does landing the first pick affect the futures of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray? And who is the favorite to go no. 1? We examine all the Hawks’ offseason options.
Filed under:
The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked
As the dust settles on the Kendrick and Drake beef, we couldn’t help but ask: What’s the best diss record in rap history? We’re counting them down, from 2Pac to Ice Cube to 50 Cent and more.
Filed under:
Are Smartphones Really Driving the Rise in Teenage Depression?
Derek takes a closer critical look at the relationship between smartphones and mental health
Filed under:
Nuggets-Wolves Is Rounding Into Its Final, Epic Form
Two heavyweight title contenders. Two superstars thriving at an extraordinary level. The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves have thrown their punches and counterpunches—now tied 2-2, where is this second-round clash heading?
Filed under:
2024 NBA Mock Draft: Projecting All 58 Picks Post-Lottery
Who should the Atlanta Hawks take after stealing the first pick? We project every single selection in both rounds now that the ping-pong balls have settled.
Filed under:
Odds Machine: The Nuggets Have Reentered the Title Picture
Our NBA odds model takes stock of the championship race midway through a tightly contested Round 2
Filed under:
The Top 10 Shows to Stream Right Now
‘The Sympathizer’ takes over the no. 1 spot on our weekly ranking. Find out what else made the list.
Filed under:
The Undeniable Truth of the Kendrick-Drake Beef
Writing the final word on the Great Rap Feud of 2024 and what it means for Kendrick’s legacy
Filed under:
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ and the ‘Apes’ Movie Rankings
Sean, Amanda, and Van Lathan discuss the ‘Apes’ franchise
Filed under:
The Encyclopedia of “Oh Shit” Moments From Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Season
The San Antonio Spurs center just won the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award after one of the most impressive debut seasons in league history. These are the games, buckets, blocks, and minutiae that made our jaws drop—and that tell us where Wemby’s game could be headed.
Filed under:
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Trailer Breakdown
Joanna and Mal discuss the trailer that just dropped for Season 2 of ‘The Rings of Power’
Filed under:
Jamal Murray Looks Like He’s Back. Are the Nuggets, Too?
Nikola Jokic can’t beat the Timberwolves by himself. For Denver to come back in this series, it needs this version of Jamal Murray.
Filed under:
Is Ant in the Upper Echelon of the NBA?
In this week’s episode of In My Feelings, Big Wos is joined by the Larry O’Brien Trophy to talk about Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and injuries in the playoffs
Filed under:
The Boston Celtics Hit the Snooze Button. Again.
Another listless Game 2 performance raises some uncomfortable questions for the Celtics. Is Jayson Tatum going to put his stamp on the NBA playoffs? Can the team sleepwalk to the Finals?
Filed under:
“Everyone Was Staring at Me Like I Was Already Dead”: How ‘The Fall Guy’ Pulled Off Its Audacious Stunts
The team behind the Ryan Gosling–Emily Blunt action comedy set out to preserve the stunt industry’s past and reshape its future
Filed under:
The Kingdom of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Evolves, for Better or for Worse
The fourth installment of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot franchise highlights the ups and downs of diving headfirst into a post-Caesar world
Filed under:
Steve Albini Was a Hater to His Core. And We’re All Better for It.
The legendary Nirvana and Pixies producer and Big Black musician died this week at age 61. He only wanted better—for his bands, the industry, and himself.
Filed under:
Wosny Lambre on the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show Wardrobe Malfunction
Join Wosny Lambre as he explains how Janet Jackson’s wardrobe mishap changed the internet forever
Filed under:
Top 70 Players in the 2024 NBA Draft
Who are the best player’s in this year’s class? We expand and update our Big Board, with a new face at no. 1 and a ton of movement in the first round.
Filed under:
The Field Guide to Modern NBA Point Guards
Examining the five types of point guards in today’s game reveals a vast and varied positional landscape—one that traces the evolution of basketball and reminds us that playing the point is (still) essential work
Filed under:
How to Make a Romance Movie Adaptation—as Shown by ‘The Idea of You’
Love is back (on our screens). And based on the latest Anne Hathaway offering, we’ve created a cheat sheet to craft a great romance or fanfic movie—and lean into the tropes that make audiences fall in love right alongside the main characters.
Filed under:
This Knicks Season Is Starting to Feel Like a Fever Dream
From the rapidly expanding legend of Jalen Brunson to a night so vintage it involved cursing out Reggie, it’s getting harder and harder not to fall in love with these Knicks
Filed under:
Six Reasons Drake Lost
Kendrick Lamar won—not only because he out-rapped and out-strategized Drake, but because Drake beat himself. Here’s how.
Filed under:
Nikola Jokic Has Never Been Tested Like This
The Denver Nuggets star just won his third Most Valuable Player award. He also faces perhaps the most daunting task of his career, down 0-2 to the hungry Minnesota Timberwolves. Can Jokic lift his team back into the series?
Filed under:
The Good, the Bad, and the Doc: Tales From Doc Rivers’s 40 Years in and Around the NBA
Ever since his rookie season with the Hawks, the player turned coach has been a fixture—and a fire starter—in the league. We chatted with some of the many people who have crossed paths with him over the years to gather stories about business cards, brutal losses, managing egos, and much more.
Filed under:
Hail, Caesar: How the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reboot Cemented Andy Serkis as the King of Motion Capture
Already known for his work in motion capture, Serkis’s performance in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot series made him an icon
Filed under:
The NBA’s One-Man Band Era Is Here
How is Jalen Brunson putting up Peak MJ and Kobe numbers? Today’s NBA offenses revolve around one star more than ever before.
Filed under:
Why Can’t This Be the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Year?
Too young? Too small? Too inexperienced? Sure, OKC has a few obvious weaknesses, but the evidence is mounting that it may not matter. This team is built to win now.
Filed under:
The On-and-Off Debate About Luka Doncic
There’s no denying the Mavericks star’s greatness, but his impact on winning is a different story. Is Luka really as valuable as he looks on the court and in box scores?
Filed under:
How 2014 Changed the Internet Forever
Ten years ago, developments in commerce, activism, and influencer culture coalesced, and our contemporary concept of "being online" was born
Filed under:
‘Unfrosted’ Won’t Be the Last Brand IP Movie. Let’s Predict the Next Ones.
Netflix’s Jerry Seinfeld/Pop Tarts movie is part of a growing trend that includes ‘Blackberry,’ ‘Air,’ and ‘Flamin’ Hot.’ But can we interest you in the sagas of Segway and Chick-Fil-A?