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The recently revealed return-to-play proposal is plenty more than most expected out of a truncated end to the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Let’s take a look at the specifics: Twenty-two teams. Eight regular-season games. A play-in tournament. Regular seven-game series playoffs. Besides minimizing the risk by leaving eight teams at home, the NBA has surely […]

The NBA is expected to propose a play-in tournament as part of a 22-team return-to-play proposal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The season will tentatively resume on July 31 and end on Oct. 12, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This proposal would bring all 16 teams currently qualified for the playoffs as well […]

Tobias Harris is the latest of many NBA athletes who have spoken up against racial injustice and police brutality on the heels of the George Floyd killing. The Philadelphia 76ers forward urged that in order to create change, white people must not just hear the struggles of black people, but also listen to them. Harris noted […]

The Atlanta Hawks are one of the teams on the outside looking in, now that the league seems to be heading toward a 22-team format to resume play. Hawks owner Tony Ressler made his concerns known in a recent meeting with other NBA owners and commissioner Adam Silver, claiming a small-market team like his could […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving joined a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on Tuesday, becoming one of the most prominent NBA stars to take part in the action. Irving went on Instagram Live to share moments of the protest: Kyrie is peacefully protesting ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/EShbKILNVC — Kyrie Wrld (@kyriewrldig) June 2, 2020 It’s difficult to […]

LeBron James has been loud and constant in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the consequent protests and riots that have come as a result of an agonizing fight against police brutality. The Los Angeles Lakers star will now help shed light on how long racial inequality has been in the air, […]

Dozens of disgruntled Madison Square Garden employees have recently met, without CEO and New York Knicks head man James Dolan, to discuss the internal memo sent out on Monday and their position on the subject, according to ESPN’s Pablo Torre. Torre shone a light on the memo the Knicks owner sent out while a bevy […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has seen the trend for too long. Black athletes are glorified for their sporting feats, but take away the cameras, the glitz, and glamour, and they’re just as likely to be viewed as a threat to society — a sad dichotomy that has plagued the way the United […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is tired of the extreme clout-chasing era of social media, as many influencers are promoting their content out of the ribs of recent riots. People from all over the country have protested the murder of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American who was a victim of police brutality in […]

New Orleans Pelicans talent Zion Williamson is not out of the woods yet. A Miami judge denied his request for a protective order, ruling that the former Duke standout must answer questions under oath about his college eligibility, according to attorney Darren Heitner. The Pelicans rookie and his legal team hoped to stop the discovery […]

Two of the most prominent NBA coaches teamed up with recognizable names of the sports world to call for police accountability in the wake of the brutality the country has now witnessed for years. Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs teamed up with Anquan Boldin, Demario […]

MLB has discussed the potential of playing a much shorter regular season, which would pay players their full prorated salaries, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. MLB has thought of playing around 50 games in the regular season, starting in July, though it’s not expected to propose this to the players, who recently countered with a […]

The NBA is working toward a resumption of the 2019-20 season, setting July 31 as its target date to get back into action. The league is reportedly focusing on a 22-team format to take to Orlando, which would leave eight teams out, including some small-market squads. Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett delivered an impassioned […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has had it with President Donald Trump, and he showed so in his latest rant against No. 45. The longtime Spurs helmsman picked apart Trump’s lack of leadership, calling him “deranged” and insane for being unwilling to do the bare minimum to unify the country. Via Dave Zirin […]

The NBA has already narrowed out a date for its eventual return to play: July 31. Now all that’s left is to figure out a format that would make sense to resume the rest of the 2019-20 season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday’s edition of “Get Up,” a 22-team format is expected to […]

Former Sacramento Kings player Matt Barnes did not miss the chance to look for All The Smoke responding to a Twitter conversation between DeMarcus Cousins and Kings TV analyst Grant Napear, who Barnes described as a “closet racist.” Barnes replied to a Twitter interaction between Napear and Cousins, who was likely fishing for a controversial […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens broke his three-year Twitter silence to join Barack Obama and others in their fight against racial injustice. Stevens was one of the coaches who made a joint statement on the death of George Floyd, vowing to help change the longstanding wave of racism and conformism with the way African Americans […]

Several NBA organizations have stepped forward to express support for the Black Lives Matter movement, condemn police brutality and fight racism in the wake of recent events. The Washington Wizards did so loudly on Sunday, releasing a statement by giving their players a voice and a platform to speak on the matter: A united statement […]

The Major League Baseball Players Association has sent a counterproposal to the league’s 82-game, bracket-ascending salary slash proposal from last week, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The MLB proposal was loudly rejected by the MLBPA, with the players offering up their own solution. The union’s proposal includes a 114-game regular-season schedule, deferred salaries in the […]

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons ditched the tape and pads for a microphone on Sunday, joining hundreds of other protestors in Stuart, Florida. Simmons is one of many athletes to step up to make use of their platform to battle racial injustice and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. The Broncos […]

EA Sports, the video game company that produces the popular Madden NFL series, postponed Monday’s much- awaited announcement for Madden 21 with bigger priorities in mind. The company released a statement on Sunday, noting the big reveal wouldn’t happen on Monday, June 1 as expected: “Tomorrow, we had committed to celebrating Madden NFL 21 with […]

Former NBA journeyman Stephen Jackson was one of the many notable faces present at Friday’s George Floyd press conference in Minnesota. Karl-Anthony Towns, the star center of the Minnesota Timberwolves, was another. NBA champ Stephen Jackson is here to lead a press conference about his friend #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/PIUYo4OR5r — Sharon Yoo (@SharonYooKING5) May 29, 2020 […]

A bevy of NBA players have reacted to the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the consequent Twitter comments from President Donald Trump, which have drawn plenty of ire. Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, took major issue with Trump referring to the Minneapolis protesters as “THUGS,” and Isaiah Thomas didn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has reacted to a heartfelt response to the killing of George Floyd, as an inspired Jalen Rose shared some candid words with his audience on Friday’s iteration of ESPN’s “Get Up.” “I have to say this. I wish America loved black people as much as they love black culture,” […]

A recent report noted that the NBA was looking to include New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson in any possible format iteration. NBC Sports’ Tom Haberstroh initially reported that in conversations with those familiar with the NBA’s plan to resume the 2019-20 season, Williamson’s name kept popping up. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst indicated that has been […]

Ayesha Curry, the wife of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, was the latest celebrity to denounce President Donald Trump for a tweet condemning the protesters of George Floyd’s murder. Trump, who vowed there’s nothing he’d like to do than to delete his Twitter account, predictably went back to Twitter to complain about the recent […]

Having an elite-caliber player as president has paid its dividends for the National Basketball Players Association, as Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has worked tirelessly to help his fellow players see the court again this season. The Thunder star has been busy with meetings and getting input from all players, making sure this […]

The future of the 2019-20 season is still uncertain for all 30 teams. The Portland Trail Blazers, who struggled out of the gate but climbed their way back to fight for the last playoff spot in the West, could get some reinforcements if there’s still a regular season left to play. Damian Lillard, who joined […]

Rumors are aplenty at this limbo stage of the offseason, as the Seattle Seahawks fish for some wide-receiver talent. Josh Gordon and Antonio Brown are two candidates the NFL team has had in its sights. However, ESPN’s John Clayton reports the Seahawks have an 85% chance to reel Gordon in and only a minuscule 5% […]

Spencer Dinwiddie has had a series of wild takes recently, from calling Brooklyn Nets teammate Kevin Durant the best scorer of all time to calling him a 7-foot shooting guard — a height that has been dispelled and a position he hasn’t played since his rookie year. The Nets guard also recently explained why Durant […]

The NFL will have a slew of adjustments to make in its effort to commence play for the 2020 season. All sports are operating without fans in the stands as a recommended precaution for stave off the novel coronavirus, making the broadcast product all the more important. Longtime NFL coach John Madden had a suggestion […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is weighing his options closely. The NFL has yet to put a plan in place to fully outline a strategy to commence the 2020 season, despite having the biggest advantage of all — time. Peterson is in a different position than most players, as he was diagnosed with diabetes in […]

ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” the 10-part docuseries that captivated the world of sports for five straight weeks, hit a soft spot for Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony. The NBA veteran watched Michael Jordan be portrayed in a somewhat new light in the highly acclaimed series, something that stood out to him. Via CBS Sports’ Colin […]

Carmelo Anthony has had it with the endless Michael Jordan-LeBron James comparisons. The Portland Trail Blazers forward has had a shoe contract with Jordan Brand since he came into the NBA and has been friends with James since they tested their mettle as high school students. Yet the veteran NBA scorer didn’t take sides in […]

The story of how Michael Jordan went from wearing his baseball jersey No. 45 and reverting to the familiar No. 23 upon his return to the Chicago Bulls from retirement has been told many times. Most cite Orlando Magic guard Nick Anderson as the reason for the change, as he told the press after getting […]

The Major League Baseball Players Association is heavily expected to counter MLB’s economic proposal by the end of this week, one that was met with ire from some of the stars of the game. The MLBPA’s plan will include more than 100 games and a guarantee of full prorated salaries for the 2020 season, according […]

The English Premier League will resume on June 17 after the clubs gave “Project Restart” the green light at a shareholders’ meeting on Thursday, according to James Olley of ESPN FC. The first matches will be headlined by Manchester City vs. Arsenal and Aston Villa at home against Sheffield United to complete Week 29 in […]

A determined Michael Jordan found his way back to the NBA, curiously, by practicing with the Golden State Warriors during the MLB strike before his eventual return to the Chicago Bulls from retirement in 1995. Chris Mullin, who was Jordan’s Dream Team teammate at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, recently reflected upon the time when Jordan […]

The NBA has explored a plethora of potential options to restart the 2019-20 season, including going straight to playoffs with the reseeding of all 16 playoff teams into one big conference-less bracket. While it’s only one of the very many scenarios the league has spitballed in hopes to crown a champion at the end of […]