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The Memphis Grizzlies may have failed to advance further in the 2022 playoffs, but their incredible run isn’t without any positive. For one, they got a glimpse of what the future holds with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the way. Morant was undoubtedly the most impressive among the Grizzlies during the 2021-22 season […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest is not one bit concerned about Russell Westbrook and the future of the Purple and Gold despite their disastrous 2021-22 season. The Lakers missed the playoffs after finishing 11th in the West, a shocking ending to a season that started with championship aspirations behind LeBron James, Anthony Davis […]

Fans and experts alike were surprised by the Brooklyn Nets’ disastrous run in the 2022 playoffs after expectations that they were going to compete for the title. However, former Los Angeles Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest was not one of them. Artest knew it would be difficult for the Nets to find stability and actually win […]

The Dallas Mavericks apparently didn’t learn their lesson about proper bench decorum. Now, the NBA has slapped the team with a bigger fine. To recall, the Mavs received a $25,000 fine for their bench tomfoolery in Game 2 of the series against the Phoenix Suns. They were standing too far away from their seats for […]

After the Brooklyn Nets’ 2022 playoffs failure, all the attention has now turned to Kyrie Irving and his future with the team. While the veteran guard has already expressed his desire to stay, the franchise might not be too inclined to keep him after the chaotic season he had with the team. Irving has been […]

Jimmy Butler proved he is a playoff superstar on Tuesday after he led the Miami Heat to an epic comeback win in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics. Naturally, everyone in the NBA was left in awe. The Heat leader exploded for 41 points on top of nine rebounds, […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is simply in awe of Jimmy Butler’s performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Butler had a performance for the ages as he led the Heat to a comeback victory over the Celtics, 118-107. The Miami forward erupted for 41 points, nine rebounds, five […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is coming off a terrific sophomore season highlighted by an epic run to the Super Bowl. Despite his achievements and spectacular growth so far, the 25-year-old signal-caller is not getting complacent. Burrow opened up about his offseason plans with the Bengals as their offseason team activities get underway. While a […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant didn’t take kindly the idea that youth basketball in the US is broken, especially when it comes to skill development. On Twitter, someone pointed out that the “US model of basketball is broken in regards to youth skill development” as it is focused more on rankings, adding that Giannis Antetokounmpo, […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant firmly believes several centers from the 90s would dominate in today’s NBA and be in the MVP conversation, but among all them, three stands out the most. On Twitter, Durant asked his followers “which centers from the 90s would be in the MVP conversation if they played in today’s NBA.” […]

Tarik Cohen’s hopes of making a comeback in 2022 disappeared in an instant after the former Chicago Bears running back sustained a devastating new injury. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Cohen tore his Achilles during a recent workout, putting a halt on his return bid after missing the whole 2021 campaign due to […]

The NBA Draft lottery results are out, and the Orlando Magic are the biggest winners after landing the top overall pick in the 2022 rookie selection. The Oklahoma City Thunder got lady luck smiling on their favor as well after getting the second overall pick despite the odds putting them outside the Top 3. Sure […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady is one of the most popular athletes in American sports. For someone widely considered as the GOAT in football, it’s rare to see anyone who doesn’t know him or have at least heard of him. With that said, it is truly hilarious when Netflix poked fun at the Buccaneers […]

Both Marcus Smart and Al Horford have been sidelined for Game 1 of the Boston Celtics’ East Finals series against the Miami Heat, and based on Ime Udoka’s latest comments, their statuses for the next match remain questionable at best. While there is nothing concrete yet on whether Smart and Horford will be available for […]

Anjali Ranadive, the daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, is moving up to a front office role in the organization. According to Sean Cunningham of Fox40 News, Anjali is now the new Assistant General Manager of the team’s G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. She has been working in the Social Responsibility department of […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen believes chemistry was not the only problem that doomed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2021-22 season. Pippen had been through a lot in his NBA career, and so he knows what it takes for a team to actually make it to the postseason and win at […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is well aware of what Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson can do to them, but he admits there is another threat that the Mavs should be wary of: Draymond Green. For Doncic, Green will be the key for the Warriors in their attempt to slow him down and the Mavs. […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been often compared to James Harden, thanks to their playing style that relies more on craftiness, body control and passing more than athleticism. However, Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney thinks there remains a massive difference between the two. Speaking to reporters ahead of Wednesday’s West Finals Game […]

Perhaps much like many others in the NBA world, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is just really tired of hearing Patrick Beverley insult and criticize his peers with baseless and over-the-top accusations. The problem is the Minnesota Timberwolves guard is being given the opportunity to run his mouth on live TV. Beverley has been in […]

It’s no secret Luka Doncic idolizes LeBron James. The Slovenian grew up watching the Los Angeles Lakers star, and there are clear shades of LeBron in his playing style. Interestingly, James himself said recently that the Dallas Mavericks youngster is his current favorite player under 25, which is not surprising given how phenomenal he has […]

While there have been plenty of talks about his not so good relationship with Luka Doncic, former Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle remains supportive of his former player and team. After all, if there is anyone outside the Mavs organization who is well aware of Doncic’s capabilities, it’s Carlisle who coached the youngster for […]

Tom Brady wants to face Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in a one-in-one battle of some of the oldest men in American sports. But so no one will have an advantage, they won’t be playing American Football or basketball. During LeBron’s Twitter Q&A, Brady joined in the fun and asked James who would win […]

When Kyrie Irving was traded away from the Cleveland Cavaliers just one season after winning the championship, all kinds of rumors regarding his relationship with LeBron James and how he reportedly doesn’t want to play in his shadow surfaced It created this media narrative that he asked for a trade because he no longer wants […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has said time and time again that it is one of his dreams to play with his son, Bronny James, in the NBA before he retires. That hasn’t changed even with Father Time catching up to him. During his Twitter Q&A, LeBron highlighted that it’s still his “100% plan” […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows very well who he wants to be teammates with in a fictional 2-vs-2 match against Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. LeBron conducted a Q&A on Twitter, and one of the first questions he was asked is which player (be it from the past or present) […]

In 2020-21 under Rick Carlisle, the Dallas Mavericks suffered another first-round playoffs exit. This 2021-22 under Jason Kidd, the same core plus Spencer Dinwiddie and minus Kristaps Porzingis made it to the Western Conference Finals. Sure enough, Kidd has instilled something in the current Mavs that Carlisle wasn’t able to during his time guiding the […]

Deandre Ayton’s future with the Phoenix Suns has been thrown into the spotlight after their disappointing playoffs exit at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Interestingly, the Arizona franchise might like the current outlook with regards to his free agency. There have been plenty of rumors going around that Ayton and the Suns could be […]

While the Brooklyn Nets had a rather disappointing end to their 2021-22 season, their goal of winning a championship hasn’t changed. However, general manager Sean Marks admitted their poor season that concluded in a playoff sweep was a “wake-up call” for them. Marks highlighted that the window is closing for them, as for any team […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is well aware of the “crazy” things Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic can do with the basketball. He witnessed that on Sunday in the Mavs’ Game 7 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Curry shared his thoughts on the Mavs’ Game 7 win and Luka’s […]

After the Phoenix Suns lost Game 7 to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith called out Devin Booker, Chris Paul and the rest of the Arizona-based franchise for their “pathetically awful” performance in the contest. Smith highlighted that both Book and Paul were no-shows, with the two combining for just 21 […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers’ shocking playoffs exit in the second round, Daryl Morey is apparently already planning his next move to elevate the Sixers to true contender status. When the team sent Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond to the Brooklyn Nets to trade for James Harden, many though it was the move that […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the best player remaining in the 2022 NBA playoffs, and Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors better take note. While some might say that it’s blasphemous to ignore Curry and Jayson Tatum in the conversation for the top player remaining in the postseason, the numbers back up Luka’s […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley really doesn’t like Chris Paul, and if you want any proof, then look no further than his recent Twitter activity. When it was clear the Phoenix Suns were getting eliminated from the playoffs at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, former NBA player Jeremy Lin took to Twitter to share […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards didn’t hold back as he mocked the Phoenix Suns after their embarrassing downfall at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Edwards called the Suns’ performance a “disgrace” after Chris Paul and Co. lost by 33 points in Game 7 of the playoffs series, 123-90. Phoenix scored just 27 in the […]

While a lot of people didn’t believe Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks can take down the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of their series, there is one who never lost faith in the franchise: Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki has always been supportive of the Mavs, and while the odds were against them heading to the […]

Luka Doncic couldn’t get the smile off his face after leading the Dallas Mavericks to an incredible Game 7 blowout of the top-seeded Phoenix Suns. Well, why would he anyway? The Slovenian wonderboy can certainly smile all he wants and rub it onto the Suns. He was sensational on Sunday, and his amazing start opened […]

It’s safe to say no one expected the Dallas Mavericks to win Game 7. In fact, many thought that Jason Kidd’s men would be blown out by the Phoenix Suns given that they have failed to win on the road in the said series. After the Mavs proved their doubters wrong with a 123-90 smashing […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have never won a road game in their 2022 playoffs series against the Phoenix Suns … that is until Game 7. The Mavs put their best foot forward and never gave Phoenix the chance to put up a fight as they destroyed the West’s top seeds, 123-90. Naturally, everyone […]

The Boston Celtics handled business in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks, edging Giannis Antetokounmpo and the reigning champions 109-81. While their defense played a huge role in the series, their 3-point shooting was just as crucial. In Game 7 alone, the Celtics made a record-breaking 22 triples out of their 55 attempts. It certainly […]