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The Portland Trail Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic will make his return from a devastating leg injury suffered a year ago. Needless to say, he “wants to cry” when he makes his return on Sunday. As Nurkic prepares for his return against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, the Blazers big man says although he wants to cry, […]

It looks like the NBA media won’t be totally shut out in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. While there will be extreme changes as far as media access in locker rooms go, one-on-one interviews will still be allowed. Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press revealed the new locker room policies, which will go into […]

It would appear LeBron James’ argument for MVP has been strengthened after this past weekend. Entering the weekend, it seemed as if Giannis Antetokounmpo was a shoe-in for his second straight MVP award. However, after the league-best Bucks lost to James’ Los Angeles Lakers, the race no longer appears to be definitive. In fact, not […]

It looks like some NFL teams are trying to lure Eli Manning out of retirement. According to a report by Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman, NFL teams are attempting to bring the former Super Bowl champion out of retirement. However, the chances of an NFL team outside of the New York Giants doing so are “nil.” […]

The Indianapolis Colts may be in the market for a new quarterback. But Jacoby Brissett doesn’t seem to be too worried. While attending the XFL game between the Seattle Dragons and the Houston Roughnecks, the Colts’ current starting quarterback dismissed talk of potentially being replaced next season. Via Mike Florio of NBC Sports: “I’m just […]

It looks like New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was not a happy camper when it came to Dana White’s conversation with Tom Brady. Earlier in the week, White posted a phone conversation that he had with Brady online. The UFC owner has hinted in the past he would like to have Brady play for […]

If you thought Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is rusty, you were wrong. As the two-time MVP prepared for his return on Thursday night, he managed to hit five straight 3-pointers — all from halfcourt. Check it out for yourself in the clip below. five in a row 💦 pic.twitter.com/MXxDUSE7AA — Golden State Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors may have the worst record in the NBA, but that hasn’t stopped Steve Kerr from displaying his trademark wit. As Stephen Curry prepares for his return against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, Kerr had the perfect joke for the situation. In front of a packed media crowd, the Warriors’ head […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add one more key piece to their puzzle. The question is, will it be Dion Waiters or J.R. Smith whom the franchise ends up signing? The Lakers reportedly worked out both Waiters and Smith on Monday. In fact, the former “impressed” during his tryout in front of Lakers […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton is finally set to make his return. As the Bucks prepare to face the Miami Heat on Monday, the All-Star wing will suit up following a two-game absence due to neck soreness. Bucks say Khris Middleton (neck soreness) will play in Miami tonight. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) March 2, 2020 […]

It looks like New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick will be out for a couple of weeks. According to an official statement released by the team, Redick will be out for at least two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. Redick suffered the injury in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James couldn’t help but take delight in Draymond Green’s ejection, In the midst of the Lakers’ 116-86 beatdown of the Golden State Warriors, Green racked up his second technical foul. As a result of the technical foul, the Warriors veteran was ejected. Needless to say, James tried to contain his […]

Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t hold back — especially when it comes to his exchanges with Charles Barkley. According to the part-owner of the Sacramento Kings, the Kings are not only better than the Phoenix Suns — but Phoenix also “sucks.” The verbal back-and-forth took place on “Inside the NBA.” Barkley, who happened to play for the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry could be back as soon as Sunday. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the former two-time MVP will attend practice and a “firm decision’”will be made regarding his potential return. The Warriors take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. “Sounds like a firm decision on Steph Curry’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is never afraid to show his athleticism. While the Bucks matched up against the Washington Wizards on Monday night, the NBA’s reigning MVP pulled off a massive alley-oop slam. Of course, he can thank teammate Eric Bledsoe for the pinpoint needle assist. You love to see it. #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/M14Bfzq0yF — […]

The Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young isn’t hiding it — Kobe Bryant was his “Michael Jordan.” While numerous NBA and basketball greats paid tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers legend during his memorial, the Hawks guard took to Twitter to profess his admiration for the Lakers guard. Been a month now… and it still doesn’t feel […]

At 43-12, the Los Angeles Lakers currently have the best record in the Western Conference. In fact, it’s not even that close. The Lakers are five games ahead of the second-seeded Denver Nuggets and 6.5 games ahead of their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. So you’re probably thinking that the Lakers can just coast […]

It looks like Davis Bertans will be out tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 27-year-old Latvian will be sidelined for the Washington Wizards’ home matchup against the Bucks due to a right knee injury. According to head coach Scott Brooks, the injury isn’t serious. Bertans has emerged as one of the Wizards’ top players this […]

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Mike Bibby will now become a head coach in the BIG3 League. Bibby, who was the captain of the Ghost Ballers last season, will take over as the head coach of the Aliens squad for the 2020 season. Yahoo Sources: Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby has reached agreement to […]

The New England Patriots are no longer considered the favorites to sign Tom Brady. Heck, they’re not even considered the runner-ups to sign their franchise quarterback. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN — based upon information relayed to him by Jeff Darlington — the Tennessee Titans are the favorites to land Brady. Meanwhile, the Las […]

The Miami Heat’s Jae Crowder definitely got away with a blatant travel violation in the team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. In a clip that’s sure to show up on Shaqtin’ A Fool, the veteran forward clearly carried while dribbling the ball up the court. Check out the video for yourself: Jae Crowder got away […]

The Golden State Warriors could be planning a possible trade for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to a recent report from Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, some around the NBA believe that the Warriors acquired a first-round draft pick in the Andrew Wiggins trade for one reason — to possibly acquire Antetokounmpo. “Some around […]

Needless to say, the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James believes the 2020 All-Star Game had full of “competitiveness.” But it wasn’t due to Kobe Bryant. As James and a number of other All-Stars played in the first All-Star Game since Bryant’s passing, the veteran was asked an interesting question: Were players more competitive to honor […]

Peter King of NBC Sports has an answer on when Tom Brady should reveal his decision. According to King, Brady should notify the New England Patriots of his decision by March 12 or 13. That would be before the start of free agency and would give the Patriots time to make decisions based upon Brady’s […]

It would appear that the Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal is still not over his All-Star Game snub. While attending the Florida Gators’ (his alma mater) most recent game against the Vanderbilt Commodores, the 26-year-old guard posted a picture of himself. In one of the pictures, the Gators mascot is holding a sign that says, “Bradley […]

Clint Capela has revealed when he plans to make his Atlanta Hawks debut. The veteran center was involved in a big multi-team trade that sent him from the Houston Rockets to Atlanta. The trade included four teams and 12 players. However, Capela hasn’t played since Jan. 29 due to a heel injury. The 25-year-old big […]

Emmanuel Sanders appears to be willing to re-sign with the San Francisco 49ers. The 32-year-old veteran will be a free agent this offseason after appearing in 10 games for the Niners. Sanders was traded from the Denver Broncos after spending the past six seasons there. The former Super Bowl champion proved to be a steady […]

The New England Patriots are looking for a tight end. Greg Olsen of the Carolina Panthers might just fit that bill. It was announced a few days prior that Greg Olsen and the Carolina Panthers would be heading their separate ways. That means that Olsen will be a free agent looking for a new home […]

It appears as if Tom Brady isn’t actually demanding $30 million per year from the New England Patriots. According to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, the 42-year-old quarterback is not concerned with earning $30 million per season. The veteran quarterback is more concerned with New England adding weapons to the offense rather than his salary: […]

Not being voted into the 2020 All-Star Game is one thing. But getting dropped on a crossover by Khris Middleton is a whole other type of embarrassment for Devin Booker. After being snubbed out of his first All-Star selection for the 2020 All-Star Game, Booker matched up against the Milwaukee Bucks forward. Unfortunately for the […]

Peyton Manning is not hiding the fact that Eli Manning is an original prankster. Despite Eli’s seemingly innocent persona, Peyton claims his younger brother is a “silent assassin” when it comes to pranks. In fact, he described an interesting situation where both brothers were staying in the same room. The younger Manning decided to take […]

The Dallas Cowboys are likely to use their franchise tag on Dak Prescott. As Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Super Bowl Sunday, the Cowboys and Prescott have reached an impasse on contract talks. This roadblock will likely lead to Dallas slapping the franchise tag on Prescott to retain him. Schefter details in the report […]

Now that Eli Manning is retired, maybe he has a future in filming NFL commercials like his brother, Peyton. Leading into Super Bowl LIV, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs should be due for a close matchup. After all, the Chiefs are only favored by 1.5 points. With that being said, a lot […]

The New England Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore has been named the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The honor was announced just a day prior to Super Bowl LIV. Gilmore becomes the first defensive back since 2010 and the first cornerback since 2009 to win the DPOY. He’s also the first member of the Patriots […]

The New England Patriots’ Bill Belichick is an often misunderstood individual. To the general public and the media, Belichick comes across as aloof and miserable. After all, he’s been conducting the same type of postgame press conference after every game for the past 20 seasons. It seems as if Belichick is just miserable talking to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Paul George is considering honoring Kobe Bryant with a jersey number change. As the NBA continues to mourn the death of Bryant, George is thinking of switching his jersey number. The veteran forward currently wears No. 13, but he’s thinking of going back to No. 24. No. 24 was the jersey […]

If you’re expecting the Green Bay Packers to make a number of high-profile signings this offseason, think again. As Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst stated, Green Bay will have “restrictions” heading into the 2020 offseason. The Packers currently have 13 unrestricted free agents. Needless to say, they have to devote a lot of their remaining […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams won’t return against the Houston Rockets due to a sprained ankle injury. The veteran big man injured his left ankle on this hard foul by the Rockets’ Clint Capela. The injury occurred on an attempted rebound by Capela. Capela ended up falling on Adams with his full body weight, […]

According to head coach Mike D’Antoni, the Houston Rockets are in a “good spot.” Following the Rockets’ 124-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Antoni did a little bit of damage control. That would be because Houston lost their third straight game. Perhaps most disheartening was the fact that the Lakers did it without Anthony […]