Christopher Smith Articles - Page 24

The Atlanta Hawks are preparing to make a pivotal selection in the 2024 NBA Draft. Atlanta won the lottery with the first overall pick, but scouts believe multiple players could be the top selection. The Hawks have plenty of options for a trade with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray on the roster: However, the team […]

After a historical year of success in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions have made a pivotal contract move on star quarterback Jared Goff. Detroit is signing Goff to a four-year, $212 million extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Goff is now the highest-paid Lion in franchise history. The move looks […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are continuing their intense second-round matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs lost Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal 106-93 to a reenergized Boston Celtics team. Many factors went into Cleveland’s brutal loss, but the play of Darius Garland, Max Strus, and parts of the team’s offensive performance are the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars reloaded their roster during the 2024 NFL Draft. The team’s first-round pick, Brian Thomas Jr., turned heads at one of his first practices. Five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry took note of Thomas’ exceptional ability and had high praise for the new Trevor Lawrence weapon. When asked what his impression of Thomas’ practice […]

The Sacramento Kings roster is bracing for pivotal changes during the 2024 offseason after they failed to make the NBA Playoffs. Sacramento lost their second Play-In Tournament game to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending their postseason early. Moreover, the Kings must address several areas to reach the 2025 NBA Playoffs, highlighted by improvement offensively, defensively, […]

The Orlando Magic put on an admirable display in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. However, the team unfortunately lost their first-round matchup to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games. To make matters worse, the Magic received a tough Wendell Carter Jr. injury update after the postseason. Carter will undergo surgery to stabilize the third metacarpal in […]

Despite a cloudy injury report, the New York Yankees are having a strong start to the 2024 MLB season. New York is 26-14, which places them second in the AL East. Moreover, Aaron Boone provided optimistic updates on Jasson Dominguez and DJ LeMahieu amid the team’s weekend Tampa Bay Rays series. LeMahieu hit live off […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky are finalizing their roster for the start of the 2024 WNBA season. Chicago took Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and Brynna Maxwell with their 2024 draft picks. The team has made decisive moves on Maxwell and undrafted training camp rookie Taya Reimer ahead of the season’s start. Two Chicago Sky rookies […]

Former Boston Celtics center Glen “Big Baby” Davis is facing legal consequences after being connected to an alleged scheme to defraud the NBA’s healthcare benefits plan. Davis was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his November 2023 conviction. However, the retired star is choosing comedy to cope with the finding, given his hilariously […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are pressuring the Boston Celtics early in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics lost 118-94 to the fiery Cavs in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. There are many areas to examine for Boston’s shocking defeat; however, the play of Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and the team’s […]

Angel Reese is starting a new journey after a stellar college tenure with the LSU women’s basketball team. The star forward made a promising WNBA debut against the Minnesota Lynx on May 3rd and had another strong showing in Chicago’s dominant win over the New York Liberty Tuesday. Moreover, Reese made an eye-opening remark on […]

The New York Knicks are coming off a hard-fought 130-121 Game 2 victory over the Indiana Pacers. New York went up 2-0 in the series with their win. However, the Knicks’ injury report for Game 3 has been dealt with concerning updates after Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby’s Game 2 scares. Knicks get cloudy Jalen […]

The Colorado Avalanche are amid the start of another challenging battle in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of their second-round matchup. Moreover, Colorado provided a promising injury update on winger Jonathan Drouin on Thursday, but there is a catch. Drouin skated with the Avs in […]

The Indiana Pacers continued their steep uphill Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Pacers lost Game 2 of the series 130-121 after a hard-fought matchup. Several factors played into Indiana’s demise, but the play of Myles Turner, Pascal Siakam, and the team’s shooting woes must be reflected upon. Indiana […]

The Sacramento Kings had a solid 2023-24 campaign one year after making the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons. The star duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis is proving to be one of the most promising in the league. Moreover, Sabonis has risen to new heights after a career year. The […]

The New York Knicks engaged the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their competitive Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. New York held the game close midway through the second quarter. However, the Knicks were hit with a concerning Jalen Brunson injury before the end of the first half. Jalen Brunson suffers untimely injury in Knicks-Pacers Game […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a tough 4-2 second-round series loss to the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee did not have Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard due to nagging lower leg injuries. To make matters worse, Giannis’ brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been hit with a shocking Achilles injury after the Bucks’ postseason run. Thanasis Antetokounmpo gets […]

The Denver Nuggets are amid a challenging second-round matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets find themselves down 2-0 to the tough two-way Minnesota Timberwolves. Star guard Jamal Murray made headlines when his Game 2 frustration resulted in him throwing a heat pack on the court mid-competition. Murray is breaking the silence after the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2024 NBA playoff aspirations ended when they lost to the Sacramento Kings in the Play-In tournament. Despite the early loss, star guard Stephen Curry remains a force for the team. He will represent the Warriors in the 2024 Olympic Games on Team USA. However, Curry is making a huge Tahoe golf […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 2024 NBA playoff run ended early with an Anthony Edwards-Minnesota Timberwolves first-round sweep. Of course, fans and analysts are questioning star forward Kevin Durant’s status with Phoenix along with his basketball legacy. Former Celtics star Paul Pierce provided an optimistic take on Durant’s legacy amid his postseason struggles. Pierce does not believe […]

Star Hawks guard Trae Young has been an offensive force for Atlanta during his first few years in the NBA, and he is making a big agency move that will a have large impact on his career. Young announced that he is leaving Klutch Sports for CAA (Creative Artists Agency), per ClutchPoints. Klutch Sports is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun another challenging series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Cavs took on the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference semifinal and lost Game 1 120-95. There are many areas Cleveland must examine for their brutal loss, but the play of Darius Garland, Max Strus, and a poor shooting night headline […]

The New York Knicks are off to a strong start in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal. However, New York was hit with a brutal Mitchell Robinson injury update ahead of Game 2 that could affect the series […]

The Tennessee Titans made a notable roster upgrade on Tuesday. The Titans signed former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd to a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. Moreover, Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill took notice of the signing and posted a hyped social media reaction. The Dolphins star took to X to react […]

Rashee Rice is coming off his first Super Bowl victory with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the star wide receiver is dealing with more legal trouble involving an alleged assault. Rice is under investigation for allegedly hitting a photographer at a club in Dallas early Monday, Dallas police sources said, per WFAA. Dallas police officers […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were two of the best players ever to wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Both stars have been mentioned among fans and analysts’ Greatest of All of Time (GOAT) lists for their success. However, Shaq is having issues with Bryant not being mentioned enough. O’Neal believes Bryant’s success has earned […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had an awe-inspiring NBA career. James is coming off his 21st season and is the league’s all-time scoring leader in addition to garnering 4 championships. Still, some analysts are not convinced he holds GOAT status. Stephen A Smith explained the coaching reason he is critical of James’ ranking […]

The Denver Nuggets are continuing a steep climb in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets found themselves down early to the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. Things got more heated when Michael Malone charged at a referee over a foul dispute. Michael Malone irate at uncalled fouls […]

The Chicago Bears are entering an exciting phase ahead of the 2024-25 season. Chicago acquired former USC football star Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 Draft. The moment GM Ryan Poles felt Williams would be a great selection happened on October 14th’s USC-Notre Dame game, in which legendary quarterback Joe Montana […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off an impressive 2023-24 season. San Francisco was the top team in the NFC and the Super Bowl 58 runner-up. Nevertheless, the 49ers considered a 2024 draft-day trade that could have included star receivers Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk. Terrell Owens gave his thoughts on the WRs’ rumors, and […]

The Ohio State football program continues to build after another successful season. The Buckeyes have a highly touted Class of 2024 recruit group joining the team, and their 2025 class might grow larger after 5-star safety Trey McNutt’s comments. McNutt visited Ohio State over the weekend and was impressed with the team’s offerings. “They’re a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a strong statement with their 106-99 Game 1 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Minnesota received a stellar effort from Anthony Edwards; however, big men Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid were just as impactful. Gobert revealed his powerful message to Reid before the young […]

The Green Bay Packers are riding the momentum of their impressive 2024 postseason into the offseason. Green Bay looks to take another jump in 2024-25 under the leadership of Matt LaFleur and Jordan Love. Nevertheless, the team is giving former United States Football League (USFL) MVP Alex McGough a new role, and LaFleur believes he […]

The Denver Nuggets have their work cut out for them in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets lost Game 1 of their Timberwolves matchup 106-99 on Saturday night after a dominant Anthony Edwards performance. Of course, Denver received a hefty contribution from Nikola Jokic. However, the center needed more from his star […]

The Kansas City Chiefs show no signs of slowing down after their stellar 2024 Super Bowl run. Kansas City added another Patrick Mahomes weapon to their team by acquiring former Texas football wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round of the NFL Draft. Some have been concerned with Worthy’s weight, but he reassured fans […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram finds himself in trade rumors after a challenging playoff run. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Pelicans in the first round. There are many reasons why New Orleans came up short, but some believe parting ways with Ingram would help the team. Thus, the Atlanta Hawks are favored to […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players in NBA history. However, Shaq’s NBA tenure did not come without his struggles shooting free throws. He shot a career average of 52.7 percent from the stripe. The legend provided insight into his in-game struggles with an eye-opening take. Shaq sat […]

The Chicago Sky started their 2024 WNBA season with an intense preseason matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Chicago fell 92-81 in a game that saw Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso make their professional debuts. Both stars had solid showings and left plenty of room to grow. Chicago started their 2024 WNBA preseason campaign after a […]