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Rappers love basketball, so it’s understandable that some of the best rappers in the game can also hoop. In fact, Quavo reminded everyone how well he can hoop by erasing Common’s shot attempt during the Celebrity Game. The play happened during the transition play, and it seemed like Common had an open lane into the […]

NBA fans immediately think of two things when it comes to the All-Star Weekend: the All-Star Game and the Slam Dunk Contest. The thrills and spills fans get from the spectacle makes it one of the must-watch events during the three-day celebration of excellence. The participants of the 2020 contest are a mix of old […]

Diontae Johnson had a promising rookie campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he finished with a sports hernia. He addressed the issue and prevented it from getting worse by underggoing surgery to sort it out. The 23-year-old wide receiver is reported to have had a successful procedure and should easily be able to return to […]

The Boston Celtics’ double-overtime triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers was one of the great games of the season. One of the biggest talking points for fans — and Kemba Walker — is the incredible scoring display by Jayson Tatum against one of the favorites to win the NBA Finals. Tatum finished with an incredible […]

The Boston Celtics and Brad Stevens breathed a sigh of relief after taking down the LA Clippers in a double-overtime classic. However, they had to endure some blunders on the way to the W, such as Montrezl Harrell’s powerful slam on Grant Williams during the last two minutes of the second OT. This particular highlight […]

The game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics is the final NBA game before the much-anticipated All-Star Weekend. So needless to say, there were a lot of eyes on the game. Landry Shamet just caught the attention of the entire league when he turned an already epic game into a double-overtime thriller with […]

Zion Williamson is proving time and time again that he is one of the best young players the league has ever seen. His supreme athleticism makes him one of the most tantalizing players to watch on the court. And his latest feat is a rejection of an Abdel Nader layup. It was a spectacular showcase […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they could use more firepower. Former Celtics star Isaiah Thomas is available after he was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers following his trade from the Washington Wizards, but Celtics president Danny Ainge doesn’t seem too interested in bringing IT back […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have not known what true success looks like. While it doesn’t seem like the end of the dark tunnel they’re in won’t end, head coach Zac Taylor wrote a passionate letter to the fans promising one thing: their time is coming. Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer took note of the message […]

Colin Kaepernick had a very strange 2019 as failed his first real crack at an NFL return. However, it’s been revealed that he hasn’t completely given up on the idea of making it back to the league. USA Today’s Jarrett Bell writes that the controversial quarterback is still not giving up on the chance to […]

A couple of hours ago, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was looking to disappear into the Arizonian wilderness during the All-Star break. However, it seems like his itinerary would have to be changed a bit as he’s a favorite to step in for the injured Damian Lillard. He was asked after the Suns’ 112-106 triumph […]

Based on their playoff performance this year, the Green Bay Packers only need a couple of pieces before they make another Super Bowl run. Head coach Matt LaFleur will be looking to improve the team, and one major sports network predicts the Packers going for a defensive boost in the coming 2020 NFL Draft. CBS […]

As the game between the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks began winding down, fans at the American Airlines Center and throughout the NBA landscape noticed Luke Walton and Luka Doncic have an exchange. From the visual aspect, it seemed like the coach and the opposing star player were throwing barbs towards each other. However, the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may have lost their only reason to turn on the TV for the weekend as Damian Lillard suffered a groin injury. Many Blazers fans are understandably disappointed that their star point guard won’t be able to participate in the All-Star game. He injured his groin in the dying minutes of their […]

The 2020 All-Star Game is only a few days away, and first-time All-Stars like Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is excited to play. However, there’s a Michael Jordan-sized reason that Luka is excited to head to Chicago for the weekend. The Jordan Brand picked up Doncic as its latest athlete this season due to his […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a solid win over the Sacramento Kings, but the flow of the game was disrupted when the ball was suddenly lodged to the top of the ring. It would have been difficult for the officials to get the ball back on the ground if the Mavs’ backup center Boban Marjanovic wasn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks are enjoying a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings, and the Mavs’ starting unit is balling out. In fact, Kristaps Porzingis and Delon Wright pulled off a beautiful play that ended in a powerful slam. It happened during one of Dallas’s fast transition attacks. The Kings were barely able to get together […]

The New York Giants are eager to start the new era to their history on a strong note, and fans know that they’ll be making aggressive moves over the offseason. One of the offseason targets has been revealed to be Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson. The link between the two sides was first […]

Dave Gettleman isn’t usually a general manager that makes risks at the draft, so New York Giants fans have been frustrated due to his hesitance to trade down. However, there are encouraging reports that suggest the GM probably changing his mind when it comes to trading down. According to SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano, there are four […]

Some football fans expected Colin Kaepernick to be on the sidelines at the start of the season. Since the controversial quarterback-turned-social-activist had an audition back to the NFL that went nowhere, many would have thought that he would take the opportunity to play some snaps with Vince McMahon’s second crack at the XFL. However, that […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had an incredible season in the leadup to their Super Bowl LIV victory, and one of the highlights of their year was their 23-16 performance over the New England Patriots. Chris Jones and the defense manage to stifle the Tom Brady-led Patriots to secure the win. In fact, the Pro Bowl […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big move in the waiver market by signing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to a contract, giving Kristaps Porzingis an intriguing teammate. Kidd-Gilchrist is a capable defender and should be able to shore up the leaky defense of the Mavs. Kristaps Porzingis was asked after the Mavs’ 123-119 loss to the Utah Jazz […]

Scottie Pippen is part of this story: The Miami Heat are finally playing with Andre Iguodala on the roster, and Heat Nation is eagerly anticipating to see how the 2015 Finals MVP  would perform in a Heat jersey. Steve Kerr thinks that he’ll thrive in Miami’s system just fine. The Golden State Warriors head coach […]

There are many surprising snubs for the coming All-Star Game, but only a few feel more slighted than Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. He feels like he’s done more than enough to warrant a spot in the All-Star reserves, but it seems like coaches and players felt like there were other people more deserving of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had an up-and-down season with Jameis Winston, and his inconsistent form is making a lot of fans worried about his future. However, reports point to the possibility of the Bucs re-upping Winston to a new deal. According to PFF’s Anthony Treash, Winston is most likely going to stay and undergo one […]

Taysom Hill has been the all-around guy for the New Orleans Saints over the past couple of seasons, so there’s no question that the team will be looking to re-up his contract. Sean Payton thinks that the undrafted quarterback will definitely get an offer, but he is unsure if the Saints will be the first […]

Basketball cities around the United States are looking for ways to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant. However, one specific Kobe-specific mural in Indiana had to be erased from existence due to the terrible artistic value it had. Based on the images provided by Black Indy Live, the mural was poorly drawn. […]

Ja Morant powered the Memphis Grizzlies over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, and his triple-double performance in the game effectively seals his spot in the team’s lore. Not only was the Murray State standout able to notch his first career triple-double, but he has become the second rookie in team history to notch a […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is a known trash-talker, so it’s understandable that he’s going to talk smack while making his shots. However, Embiid shushing Sixers fans is probably the last thing you’d expect to see from him. Embiid managed to sink a dagger to officially end the game between the Sixers and the Chicago […]

The Boston Celtics managed to win a close one over the Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks to a concerted team effort. Marcus Smart held up the fort on defense, making a key steal to help the Cs win. Kemba Walker was more than thankful that Smart was there to help the team win on defense. He’s […]

Odell Beckham Jr. will have a new head coach with the Cleveland Browns this season, but there’s no guarantee that it’ll change his opinion on whether he wants to be with the team for a while or push to play elsewhere. The question of where the outspoken wide receiver could go next is anyone’s guess. […]

The Green Bay Packers are always searching for new talent that could help them make it back to the Super Bowl, and one of the likeliest areas they will focus on is defense. While many of the top defensive talents will likely have been acquired by the time they make their pick at No. 30 […]

Andrew Wiggins finds himself in a new environment as a member of the Golden State Warriors. The former Minnesota Timberwolves talent was traded for D’Angelo Russell. While Warriors fans are worried about Wiggins’ spot on the roster, the 24-year-old forward is looking forward to his stint with the Dubs. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and other […]

The Los Angeles Lakers Lakers are interested in luring Darren Collison away from retirement, and it seems like they have taken a big step towards achieving that. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, Collison had a talk with Lakers big man Anthony Davis regarding “his plans and how Los Angeles might fit […]

The moment the final whistle blew, everyone at the Target Center knew that something special just happened. Everyone was processing the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves took down title favorites Los Angeles Clippers, 142-115. However, nobody had a clear idea of how big of an achievement this was. That’s until NBA stats page StatMuse published […]

The Los Angeles Clippers didn’t get to try out how Marcus Morris would fit into their system as he was declared unavailable during their blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the man himself is looking forward to the opportunity of playing for a championship contender in the Sixers. The press talked to him about […]

The Seattle Seahawks had a disappointing playoff exit, but DK Metcalf was one of the few outstanding rookies during their run. His spectacular catches were some of the biggest things that made a lot of Seahawks fans happy. However, he’s far from satisfied with his rookie campaign. He thinks he’s still far from the finished […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to refurbish their coaching staff after falling short the NFC playoffs last season, with Darren Sproles and Brent Celek being hired as consultants for the coming season. According to Eagles Wire’s Glenn Erby, the two former Eagles are a part of the football operations shakeup that has happened over the […]

Jamal Adams is one of the biggest question marks for the New York Jets this offseason. The strong safety was one of the few exciting players last season, but signs are pointing towards the Jets not prioritizing his signature for the coming season. ESPN’s NFL Nation is making a bold prediction about the offseason fortunes […]