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10 months after a season-ending knee injury, New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley might not still be ready to suit up for the opening week of the 2021 NFL season. According to Barkley as well as Giants head coach Joe Judge, they don’t want to rush things when it comes to the 24-year-old’s status. “We’re […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic picks up where he left off and explodes for 17 huge points in the opening quarter of his Olympic debut. The Slovenian was absolutely cooking in the game’s first ten minutes against Argentina, scoring 17 of his country’s 32 points to give Slovenia an eight-point margin after the first quarter. […]

2021 NBA champion Jrue Holiday basically told his haters to be quiet after Team USA’s horrible 83-76 loss against France on Sunday. After a massive third quarter collapse, the star-studded 12-man roster fell short against Evan Fournier, Rudy Gobert, and the rest of the tough French squad in the opening game of the basketball tournament’s […]

Rumor has it – one of the Sacramento Kings’ top scorers from last season might be on his way out this summer and no it’s not Buddy Hield. It’s not De’Aron Fox either. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the main piece that may be on the trading block this offseason is none other than former […]

Thirteen years after he was welcomed in the Windy City as their first overall pick, is Derrick Rose actually headed back to play for the Chicago Bulls this coming season?  The 32-year-old, who is still currently signed with the New York Knicks, is in the twilight of his career and a lot of folks have […]

Amid all the talk about Blake Griffin’s state in New York after playing just 26 regular season games for the Brooklyn Nets this past season, we finally get a clearer picture of what Grifin’s future could possibly look like. After having an impact in the Nets’ post-season run, it seems that the six-time All-Star is […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was having the time of his life on Tuesday after the Milwaukee Bucks finally won their first title in five decades in the 2021 NBA Finals. The two-time MVP was all smiles after an incredible Game 6 masterpiece and made sure to bring his epic on-court performance all the way to the locker […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady has more than a handful of Super Bowl rings. On Thursday in the Buccs’ 2020 ring ceremony, the seven-time Super Bowl champion declared his favorite of them all and – it’s not what you think it is. According to three-time league MVP, none of his seven rings actually comes […]

Kanye West just namedropped the 2021 NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in his latest album and everyone is losing their minds. West’s newest studio album called ‘DONDA’ is set to be released on July 23 but fans from all over the globe were able to tune in to a listening party held in the Mercedes-Benz […]

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliot is the latest player to react to the league’s new vaccine policy, which has some NFL players like DeAndre Hopkins shaking their heads. The league memo released on Thursday basically states that if a certain team has a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players in the upcoming 2021 NFL season and […]

It has been almost a week since LeBron James’ Space Jam: A New Legacy hit the big screens, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is the latest one to offer his honest take on the film. Contrary to popular belief, the First Take host actually had great things to say about the 120-minute long feature spearheaded […]

To celebrate the end of Series 2, NBA Top Shot partners up with platinum-selling artist Quavo to further amp up the NBA fan experience. As part of the newest Legendary Pack dropping on July 29, a few digital experiences involving the Grammy winner will be unlocked, including performances from the new Migos album, ‘Culture III’. […]

That pivotal play where Jrue Holiday stole the ball from Devin Booker and lobbed it up to Giannis Antetokounmpo in transition to seal Game 5  of the NBA Finals is officially headed to NBA Top Shot. The platform unveiled the last Legendary pack drop for Series 2 on Thursday and it’s coming in hot. Mark […]

Last season’s sixth overall pick Onyeka Okongwu will be out for the next six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right shoulder labrum. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the 20-year-old big man had surgery on Wednesday and will be missing the first few months of the 2021-2022 regular season for the Atlanta Hawks. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso might have played his last game as a member of the Purple & Gold in the 2020-2021 NBA season as he enters free agency this summer. And, per reports, the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers could be on the lookout for a solid playmaker and Caruso is definitely part of their […]

Joe Pytka, the creator of the first ‘Space Jam’ with Michael Jordan, wasn’t a fan of the film featuring Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. After the release of  ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ last weekend, everyone was excited to catch the animated masterpiece that has been in the works for years now, and, according […]

For almost as long as we can all remember, LeBron James has been ‘The King’ of the NBA. Now that Giannis Antetokounmpo is one win away from winning his first-ever NBA title, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar is in a unique position to possibly steal the coveted crown. According to Fox Sports’ Nick Wright who, by […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kostas Antetokonmpo, Giannis’ younger brother, has finally made a decision on his future with the Lakers and the NBA. As of earlier this week, the 23-year-old is officially taking his talents to France as he joins LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne on a two-year deal. Kostas was initially linked to a possible return […]

A lot of people have doubted the Phoenix Suns this season and how their path to the NBA Finals was paved with a ton of unfortunate injuries on the other side of the court. Ahead of the pivotal Game 6 with the Milwaukee Bucks just a win away from winning its first title in five […]

JJ Redick has always been vocal in admitting that the Lob City era of the Los Angeles Clippers was bound to fail. The 37-year-old Dallas Mavericks shooter, who was an instrumental part of Lob City from 2012-2017 alongside Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan, once again dropped the harsh reality of the amount of […]

Milwaukee Bucks lifelong fan Paul Henning might just see his dream come to fruition in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday. Henning, who goes by @BrewCityPaul on Twitter, is the epitome of a die-hard Bucks fan and has been for quite some time now. And, with ticket prices going […]

Despite drawing a lot of flak, San Antonio Spurs young forward Keldon Johnson silenced all the haters with a huge debut for Team USA on the team’s final exhibition match against Spain. The 21-year-old was handpicked by his NBA head coach Gregg Popovich to join the 12-man roster to replace Bradley Beal of the Washington […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum spills the tea on his true feelings about the future of Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball. It’s not surprising that McCollum is quite high on the reigning ROTY. Ball has been nothing but fantastic in his first season in the league and has brought a lot of buzz to […]

Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson had the perfect response for all the haters out there who think they know more than him in terms of how he should spend his summer. The former MVP drew heavy criticism as of late after he was seen having a grand time with some kids with the 2021 NFL […]

Jalen Green is set to make a huge splash entering the 2021 NBA Draft as a projected top-three pick. The freakishly athletic young stud from the G League Ignite program is arguably the best long-term prospect among this loaded draft class and has the potential to instantly upgrade any team and be a cornerstone for […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was at the right place at the right time in Game 4 for Milwaukee Bucks with an incredible game-saving block on DeAndre Ayton. But, according to the two-time MVP himself, he actually thought he was going to get dunked on by the Phonix Suns center in that crucial play late in the fourth. […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul has been a bit careless with the basketball in the past few games against the Milwaukee Bucks which might be a cause of concern. The 36-year-old once again struggled on the road in Game 4 against the Bucks, scoring just 10 points while turning the ball over five times en […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo (and his long arms) saved the series for the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns with an incredibly clutch defensive stop on DeAndre Ayton. The two-man game between Devin Booker and Ayton has been lethal for the Suns but when the game is on the line, Giannis made sure to […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder flopped his way to draw a foul on Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton in the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The 31-year-old has been one of the main protagonists of the series with his on-court antics and his acting job had Connaughton, as well as everyone […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker just made history by achieving something that no one in the history of the NBA has done. In Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Booker etched his name in the record books by scoring the most points ever points in his first-ever playoff appearance. As per StatMuse, the 24-year-old has […]

Arike Ogunbawale just brought out her inner Mamba Mentality on Wednesday by dominating and bringing home the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game MVP honors. In her first-ever ASG appearance, the Dallas Wings guard dropped 26 points on 10-of-18 shooting to spearhead Team WNBA’s impressive 93-85 win against Team USA. Ogunbawale, who’s a huge Kobe Bryant fan, […]

One of the most iconic plays of the great Allen Iverson’s career was crossing Michael Jordan back in 1997. But, according to Reggie Miller, AI’s flashy moves weren’t 100% legal, if you ask him. In a recent interview in the Dan Patrick Show, the former Indiana Pacers star referenced the infamous Iverson crossover on Jordan […]

Former teammates LeBron James and Chris Bosh reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday at a special screening of Space Jam: A New Legacy. Bosh, the former Miami Heat superstar, showed some love and support to his long-time buddy in LBJ who’s much-anticipated film is set to premiere in the US later this week. Check […]

Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich wasn’t in the mood for fake news and slander after his team dropped another tough loss against Team Australia on Monday. The San Antonio Spurs head coach chimed in after what a reporter seemed to have suggested multiple times that the national team should be blowing out teams like […]

Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and the rest of Team USA dropped their second straight defeat, this time at the hands of Team Australia. After a surprising defeat against Nigeria on Saturday, the might national team couldn’t bounce back and fell flat against Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and the rest of the team from down under […]

Sound the alarm – Warner Bros. just dropped free NFTs for the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy including LeBron James and the rest of the Tune Squad. A total of 91,000 limited-edition tokens featuring the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as well as different characters like Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Tweety Bird, and the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was absolutely unstoppable in Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Finals, giving Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns a ton of things to worry about. The two-time MVP carried the franchise an all-important 120-100 blowout win to cut the Suns’ lead to just 2-1 and now, Paul believes his team has to adjust […]

NBA Top Shot doubles down on the platform being the future of fandom by unveiling a huge reward for true collectors for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. Eight lucky collectors, and their plus-ones, will be given an all-expense paid experience for Game 5 in the Phoenix […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo once again proves that he should be part of the conversation when you’re talking about the greatest to ever play in the NBA. In Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar’s first three quarters were historic, punching himself in the history books as just the fourth player in the last […]