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The Los Angeles Clippers are set to go through yet another change. In 2019, the team decided to form one of the most hyped-up star pairings in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. The two star wings were supposed to lead the team to that elusive championship. While they came close at times, the duo never […]

Slacking off in the middle of the game has to be the greatest sin a professional player can do. Even if the game is all but over, you don’t want to show bad body language to your teammates. During the New York Yankees’ brutal loss to the Cincinnati Reds, center fielder Trent Grisham committed this […]

The Denver Nuggets might need a point guard for their team. While Jamal Murray is a fine starter, their depth at the position is completely shot at this point. Reggie Jackson has left the team, leaving them with very few options as the backup point guard. With that in mind, Denver is looking at a […]

Ouch. Managers usually stay clear from the action that’s happening on the baseball field (unless they’re complaining about a call). The dugout is a long, long way from the field, after all. However, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker realized the hard way that being in the dugout does not exclude you from getting involved in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are staring down the barrel of a massive change for the team. Negotiations with star forward Brandon Ingram on a new deal have seemingly broken down. As a result, both sides have pivoted into searching for a suitable trade partner to move the All-Star forward. These talks have now reportedly intensified […]

The Atlanta Braves have been pretty banged up this season. They lost their best pitcher and best hitter in the middle of the year to season-ending injuries. Still, Atlanta is chugging along pretty well despite their injuries, mostly by finding other players to fill in. The bullpen is no exception: veteran reliever AJ Minter had […]

Did somebody say homecoming? For years, rumors of DeMar DeRozan joining the Los Angeles Lakers lingered in the rumor mill. Even when he was still with the Toronto Raptors, there was always that possibility that Deebo would go back home to LA and play for his hometown. Now, though, it seems like Los Angeles has […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hard at work this offseason. After an extremely successful 2023-24 campaign, their focus is now on making sure that this success continues to next season. The first order of business is to keep their key rotation players. They made the first steps in doing that, re-signing Isaiah Joe and Aaron […]

We have our first blockbuster deal of the offseason! In a surprising twist, Paul George decided to decline his player option to head to free agency. After months of struggling to find a middle ground, the Los Angeles Clippers star decided to look for other options for his new contract. Less than 24 hours after […]

The first domino has fallen in the Paul George sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Clippers star has decided to opt out of his player option, which means he’s headed towards free agency. While this does not mean George is out of LA, it does close the door on the opt-in-and-trade scenarios being bandied about and means […]

The Denver Nuggets are out for revenge. Their quest for a second championship in a row was ruined by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs. The taste of victory only makes one hungrier. With that in mind, the team is looking to keep together most of the cast. The Nuggets are […]

The Detroit Pistons have their new head coach. After firing former Coach of the Year Monty Williams, they had a vacancy at the position. Their new head coach is someone who’s been in the league for some time now. After being fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pistons are hiring J.B Bickerstaff as their coach, […]

They tied the knot! A few months ago, San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey and model Olivia Culpo announced their engagement to each other. The couple had been dating for four years prior to the engagement, and they decided to finally get married. On Saturday, the wedding was held in Culpo’s hometown in Rhode Island. […]

One of the core members of the Los Angeles Clippers will be returning to the team. Russell Westbrook, the former NBA MVP, has picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook’s player option is worth $4 million for next season. “ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up […]

What is the world is going on with Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers? There was certainly some doubt that Aiyuk would return to the team with his contract expiring. Now, though, it seems like it’s more likely that the star wide receiver would be donning a different jersey by the start of the […]

It’s not everyday that a bat boy or a ball boy makes the headlines, but that’s exactly what happened with Javier Herrera. Herrara, one of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bat boys, was hanging out near Shohei Ohtani during their game against the Chicago White Sox. All of a sudden, a line drive was headed toward Ohtani […]

Look who showed up to Madison Square Garden! On Friday night, WWE’s SmackDown headed to New York in MSG for their live show. Fans obviously were expecting the usual professional wrestling shenanigans. What they did not expect, however, was to see a recent basketball rivalry show up in the squared circle. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese […]

Trade season is around the corner in the MLB, and rumors are starting to intensify. Whether it’s contending teams looking to beef up their lineup, ailing teams that need a jumpstart, or struggling teams selling off pieces, the trade deadline is about to be exciting. The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers are two […]

Well, it actually happened. With the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers did pick LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. It was a move that was rumored to happen for a long time, and LA did pull the trigger on the pick. It was an interesting decision, as draft analysts didn’t have […]

After losing in the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are now looking to improve their roster. After being rumored for days, the team made their first trade of the NBA offseason, trading long-time guard Tim Hardaway Jr to the Detroit Pistons, along with three second-round picks. In return, Dallas gets guard Quentin Grimes. The news […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in a transition period. They sit in the middle of contending for a Wild Card spot and “tanking” for a top pick in the draft. Their best player, star running back Josh Jacobs, left the team in the offseason. What they will do in the 2024 season is anyone’s guess […]

Russell Wilson is in a rather interesting position this season. There was a time when the former Seattle Seahawks star quarterback was on track to become a Hall of Famer. However, after a disastrous two years with the Denver Broncos, Wilson’s Hall of Fame credentials are in question. This season, Wilson will be playing for […]

It’s time for change for the Utah Jazz. After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the team is looking to switch things up and start a rebuild. It’s not going to be a quick rebuild, too: the way things are right now for Utah, a hard reset is in order. They’ll have to struggle for a few […]

A new season brings about changes for every NFL team. With the NFL draft, teams are able to acquire young new talent to shore up their offense. Most rookies end up starting pretty low on the depth chart, simply due to their lack of experience. A select few, though, end up taking over the starting […]

Crazy how fast time flies, huh. A few years ago, Dallas Goedert was being billed as the heir apparent to Philadelphia Eagles legend Zach Ertz. Now, Goedert is one of the veterans on the squad. With age comes uncertainty, though. Goedert is 29, and his contract is going to expire at the end of the […]

What is the world is going on with Taijuan Walker? Last year, Walker was a reliable arm for the Philadelphia Phillies. He also had a prior season where he posted some of the best stats of his career. In 2024, however, Walker has been a walking disaster for Philadelphia. The right-handed has struggled mightily this […]

What are the Chicago Bulls planning? Much has been made about the Oklahoma City Thunder getting a clear upgrade in the Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso swap. However, it’s not immediately clear what Chicago is aiming for with their acquisition of Giddey. The young Australian guard’s stock has diminished after a lackluster 2023-24 season. There’s another aspect […]

Shohei Ohtani is unreal, man. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is one of the most feared batters in today’s game. Ohtani’s blend of power, contact, and speed makes him one of the greatest to ever play the game. In particular, that power shows up in spectacular ways. The Los Angeles Angels were once the benefactors […]

The Boston Celtics are an intimidating team for a multitude of reasons. On the court, they have been one of the most consistent elite teams in the league for the last decade or so. Off the court, though, Boston fans are one of the most passionate fans in the sport. They can get a bit […]

The center position is going to be one of the more hotly-contested positions in the 2024 NBA free agency period. There are many elite big men that are set to hit the market. In addition, a few centers could potentially be trade targets due to their situation. There are quite a few teams that do […]

It’s about to be lockdown city in Oklahoma City! In a rather shocking turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for All-Defense guard Alex Caruso. It was a surprising move, but quite the pleasant surprise for the team. Caruso is a perfect fit in the new-look OKC squad […]

We got ourselves our first trade, ladies and gentlemen! The 2024 NBA offseason has “officially” started with our first trade. It’s a pretty big trade, too: the Oklahoma City Thunder sent Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. It’s a massive trade that will have big ramifications for the upcoming season. Some fans […]

Injury? What injury? A few days ago, New York Yankees fans suffered a heart attack when star outfielder Aaron Judge was hit by an errant pitch to his hand. Given the news of Mookie Betts’ own hand injury forcing him out for 6-8 weeks, fans were definitely worried about his availability. Thankfully, Aaron Boone hinted […]

Chicago Bears fans are putting all their eggs in the Caleb Williams basket. After years of turmoil at the quarterback position, the team has finally landed the top prospect from his draft class. Williams has talent and pedigree, but his position in the pros is yet to be determined, of course. Still, based on what […]

It’s been a rough return for Walker Buehler. After missing most of the 2023 season due to injury, Buehler returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season. The results have been… not ideal. In seven starts this season, Buehler has 5.84 ERA, way above league average. Not what you’d like to see from someone […]

The New York Yankees just can’t catch a break. A few weeks ago, Juan Soto suffered an injury scare that threatened his season. Ultimately, the injury ended up not being that serious. Now, New York will be dealing with an injury to their other star outfielder. During their game against the Baltimore Orioles, Aaron Judge […]

What a brutal way to end your season. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks fought through hell and worse during their path to the NBA Finals. They overcame all of the juggernauts in the Western Conference to face the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately for them, the Celtics were just on another level. They were able to […]

The Orlando Magic just finished an impressive season. They came into the 2023-24 season with little to no expectations. Who would expect anything after a team that finished the prior season with a 34-48 record, which was 13th in the Eastern Conference. In a surprising twist, though, Orlando flipped the script, going to the playoffs […]

Football fans are petty fans. Whenever a fanbase feels that someone has wronged them, they tend to never forget those “aggressors”. New England Patriots legend Tom Brady got a piece of that action when he visited St. Louis a few days ago. Why was Brady in St. Louis, of all places? Well, it was to […]