Jared Rhoden: Dominant in second NBA start

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Bill Simmons outlined his four rules for selecting an NBA MVP, developed throughout the 2000s. The criteria include assessing the impact of replacing the MVP candidate with a decent player on the team's record, determining who would be the first pick in a hypothetical pickup game, ensuring that even opposing fans could understand the MVP choice, and identifying which player will be most memorable from that season a decade later. He also referenced his analysis...

Mike Budenholzer Fired as Phoenix Suns Coach Mike Budenholzer has been fired as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns after just one season, following the team's failure to make the postseason with a 36-46 record. Despite an early 8-1 start to the season, injuries and inconsistent lineups hindered the team's performance, leading to a disappointing finish and the end of a four-season playoff streak. Budenholzer's departure signals potential roster changes for a team that...

1st in playoff assists (28 games at 10 apg), with Magic leading at 2,346 and LeBron at 2,067. 1st in playoff triple doubles (with 30), followed by LeBron (28), and 1st in Conference Finals appearances (13 by Kareem, 12 by LeBron). Break tie for 1st in Conference Titles: LeBron and Kareem both at 10; 2nd most playoff appearances (Stockton/Malone at 19), and 3rd in playoff double doubles (142 by Shaq), while also ranking 9th in...

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, alongside several draftees, lit the Empire State Building on April 14, 2025, in New York City, celebrating the WNBA Draft. Notable draftees included Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, and Aneesah Morrow, who participated in this symbolic event as part of the festivities. The occasion highlighted the achievements of young athletes entering the league, with a group of 13 draftees lighting the iconic building in a show of unity and celebration. Full...