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Kobe Bryant’s childhood home outside Philadelphia will hit the market for the first time since his parents first sold it in 2008, according to People. The late Los Angeles Lakers legend, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, lived in the home until age 13. Bryant spent much of his childhood in Rieti, […]

LeBron James normally does not take the bait. But the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had time on Thursday, responding to a quick jab from former ESPN’s Jay Williams, who said James was once a Scottie Pippen to Dwyane Wade. The term “Pippen” has now been long synonymous with sidekick; a Robin to his Batman, as […]

“The Kevin Durant Factor” played a pivotal role in the hiring of Steve Nash to become the Brooklyn Nets’ new head coach. A lot has been said about Nash’s role in convincing Durant to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, but head coach Steve Kerr noted the two had known each other well before […]

Jayson Tatum arrived in the NBA with a splash after the Boston Celtics traded their would-be No. 1 pick to the Philadelphia 76ers, taking back the third overall selection as part of a trade bundle. Then a rookie out of Duke, the 6-foot-8 Tatum shot the lights out — a stout 47.5% from the floor […]

Kyrie Irving had a notable message for Jayson Tatum as he left the Boston Celtics. The two players, both Duke alums, had bonded during Tatum’s pre-draft process, his selection to the Celtics, and reconnected once Irving was traded in the summer of 2017. Irving’s message was short and sweet: “Ky told me this is my […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are closing in on a deal with Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue to become their next head coach, according to Jon Johnson of Sports Radio 94WIP. Johnson had noted Lue’s name would start making some waves in Philly right after the Brooklyn Nets shocked the NBA world by hiring Golden State […]

Following a second straight loss to the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo faced criticism from former NBA player-turned-analyst Richard Jefferson, who quickly made the comparison to Scottie Pippen. Jefferson was quick to invoke the Hall of Famer’s name, noting the Bucks star would need his “Michael Jordan” to get through the East. Pippen […]

The Golden State Warriors have a golden chance on their hands ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft — the opportunity to pounce on an elite talent or trade it away for potential working pieces. According to league executives, the Warriors could draft Memphis center James Wiseman and use him as a viable trade chip for […]

The keys to a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo departure have slowly started to line up in the NBA bubble. The Milwaukee Bucks’ slow restart during the seeding games, an opening loss to the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, and now being down 2-0 to the Miami Heat has the aforementioned along with the Toronto Raptors as the frontrunners […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo looked sadly disappointed with himself and his team after committing a late-game foul on Jimmy Butler, allowing the Miami Heat to walk off the court with buzzer-beating free throws and a 2-0 lead to boot. The Greek Freak isn’t pushing the desperation button quite yet, confident there are things the […]

Steve Nash has signed a four-year deal to become the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jacque Vaughn, who coached the team after the firing of Kenny Atkinson, will stay on as the lead assistant and become the NBA’s best-compensated assistant coach. Owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean […]

James Harden made his defense sing at the end of a crucial Game 7, getting the game-saving block over the Oklahoma City Thunder hero Lu Dort in the final seconds of regulation. Despite yet another awful shooting display while being defended by Dort, an undrafted rookie, Harden paid him back with the same coin, swatting […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is bound to get some vision into his future job, filling in for an absent Kenny Smith on Thursday and Charles Barkley on Friday as part of the popular “Inside the NBA” program on TNT. Green will join Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal on set, sharing some of his […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets have exchanged a few extracurricular blows throughout their first-round series, with Chris Paul naturally being involved. In light of this, former NBA player Julius Hodge finally broke his silence regarding the infamous low blow he received from Paul during their days in the ACC together. Paul punched Hodge […]

Villanova head coach Jay Wright addressed recent rumors about being a candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers’ head coaching job after the Sixers recently fired Brett Brown. Wright has always been among the top college coaching minds and an outside candidate to make the move to the NBA. Yet the Pennsylvania native noted he won’t be […]

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is among the three PSG players who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Sky Sports. The Brazilian reportedly feels “very good” despite contracting the virus. French sports newspaper L’Equipe reported the trio of PSG players were returning from holidays in Ibiza, Spain, and will now start a seven-day […]

Donovan Mitchell is slated to sign a max extension with the Utah Jazz as soon as free agency opens, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The Jazz star is coming off a titillating performance in a first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, one that ended with heartbreak after an 80-78 loss in Game 7 […]

Jimmy Butler’s explosive 40-point performance in Game 1 of the second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks soon became a trending topic, considering Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t take it upon his own hands to stop the Miami Heat star in the closing moments of the game. Naturally, Jimmy Butler was asked if he was surprised about Antetokounmpo […]

The restart of the NBA season blessed fans with a high-octane series between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, a roller-coaster ride that offered plenty to get the blood flowing for the remainder of the postseason. Despite being only a first-round affair, Nuggets-Jazz had it all, with high-scoring games, a matchup between two stars on […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ season-ending injury was a big gut blow to the Dallas Mavericks, as they hope to muster two more wins against the favored Los Angeles Clippers looked all the grimmer after his injury was announced. It didn’t take long for the Latvian forward to face concerns about his “glass body” after coming off missing […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a late-game assault in the fourth quarter of Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, it didn’t take long for James Harden to surface (or un-surface?) as one of the main omissions from clutch moments in the game. Dime maestro Chris Paul tortured the Rockets’ defense with some late-game buckets […]

Despite the recent tornado of rumors revolving Lionel Messi and his exit from Barcelona, his former manager Pep Guardiola advised him to stay with the club.  According to Sergi Solé of Mundo Deportivo (via AS), Guardiola prompted Messi with what he would do if he were in a similar position. The Manchester City manager recommended […]

Danish wonder Pernille Harder has completed her blockbuster move to Chelsea, only days after her former team Wolfsburg lost the UEFA Women’s Champions League final to Lyon. The goal-scoring machine signed a three-year deal after the club paid a fee in excess of £250,000 for her transfer rights. The 27-year-old is leaving the German side […]

A re-evaluation on Portland Trail Blazer guard Damian Lillard’s injured right knee revealed a mild sprain, confirming the previous diagnosis, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. Lillard left the NBA bubble to get his knee examined after Game 4 of the series, as the Blazers were tasked to ward off the Los Angeles Lakers without […]

Arsenal has completed the £25 million ($33 million) transfer of Brazil international Gabriel Magalhaes from Ligue 1 side Lille. The much-awaited move became a reality on Tuesday and the Premier League contender celebrated his signing upon meeting with his Brazilian teammates David Luiz and the newly-acquired Willian. The two aforementioned joined Gabriel, as his official […]

Soon-to-be Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek will challenge for Paul Pogba’s spot at midfield upon joining the club. Manchester United is on the verge of landing Van de Beek for a £40 million ($54 million) sum after agreeing to terms with Ajax, as the Dutch youngster is primed for a five-year contract with […]

Lionel Messi shook the sports world when he requested a transfer from Barcelona, merely a week ago after sending a burofax to the board, asking to unilaterally terminate his agreement with the club. The snap reaction didn’t go over well at the Camp Nou, as the board and the fans were taken aback by such […]

Luis Suárez might just go from playing next to one of the best players in the world to another. The Barcelona striker has agreed to terms with Juventus after the Serie A side has been met with a roadblock in pursuit of Roma’s Edin Dzeko, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. New Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo […]

The Miami Marlins have swooped in to snag Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte right before the end of the trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The Diamondbacks will receive pitchers Caleb Smith, Humberto Mejia, and a smaller piece in return. The Diamondbacks signaled they would not be picking up Marte’s $12.5 million […]

Manchester United is looking to sell midfielders Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira to make way for their prized target Donny van de Beek from Ajax. The Dutch star is fetching a £40 million price tag and recently missed a Netherlands national team practice to complete his physical with Manchester United, but the club will need […]

Lionel Messi’s decision to leave Barcelona is largely viewed as “irrevocable,” as frontrunner Manchester City looks to wait on the fallout of his exit to pounce on a deal. Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa admitted as much after analyzing the situation at hand. Speaking to Goal, Freixa explained how Messi’ decision derives from years of […]

Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite denied a previous rumor noting he had asked the club for Lionel Messi’s No. 10 jersey on the heels of his exit. According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, the Danish international denied asking the club for the talisman’s number, claiming it would be “so disrespectful” to Lionel Messi and the club. […]

The San Diego Padres have acquired Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger for right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill, left-hander Joey Cantillo, shortstops Gabriel Arias and Owen Miller, outfielder Josh Naylor, and catcher Austin Hedges as part of a return, according to MLB Insider Robert Murray and ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Padres are sending a total of […]

Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, is expected to meet with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to talk about the ongoing saga regarding the Argentine’s exit. Bartomeu and the Barcelona board reportedly had no interest in meeting with Messi after he sought one last assembly to leave in good terms. […]

Chelsea has continued its mad dash of offseason success, reaching a deal with Bayer Leverkusen wonder Kai Havertz over a £72 million ($96 million) deal, according to Goal. The German midfielder has signed a five-year deal that would keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2025, deal which would be official after passing his medical examinations. […]

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic took the first step to move away from the Camp Nou after undergoing medical testing with his former club, Sevilla. According to Marca, Sevilla is poised to land its third signing of the offseason after netting Suso by activating his purchase clause from AC Milan and inking Oscar Rodriguez, whom they […]

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will not show for Monday’s opening training session after missing the coronavirus screening on Sunday, amid an exit standoff. According to Goal, Messi believes his contract with Barcelona is over, hence his decision to skip out on the first official day of training. Lionel Messi insists his contract has a clause […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr did not hold back answering a tweet from “The Daily Show,” as host Trevor Noah ripped into Jared Kushner’s criticism of the NBA. NBA players went on strike Wednesday in support of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man who was shot seven times in the back by Kenosha […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James might have ruffled some feathers during meetings involving players and owners the last few days. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the Lakers talent might have “turned off” a few of his younger counterparts with his tone during the heated discussions to bring a resolution to their strike: “I’ve […]