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As good as Stephen Curry might be on the court, he’s even better off it. The Golden State Warriors guard is preparing to play in his seventh All-Star game in his career, Curry announced that he would be donating $1,000 for every point he scored in Sunday’s exhibition to the organization “Good Sports.” A charity […]

Though neither NBA greats will be on the floor for Sunday night’s NBA All-Star festivities, both Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant will be there in spirit, as two current players plan to honor them with sneaker tributes. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, Domantas Sabonis will wear the “All-Star” editions of the Kobe 6 Protro […]

Whatever tension that may have once existed between Kawhi Leonard and Gregg Popovich seems to have been settled, as the Clippers forward announced he is eager to join his former coach on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Originally scheduled to begin in July 2020, officials postponed the Tokyo Olympics due to the […]

Our long national nightmare has finally come to an end. Mike Conley is officially an NBA All-Star. Selected by Commissioner Adam Silver as an injury replacement for the injured Devin Booker, Sunday’s game will mark the first time Conley will participate in the exhibition despite having been a premier point guard for the past decade. […]

Shaquille O’Neal shared the heartwarming story of how he first met Ernie Johnson during TNT’s “Inside the NBA” retrospective that aired Thursday night. Yet to begin his freshman season at LSU in 1989, O’Neal recalled how Johnson visited his house to interview him when he was still just an upcoming college prospect. While Shaq already […]

Amanda Nunes’ net worth in 2021 has been the subject of intrigue because of her fight with Megan Anderson. After all, she was already guaranteed to take home $540,000 for her fight purse and sponsorship bonus in the said bout. With that–amid a 12-fight winning streak prior to the showdown–her career earnings has also been […]

Charles Barkley recalled his short-lived feud with former Lakers star Kobe Bryant on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” retrospective Thursday night. Never one to shy away from offering blunt assessments of both players and teams as an analyst, Barkley and his co-stars discussed the aftermath that occurred, following his criticism that Kobe Bryant had been “selfish” […]

Whatever faults he may have as a player, there’s no denying that Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards lays it all on the line every single time he steps onto the court. The Los Angeles Clippers know this well. Against the Clippers Thursday night, Westbrook’s unrelenting passion proved to be the difference in the game […]

Kevin Durant may be too injured to play at the moment, but his roasting ability is still on point. Appearing on Inside the NBA Thursday night to announce his choice of players for the upcoming All-Star matched slated for Sunday night, Durant took a moment to remind viewers of Kendrick Perkins’ inability to pronounce Nikola […]

The rosters are set for Sunday’s All-Star game in Atlanta, Georgia. With LeBron James and Kevin Durant serving as team captains for each of their respective conferences, the two forwards announced their picks live Thursday night on a special edition of TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” Team LeBron or Team Durant? Who you got in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned another stat line of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on Sunday afternoon, marking the 61st time in his career he’s accomplished the feat and tying him with Michael Jordan. In reaching sixth place on the all-time list, Giannis has accomplished at 26, which took Jordan […]

Following the news that Victor Oladipo had turned down a two-year deal worth $45 million from the Houston Rockets, both the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat have emerged as two landing spots for the guard, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While both franchises will have the means to sign Oladipo outright in free […]

While the Baltimore Ravens and starting quarterback Lamar Jackson are both believed to be committed to a long-term contract extension, the two sides remain “far apart” on a potential deal, according to Ben Volin of The Boston Globe. Though any resolution to the negotiations will likely leave Jackson among the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady may have been playing on an injured left knee during the team’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. While there were reports following the game that Brady would require a “cleanup” in the knee, most believed the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially welcomed Nolan Arenado into the fold Sunday afternoon, giving fans their first chance to cheer for the team’s newest acquisition. While it may not have been the packed house Arenado envisioned himself debuting in front of, the spectators on hand more than made up for it, giving the third baseman […]

Who says Zion Williamson can’t play defense? With the Milwaukee Bucks holding a slim one-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans late in the second quarter Thursday night, Williamson destroyed a layup attempt by Donte DiVincenzo, spiking the ball hard off the backboard. Clearly, Zion didn’t appreciate the guard thinking he could score off him […]

Even when he isn’t scoring, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies can still find ways to hurt opponents. This is what makes him who he is as a basketball force. Brandon Clarke and the Los Angeles Clippers know this. With Memphis sprinting out to a double-digit lead against the Clippers midway through the third quarter […]

Even when Luka Doncic is struggling, no one can ever count the point guard out. As the Dallas Mavericks trailed the Philadelphia 76ers with nine seconds remaining in the second quarter of their match Thursday night, the Mavs’ All-Star starter hit a gorgeous step-back three at the buzzer, closing a half wherein Doncic shot only […]

One of the most contentious plot lines of the current NBA season has been the degree to which observers have denied Zach LaVine credit for his improved offensive performance with the Chicago Bulls. Despite averaging a stat line of 29.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists–with efficiency numbers that place him in the 86th percentile […]

By the sound of it, baseball fans will get to enjoy the work of Clayton Kershaw for years to come. Speaking with reporters following his arrival to the Dodgers’ Spring Training facility in Camelback Ranch in Arizona, the three-time Cy Young Award winner made clear he was far from done. “I have no intention of […]

While Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may not have another Super Bowl ring to enjoy this offseason, the former league MVP does have a reason to celebrate. Both Mahomes and his fiancée, Britany Matthews, took to Instagram Sunday afternoon to announce the birth of their first child, Sterling Skye Mahomes. If you look closely, […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is unlikely to return to the court before the All-Star break due to a lingering left calf strain, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting. The Celtics guard sustained the injury in a match against the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 30. While he had recently begun traveling with the team again […]

It was the dunk heard around the world. With time winding down in the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game against the Toronto Raptors Friday night, former number-one overall pick Anthony Edwards caught an emergency pass from teammate Jordan McLaughlin. Reeling in the pass behind the arc, Edwards found himself with a wide-open lane […]

Following the news that the Houston Rockets and DeMarcus Cousins were on the precipice of a breakup, the rumor mill surrounding the NBA kicked into high gear in an attempt to puzzle out where the big man could be headed to next. While Cousins’ name is a more prominent headline at this point in his […]

While most players sidestep the question of what an All-Star selection means to them, providing a glib answer that focuses on the team’s long-term goal of winning a championship, Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley chose instead to be forthright. Speaking with reporters in anticipation of coaches finalizing the reserve selections Tuesday afternoon, Conley opened up […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic remains as humble as ever. After saying last season that he doesn’t think he should have been a candidate for Most Improved Player of the Year, the Mavs star is back at it again, this time regarding the Damian Lillard controversy. For those not in the know, several fans and […]

The Houston Rockets and center DeMarcus Cousins are heading for a divorce, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cousins has showed he’s healthy and impactful this season. He’s averaged 9.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in 25 games. Sources have expressed positive feedback about Cousins’ professionalism and play during his time in Houston. https://t.co/jWLQpXsrwS — Shams […]

Since he was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been one of the lone bright spots for a franchise that has endured its share of upheaval over the last two years. In just under 30 professional games, McLaurin has accumulated 145 receptions and […]

Pistons and Knicks fans might know that following the 2017 NBA Draft, many observers argued that the Dallas Mavericks had obtained the steal of the night with their selection of Dennis Smith Jr. with the ninth overall pick. A freshman guard out of North Carolina State University, Dennis Smith was a highly regarded prospect owing […]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for the Milwaukee Bucks over the last 10 games. Only a week and a half removed from their fifth straight victory over the Denver Nuggets, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, continuing what is now a five-game […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has spent most of the season garnering headlines for his impressive performances on the court’s offensive end. Rewarded with a four-year deal worth $85 million in the offseason, the guard has become the team’s primary scoring weapon, as the Raptors try to get into the playoff race. Thursday night against […]

In a rumor that is certain to surprise absolutely no one, the New York Knicks are reportedly interested in trading their accumulation of draft assets and young players for a superstar, per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. According to Bondy’s intel, while Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards will likely serve as […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics lost to the Washington Wizards on Sunday afternoon, marking the team’s second consecutive defeat and dropping them to the .500 mark 26 games into the season. Not only did the disappointing loss come against one of the worst teams in the NBA, but it also continued a downward trend […]

Chicago Bears star wide receiver Allen Robinson and Detroit Lions standout pass-catcher Kenny Golladay are both expected to be franchise tagged by their respective clubs, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports. Having failed to agree to long-term deals with the two wideouts, applying the franchise tag to them will incur a salary cap hit […]

Following James Harden’s trade to the Brooklyn Nets, an increasing amount of chatter began around the NBA on the ill-effects the transaction would have on the health of the league itself. Claiming that not only was the presence of another “super team” bad for the parity around the association, but Harden’s actions in forcing the […]

Count Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers as among those not pleased with the NBA’s ever-changing COVID-19 protocols. Speaking with reporters following the team’s loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, Rivers was blunt about the negative impact the rules have had on the Sixers, particularly since they seem to “evolve” quite often. “All the […]

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has received another invite to spring training with the New York Mets as a non-roster invitee. While the invitation will allow Tebow to compete for a spot on the 40-man roster, it is surprising given his lack of production and advanced age compared to other prospects. #Mets 2021 #SpringTraining invitees […]

Things have gone anything but according to plan for Kemba Walker this season. Since missing the beginning of the campaign rehabilitating his injured left knee, the four-time All-Star has returned to provide one of the least efficient stretches of his NBA career. While his lackluster performance has raised eyebrows and inspired panicked trade proposals from fans, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin and his fiancee shared an emotional moment following the team’s victory in SuperBowl LV last Sunday evening. With the entire Bucs organization flooding the field in celebration, an NFL camera crew filmed the two seeking one another out amid the crowd before spotting and leaping into each other’s […]