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Shaquille O’Neal is giving away ultimate flight, hotel, VIP party and Super Bowl tickets via his sponsor BetOnline.ag. All who are interested must create an account with a promo code ‘BIGGAME.’ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs586OPlMcy/ The Big Diesel is throwing what already appears to be one of the biggest soirees of Super Bowl week. On Feb. 1-2, he is […]

The New York Knicks used only two big men in a 114-110 loss against the Houston Rockets, and neither of those players were Enes Kanter. Enes Kanter has yet to play at all tonight despite Luke Kornet (ankle) being sidelined Stood outside the huddle last timeout. Looks frustrated pic.twitter.com/UWUOvlOWth — Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) January 24, […]

Allen Iverson has an answer for playoff contending teams approaching the Feb. 7 trade deadline – and that is Carmelo Anthony. The Hall of Fame point guard took to Instagram on Tuesday to issue a message for organizations around the NBA in need of a roster boost. “With all due respect, he can only make […]

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown isn’t showing much concern about the severity of Sixers guard/forward Jimmy Butler’s injury. The four-time All-Star recently suffered a sprain to his right wrist following Saturday’s 117-115 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Brown noted on Monday night that it likely isn’t going to be a “long-term thing.” From […]

Kostas Antetokounmpo could be making his NBA debut for the Dallas Mavericks on Monday and his first bucket could be against his older brother, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Mavericks called up the 21-year-old forward from the G League affiliate Texas Legends on Friday. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle noted “there’s a chance” that Kostas […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will be returning to action early this week. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle informed the team during Sunday’s practice in Milwaukee that Dennis Smith Jr. plans to return for Tuesday’s home game against the LA Clippers. Filed to ESPN — Sources: Coach Rick Carlisle […]

The Indiana Pacers are signing forward Stephan Hicks to a 10-day contract. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Pacers are signing Stephan Hicks from G League affiliate Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Indiana Pacers are signing guard Stephan Hicks from G League affiliate Fort Wayne on a 10-day […]

New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores will likely become the next coach of the Miami Dolphins in the next few weeks. Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports that a “zero point percent zero” chance exists that Flores will tell the Dolphins “thanks but no thanks” after this Sunday or two Sundays later. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Morgan Burnett wants out of the Steel City. The nine-year vet reportedly has been unhappy with the organization, due to it playing him out his desired role this past season, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Spoke with #Steelers S Morgan Burnett, who tells me he wants to be released from […]

The Los Angeles Rams and their fanbase have officially bought into the aspect of superstitious thinking as they prepare for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints – starting with the officiating crew. When Rams fans got word that longtime referee Bill Vinovich would be a deciding factor on whether or not its […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic hasn’t been one to back down against anybody in the NBA — and Anthony Davis is no exception. In fact, it could be time to incorporate Nurkic into the All-Star conversation. Jusuf Nurkic rose up for the big rejection! 🚫#RipCity pic.twitter.com/kPuMUmF415 — NBA TV (@NBATV) January 19, 2019 The […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are offering free tickets to all furloughed government employees on MLK Day. We’re offering free tickets to Monday’s game to all furloughed government employees at @FedExForum Box Office while supplies last. 🐻 🎟️ Details 🔽https://t.co/goFcj3ELPo — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 18, 2019 Monday’s game will be a celebration of the late, great […]

The Utah Jazz have already received more mileage out of point guard Donovan Mitchell than what’s expected out of any second-year player, but he has recently been utilized the same amount as the NBA’s best with Ricky Rubio recently out of commission. Usage rate for Donovan Mitchell in the 5 games since the Ricky Rubio […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins may have exited his season debut against the L.A. Clippers early on Friday night, but the fans and players didn’t seem too concerned. It’s very seldom when a player receives an ovation such as this, not to mention when they foul out early in the final quarter of […]

The Houston Rockets epitomized exactly what it looks like to throw a game away on Wednesday night, falling to the Brooklyn Nets 145-142. According to ESPN’s Win probability graph, the Rockets botched 98% of their probability to defeat the Nets in the final 32 seconds of the game. What makes it even worse for Houston, […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford came off a fast break with some serious thunder on forward Serge Ibaka and the Toronto Raptors late in the third quarter of an Eastern Conference battle. Al Horford gets the dunk + stare down on Ibaka 😤 https://t.co/TwYSvthOvM — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 17, 2019 Ibaka has been known as […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving’s magisterial ball handling was put on display yet again during Wednesday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, and it had Danny Green quickly trying to recover. Kyrie so crafty 🎨 pic.twitter.com/TPYDqFFS0I — ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2019 Irving returned to action for the Celtics after sitting out Monday’s loss to the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones suffered a high left ankle sprain in the team’s 149-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Tyus Jones has a high left ankle sprain. X-rays negative, sources tell @TheAthleticMIN — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) January 16, 2019 Just one night after his brother, and Duke Blue Devils guard Tre Jones […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker will suit up Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jim Boylen says Jabari Parker will play tonight. “He’s practiced very well,” Boylen said. — Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) January 16, 2019 This will be the 23-year-old Parker’s second game in the last 14 for the Bulls, after notching 11 points on […]

The Philadelphia 76ers honored two former fan favorites in their first trip back to the Wells Fargo Center. It was Robert Covington and Dario Saric’s first game against their former franchise since its stunning trade for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton back in November. Jerryd Bayless was also included in the video in his return […]

NFL players would prefer Colin Kaepernick to be their play caller over Blake Bortles. According to a questionnaire survey from The Athletic, where it asked 85 of the league’s defensive players “should Kaepernick be on an NFL roster?” 81 said yes, two said no, and two others had “no comment.” One quarterback who 20 percent […]

Scotty Pippen Jr. has his heart set on playing at Vanderbilt University next year. The offspring of the Chicago Bulls legend made his commitment via Twitter on Friday. pic.twitter.com/ilOIVWOaiB — Scotty Pippen Jr (@spippenjr) January 11, 2019 A much different direction than that of his Hall of Fame father Scottie Pippen, who played his college […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant doesn’t only make power moves on the court. Apparently, he’s also sumptuous in the investment game. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, Kevin Durant’s investment on delivery service Postmates has increased its value by up to 10 times. The company is currently being valued at $1.85 billion. JUST IN: […]

The lights went out in the Wells Fargo Center during the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, which shouldn’t be news except that it happened with the game still in its first quarter. Who turned off the lights in Philly? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/9dB8fv0ozD — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) January 12, 2019 Aside from the short […]

On the same night the Brooklyn Nets paid tribute to Vince Carter for the illustrious time he spent with their franchise, his smile quickly turned to frustration once the action started. Carter took a shot to the face early into the game that he clearly didn’t take too kindly. Here’s what happened after Rodi got […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is no stranger when it comes to fraternizing with Philadelphia sports fans – and he has showed again here why he is a clear fan favorite for the Sixers. Joel Embiid just hanging out in the stands 😂 (via @frankmurphy2009) pic.twitter.com/14A3kEjavR — ESPN (@espn) January 9, 2019 Though Embiid’s antics […]

Vince Carter knows as well as anybody that playing in the NBA is far different than any other level – even for a talent like Zion Williamson. The living legend recently commended the high-flying youngster on his superior athleticism and stature, but mentioned it shouldn’t stop him from improving his game while he can. From […]

The New England Patriots’ biggest threat in the AFC Playoffs could be the Baltimore Ravens. According to Peter King on WEEI, the Patriots pretty clearly have the Houston Texans’ number after beating them essentially every time they’ve squared off in the last few years (h/t Sam Quinn of 24/7 Sports). Baltimore will face the Los […]

Joe Flacco isn’t as giddy about the Baltimore Ravens as he once was. A little less than a decade ago, he led them to a Super Bowl victory and was the game’s MVP. Now, he’s a backup to Lamar Jackson in the wake of the future franchise player’s first playoff appearance. Flacco has held the […]

Steve Smith Sr. doesn’t think too highly of Terrell Suggs’ appearance. Prior to the Saturday Night Football battle between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers, Smith Sr. said on the air that Suggs is “one of the ugliest guys in the league.” But it sounds like he meant it in the most respectful way […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James sees a drastic distinction between the NBA and the NFL, but he isn’t referring to just the sports aspect of it. In James’ latest episode of his HBO Sports series “The Shop,” which aired on Friday night, he said that the NFL has developed a “slave mentality” with […]

The Chicago Bulls have signed former LSU product Brandon Sampson to a two-way NBA contract. That’s Brandon, not JaKarr Sampson. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Bulls are also waiving guard Tyler Ulis in order to free up the roster spot. Ulis never appeared in a game for Chicago, but did […]

Some may have forgotten about the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals, but for San Antonio Spurs fans, it will go down as one of the biggest blunders in franchise history — thanks to Derek Fisher. In what was a vintage playoff series, the Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers each seemed like teams of destiny heading into […]

Fans entered Wells Fargo Arena Wednesday night fired up for a Philadelphia 76ers clash against the New York Knicks, but the Sixers’ home crowd  uickly appeared bemused by a Fergie-esque rendition of the national anthem: The national anthem sounds different in Philly… 🤔 📹: @NBAReddit https://t.co/kXaTqHI7yq — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 20, 2018 While this national […]

The NBA has warned Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma about a derogatory tweet aimed at the official NBA referees Twitter account last week. E. Garcia Gundersen of USA Today reported on Tuesday that Kuzma has yet to be fined for the social media incident, and nothing further than the initial warning has been delivered at […]

It’s possible that the Los Angeles Lakers could be quietly plotting a move for New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis this year, and LeBron James loves the idea, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “That would be amazing,” James told ESPN on Tuesday before the Lakers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets. “That would be amazing, like, duh. […]