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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is known for his drive and hunger for glory. However, not everyone had the same determination he had. Players were less intense than he was when he left the league. The same thing was apparently true when he entered the league. In a revealing interview with Patrick Bet-David, the […]

It’s safe to say Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis is happy that they drafted Rui Hachimura with the ninth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Hachimura is the first ever Japanese-born player to ever get selected in the first round of the annual rookie selection. While he only appeared on the radar of NBA scouts […]

Team USA remains heavy favorite to win the 2019 FIBA World Cup, but Australian center Andrew Bogut thinks they are beatable unlike in previous years. In an interview with Marc Stein of the New York Times, Bogut admits that in the past tournaments, Australia was resigned to the fact that they were not going to […]

NBA legend Charles Oakley believes Carmelo Anthony made a mistake requesting a trade and leaving the New York Knicks. TMZ Sports got in touch with Oakley and asked for his two cents regarding Anthony’s situation. While the 55-year-old former All-Star definitely found it curious (and embarrassing) that Dwight Howard got a contract ahead of Melo, […]

Donovan Mitchell continues to get brownie points from Team USA players and coaching staff as the FIBA World Cup gets underway in China. This time, Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton heaped praise on the Utah Jazz guard. In an interview with Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Middleton expressed how Mitchell stepped up in a time that […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were equally deserving of the 2019 MVP award, but Lou Williams believes that The Bear is more deserving than The Greek Freak. A fan asked Williams on Twitter whether Harden deserved to win back-to-back MVP honors, and the Los Angeles Clippers sixth man was […]

Dez Bryant’s career his been disappointing of late, first failing to live up to expectations and then suffering injuries that disabled him. However, he is reportedly planning his NFL comeback after sitting out a year with an Achilles injury. NFL Network’s Jane Slater tweeted a video of the former Dallas Cowboy working out as he […]

It’s the Oakland Raiders’ final season in the Bay, and the team is making moves to secure its structure before completing the jump to the bright lights of Las Vegas. One of those moves was inking Rodney Hudson to a three-year extension earlier this week. The lineman has been with the Raiders for four years […]

Oakland Raiders fans who heard Brandon Marshall was released by the team were probably surprised by the choice. They also probably understood the decision after a minute of thinking, as well. The former Denver Broncos linebacker was signed early in the offseason with the expectations of becoming the team’s starter. However, he performed poorly during […]

Trimming an NFL roster to 53 players is never easy. All of the players that get invited to camp are the best football players in the world. General managers know how hard the process is, and Mike Mayock reveals that the process never gets easier. The Oakland Raiders made the lion’s share of their final […]

It seems like the Houston Texans are close to a deal for Jadeveon Clowney. Tom Pelissero reports that the Seattle Seahawks are now the leading favorites to win the Clowney Sweepstakes: The #Seahawks are deep in talks to acquire franchise player Jadeveon Clowney from the #Texans, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. Clowney has told people […]

With the season fast approaching, plenty of NFL teams are starting to cut players that didn’t impress them. Some players may be sweating over their future, but you won’t find Laquon Treadwell worrying that much. The Minnesota Viking wide receiver shared with Chris Tomasson that he has worked for his opportunities and isn’t worried about […]

Vita Vea is a standout defensive tackle who is still in the early days of his career. However, his health may not let him start the season on time with his Buccaneers teammates. While the entire NFL is busy trying to trim their teams to 53 men, head coach Bruce Arians addressed the injury issues […]

Like the rest of the NFL, the Buffalo Bills are slowly getting their 53-man team together. They are making the final cuts in order to complete their squad. One of the final cuts to the team is Captain Munnerlyn. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed the transaction that the 10-year veteran was let go by […]

Now that the preseason is behind all of us, tough decisions have to be made. NFL teams have to finalize their 53-man rosters before the season formally starts, and the Chicago Bears have decided to part ways with defensive end Jonathan Bullard. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the team’s decision to cut the 25-year-old […]

The New England Patriots are making the final cuts to complete the team that will get a seventh Super Bowl in the Tom Brady era. The latest casualty from Belichick’s hammer is Braxton Berrios. Adam Schefter of ESPN broke the news through Twitter: Patriots waiving WR Braxton Berrios, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August […]

There were high expectations out of Jonah Williams when he was drafted 11th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. However, the Cincinnati Bengals would have to wait a fair bit before they get to see their star man in action. An MRI revealed on June 25 confirmed the team’s worst fears: their young OT will […]

The Oakland Raiders have finally decided on their QB rotation for the coming season. Nathan Peterman and Mike Glennon are both expected to stay with the team. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided more details about the situation in his tweet: The #Raiders are expected to keep 3 QBs, with Mike Glennon slotting in behind […]

After their disappointing loss in the Finals and the loss of Kevin Durant, it’s easy to think that the Golden State Warriors’ four-to-five years of dominance are over. However, Kevon Looney thinks that the team can still win championships. Looney (who returned to the Warriors for three years, $15 million) was in an interview in […]

Kevon Looney agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, and the Dubs have Looney’s mom to thank for it. In an interview with ABC7’s With Authority podcast, per Eric Ting of SF Gate, Looney revealed that his mother pushed him to return to the Warriors. Although he revealed there were no real […]

The Orlando Magic had a successful season as they finally made their first playoff appearance in seven years. The team wants to grow forward after their first foray into the postseason, and Jonathan Isaac has lofty goals to help the team make that dream a reality. Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype had a sit-down with […]

Eric Gordon just signed a lucrative four-year extension with the Houston Rockets that will give him up to $76 million. This will secure Gordon in H-Town for the rest of his peak years. However, only three years of that deal is guaranteed. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Gordon must earn an All-Star spot or […]

There are plenty of ways for NBA teams to announce their season schedule to their fans. Some simply organize it and present it as is while others look for a way to present it creatively. The San Antonio Spurs went for the latter route, and the results were nothing short of fantastic. Candice Avila-Garcia of […]

High school hoops fans definitely remember the days when Detroit Pistons center Thon Maker would cross opponents over, sprint to the rim, and slam it down. Fans rarely see that side of him nowadays, but he is making an effort to bring it back. Maker is currently in China for the FIBA World Cup, in […]

James Ennis is a versatile wing player that many teams in the NBA want on their team. However, he committed his immediate future with the Philadelphia 76ers and is looking forward to playing great basketball with Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the rest of the Sixers. In an interview with Marc Narducci of The Philadelphia […]

James Ennis is a serviceable wing player who has played for a couple of NBA teams. While some of these players decide to move on and get as much money as possible, Ennis decided to stick with the Philadelphia 76ers. In an interview with Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Long Beach State stalwart […]

Injured Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins made his first post on social media after allegations that he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend surfaced, and it gives people a peek to his current mental state. Cousins have largely stayed off social media platforms ever since the allegations were made. He was charged with domestic violence […]

With Kevin Durant injured, Brooklyn Nets fans might have to live a season with Carmelo Anthony running it alongside Kyrie Irving. Recent reports have surfaced that Melo impressed the higher-ups at Brooklyn with his workouts. They are considering signing him as Durant likely won’t be available until the 2020-21 campaign. Moreover, both Durant and Kyrie […]

With the superhuman abilities basketball players regularly showcase, we forget that they also live just like us off the hardwood. Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson reminds everyone that even the best shooters in the world mess up with their messages every once in a while. Kevon Looney — who just signed a new three-year, […]

Ezekiel Elliott’s contract situation is one of the many things that can either send a Dallas Cowboys fans to tears or an angry rampage. The star running back’s inability to mint a new deal has caused a lot of strain within the team and its legion of followers. With neither side looking to compromise, the […]

Team USA starts their FIBA World Cup campaign in China, and the players making up the team have become close due to the experience. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is one of the men responsible for bringing the team together. The Athletic’s Joe Varden detailed how the team got together after Greg Popovich let one […]

The Toronto Raptors had one of the most iconic jerseys when they first joined the league in 1995. It was a classic ’90s jersey, with the oversized Raptor splashed across the front in bold colors. In celebration of their first NBA championship, they decided to bring back the Dino uniform and have the team wear […]

The Chicago Bears have had an eight-month-long search for the perfect kicker ever since losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs. While they have still not found their starting kicker, Matt Nagy is liking what Eddy Pineiro has to offer. Pineiro, who has so far impressed with his kicking, made an ugly miss during […]

The Utah Jazz have been building something exciting for the past couple of years. The acquisition of Donovan Mitchell sped up the rebuild process, making the Jazz a legitimate playoff team. With Mike Conley now in the fold, some even believe Utah can win it all. Head coach Quin Snyder certainly thinks the Jazz have […]

Donovan Mitchell is arguably the most important player for the Utah Jazz. The Spida’s athleticism and crafty methods of scoring got him a spot on Team USA. But while other coaches are worrying whether their players will come back to them in top shape or injured, Quin Snyder had nothing but positive things to say […]

DeMarcus Cousins has a warrant out for his arrest due to a domestic violence allegation. However, Cousins reportedly cannot make the trip to Alabama to turn himself in to the appropriate authorities due to his recent ACL surgery, per TMZ Sports. The Mobile Police Dept. has confirmed the warrant for the Los Angeles Lakers big […]

Older basketball players will recognize Antawn Jamison as one of the NBA’s most exciting scorers during the 2000’s. It’s been five years since he pulled the curtains on his playing career, but his latest job places him in a closer position with the game. The Washington Wizards tapped Jamison to be the director of pro […]

There are a lot of ways an NBA player can introduce himself to a fan base. One way would be to strut like LeBron James after he made The Decision. Another would be to write an essay like Kevin Durant. Meyers Leonard decided to try and endear himself to the Miami Heat fanbase through a […]

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks is a point guard with deadly range, a killer crossover, and an eye to making the right pass at the right time. He once again made a move that made the crowd go wild. However, that move didn’t involve a basketball at all. He uploaded a video on his […]