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The current discourse surrounding the Orlando Magic’s first pick in the 2022 NBA draft revolves around three players: Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jabari Smith. The three players are the consensus top-three picks in this year’s draft. With the first overall pick, the Magic have the liberty of choosing which player they will take. However, […]

The June 17, 2022 edition of SmackDown Live saw a familiar scene for WWE fans. Roman Reigns and Riddle duked it out in a high-stakes title match for the Universal crown. Despite his best efforts, Riddle lost to “The Tribal Chief”. Spoiling his celebration, though, was Brock Lesnar, who challenged Roman Reigns at SummerSlam for […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a bit of a precarious spot in the Eastern Conference right now. The team has some intriguing talent across the board. However, compared to some of their peers in the East, they stand no chance. A near-sweep from the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round cemented this idea. The burning […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics featured a ton of action on and off the court. While the two teams duked it out on the floor, their fans went out of their way to cheer their team and boo their opponent. This involved a ton of trash talk, […]

The Denver Nuggets had a pretty rough 2021 – 22 season in the NBA. The team once again lost in the first round of the playoffs, despite Nikola Jokic playing out of his mind. The two-time MVP quite simply ran out of steam and teammates, as more and more players succumbed to injuries as the […]

So close, yet so far. The Boston Celtics always seemed like they were this close to beating the Golden State Warriors in the Finals. However, time and time again, the Warriors’ championship experience shone through. Eventually, the Cs lost to the Dubs at home, ending their season in heart-breaking fashion. Anna Horford, who has long been outspoken […]

Andrew Wiggins has been the best redemption story of this year’s incredible playoffs. The former first overall pick has long been considered a bust after disappointing with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, in an epic turn of events, Wiggins turned his entire reputation around in Golden State. Now, he’s an NBA champion and a key component […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2022 NBA Finals win announced two things to the basketball world. One: Stephen Curry still is THAT guy for this team. And two: the Dubs are going to be scary for a long time. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins came up huge for the Warriors during their Finals run, chipping in […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics got a little heated at times. With two rabid fanbases clashing, it was inevitable that the crowd was going to get into it with the players. The Boston crowd dropping the F-bomb against Draymond Green was just the beginning of that saga. […]

No one perhaps embodied the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 run more than Klay Thompson. The Splash Brother has been out of action since 2019, owing to a string of major lower leg injuries. When he did return to action, fans were doubtful about whether he could still be successful on the court. Well, Thompson proved […]

The Golden State Warriors have been through a lot in the last few years. After a string of NBA championships, the team arguably hit rock bottom just as quickly as they rose up. Multiple injuries to their stars had the team languishing at the bottom of the league. Now, they’ve returned to the top of […]

After an awful Game 5 from him, many fans expected Stephen Curry to bounce back in Game 6 of the Finals. After all, the Golden State Warriors star rarely has two consecutive bad shooting nights. Curry would then proceed to shoot the lights out in Game 6, putting on a clinic against the vaunted Celtics […]

One of the biggest knocks on Stephen Curry’s elite resume is his lack of a Finals MVP. The Golden State Warriors star has all the accolades in the world for an NBA superstar. However, Curry has bizarrely not won a single Finals MVP despite playing winning three Finals series. The tides seem to be changing […]

The NFL offseason is well and truly underway for many teams in the league. Every team has started their practices together, as they look to take a shot at the 2022 Super Bowl crown. However, the Dallas Cowboys seemed to hit a speed bump during their practices, leading to punishment from the league. According to […]

Adam Sandler’s latest NBA-themed movie ‘Hustle’ drew a lot of positive reactions from fans. The feel-good movie featured multiple cameos from NBA stars of past and present. There was a lot of praise given to Anthony Edwards and Juancho Hernangomez, who were both stellar in their big roles. Edwards, in particular, was lauded greatly, as […]

To say that the Cincinnati Bengals were the biggest surprises of the 2021 season is an understatement. Long heralded as the laughingstock of the AFC North, Cincy shocked the NFL world by storming their way into the playoffs… then into the Super Bowl. It was an impressive turnaround for a team that had just picked […]

Stephen Curry is arguably the pettiest player in the NBA today. The Golden State Warriors star has always made sure to clap back at anyone who tries to troll him. So when a few Boston fans took a potshot at Curry’s wife Ayesha, Steph made sure to craft a response for them. His response came […]

Boston fans seem to not like the Golden State Warriors players, at all. During the last two games played there in the 2022 Finals, the raucous Celtics fans made sure to make their mark on the game. Whether it was loudly booing certain players or chanting F-bombs at them, Boston fans made sure to make […]

The best way to describe Stephen Curry’s shooting in Game 5 of the Finals is “miserable”. The Golden State Warriors star got a few open looks and some of his usual tough shots from outside. However, try as he might, the usually automatic sniper from deep just couldn’t make a shot from the outside. Curry […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all-time, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have off-days. The Golden State Warriors star has had many off-shooting nights from deep in his career. However, his Game 5 performance in the Finals is quite easily the worst shooting performance of his career. During the entirety of the Warriors’ […]

Andrew Wiggins has been balling out in his first playoff appearance so far. The former Minnesota first-overall selection has been instrumental to the Golden State Warriors’ success so far. It’s an amazing success story for a player than many players considered a failure before his stint with the Dubs. Amid this incredible stint in the […]

The defending champions Atlanta Braves have been on a tear as of late. After a so-so start to the season, the team has rallied to win multiple games in a row in the season. As a result, they have roared their way back into playoff contention. However, they suffered a major setback on Monday night […]

It just keeps getting worse and worse for Deshaun Watson. Many observers thought that the twenty-two different allegations hurled against the Cleveland Browns star was already the worst possible outcome. With every passing week, though, it seems like more and more victims are being empowered to speak out against Watson. KPRC 2 in Houston reported […]

The things people do for YouTube clout these days. Dawson Gurley (known for his YouTube channel BigDawsTV) became famous in 2017 for his uncanny resemblance to Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. He became popular amongst NBA fans as “Fat Klay”. However, fans will likely never see the impersonator in Dubs home games again. Gurley […]

The Indiana Pacers have a rather strange off-season ahead of them in 2022. On paper, the team definitely has some intriguing pieces that can make a serious push for the playoffs. However… this team also doesn’t have a high ceiling barring major improvements from their players. For short, the Pacers are in the dreaded NBA […]

Andrew Wiggins has been a revelation for the Golden State Warriors this season. Long considered a bust by the media, the former Timberwolves first overall pick has played a crucial part for the Dubs in the playoffs. His defense and rebounding has been invaluable, and the scoring from him is an added bonus. Wiggins’ tenacious […]

On Sunday, Riot Games fans were treated to a pleasant surprise. Xbox announced a big collaboration with the developers of “League of Legends” and “VALORANT”. In their announcement, they stated that their popular Game Pass for PC will soon include all of the titles from Riot Games. In the announcement post, Riot Games co-founder Marc […]

When the trailer for Adam Sandler’s basketball-centric movie Hustle came out, many fans were skeptical. Sports movies tended to be more hit-and-miss, especially when you get basketball players involved. Oftentimes, it can feel a little cringey, or it’s just not enjoyable at all. After Hustle premiered on Netflix, NBA and non-NBA fans agreed on one […]

Draymond Green has been the subject of many criticisms during their Golden State Warriors’ Finals series. The long-time Dubs vet has been slammed for many things, from his lack of on-court production to his off-court comments to his podcast. Even after a resounding Game 4 win, Draymond still earned the ire of many fans. However, […]

Joe Maddon’s time with the Los Angeles Angels came to an untimely end a few days ago. The long-time manager was fired from the team after they lost twelve straight games. After such a hot start to the season, the team’s slump forced something to change within. That’s not to say that Maddon didn’t try […]

It’s no secret that Klay Thompson loves the ocean. The Golden State Warriors guard was often spotted around the bay riding his boat around. Ahead of a crucial Game 5 matchup against the Celtics in the Finals, though, Thompson decided to be a bit more… hands-on with the water. A story from Klay Thompson’s Instagram […]

Many WWE fans were shocked when Paige announced that she wasn’t going to be signed to a new contract. The former Divas champion has long been one of the most beloved members of the locker room and the community. Naturally, fans wanted an explanation as to why the company refused to hand her a new […]

Tom Brady’s return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent massive shockwaves around the NFL, included in the Bucs’ front office. Shortly after Brady’s return, Bruce Arians stepped down as the head coach of the team. The move sparked a debate amongst fans: did Brady and Arians not like each other? While both men have come […]

The Chicago Cubs made a major splash in the off-season when they signed star Japanese slugger Seiya Suzuki to a massive deal. It’s a no-brainer deal, given Suzuki’s star power. However, the Cubs have unfortunately not been able to play much games with their star hitter in the lineup. Seiya Suzuki’s prolonged absence is due […]

Anthony Davis’ injury concerns are well-known amongst Los Angeles Lakers fans. The All-Star center has missed significant time in the last few seasons due to nagging issues. His availability (or lack thereof) has arguably cost his team multiple title runs. His frequent injuries have already made a few Lakers fans ticked off at him. Recently, […]

During the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, fans got to see a powdery mess in the dugout. After Ronald Acuna Jr slammed a home run, he, alongside Guillermo Heredia, did a little nod to LeBron James. The Braves star tossed a fistful of powder up in the air in a clear […]

The return of Clayton Kershaw to the Los Angeles Dodgers has many fans jumping for glee. After an electric start to the season, the legendary pitcher has missed several games due to an elbow injury. His return from the injured list comes at the perfect time, as LA has struggled as of late. However, as […]

The Houston Rockets are entering a new era in their history. After losing their stars in the last few years, the team has been going through a thorough rebuild. Young guns like Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun have looked promising, but that hasn’t exactly translated to team success yet. The next stage of this rebuild […]

It’s the start of a new chapter for the Cincinnati Bengals. Long considered the joke of the AFC North, the team made a roaring statement in the 2021 season. They took control of their division in the regular season. Then, Joe Burrow and co. continued to shock the world by storming their way to the […]