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The Miami Heat were handed a brutal hand against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. After delays to the tip-off to the game, they lost in brutal fashion to the home team courtesy of a Trae Young floater. Worse, they suffered their own setback, losing Kyle Lowry late in the game due to a hamstring […]

Jose Alvarado has been the NBA’s best underdog stories this season. After going undrafted, the diminutive point guard has been one of the bright stars of the New Orleans Pelicans. He brings tenacious and creative defense to the table, as well as an uncanny ability to score when he needs to. Jose Alvarado’s exploits for […]

Over the last few years, we’ve gotten to know Kawhi Leonard a lot better than before. We used to think of the Los Angeles Clippers star as a cold, calculating robot, in the mold of Tim Duncan. Now, though, we know that that isn’t the case. In his own words, Kawhi is a “Fun Guy”. […]

The Miami Heat couldn’t catch a break on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Despite their best efforts, Trae Young’s heroics doomed them in the end. However, that wasn’t the only loss they suffered that night, as one of their key players is in danger of missing time in the postseason. Kyle Lowry, the bulldog […]

The Toronto Raptors aren’t looking too hot right now. The team has lost three straight games against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs, capped by an epic Joel Embiid performance. Because of that, Pascal Siakam and the team find themselves at an unsurmountable 0-3 hole. All hope seems to be lost for this team. Amid […]

After months of waiting, it’s finally happening. Ben Simmons’ return to action for the Brooklyn Nets is likely to happen soon, which many fans are excited to see. The potential of this lineup has been teased multiple times, but we haven’t seen anything out of this team in terms of on-court production. During an interview […]

Juan Soto’s ascent into the top of the MLB has been a bright spot for the Washington Nationals. The team blew up their roster last season after a slow start, but they chose to keep the Dominican hitter on their roster. It essentially signaled to everyone that they believed Soto was their star of their […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are facing a Devin Booker-sized problem. The Duke alum has been ruled out for two to three weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained in the first round. Without their All-Star guard, the team will now have to find a way to put away the upstart New Orleans […]

Karl-Anthony Towns’ night against the Grizzlies was both forgettable and unforgettable for Minnesota Timberwolves fans. His statistical production for that game was something meant for a journeyman… which made it pop out more. Fans were irate at Towns for his 8-point, 5-rebound, 5-foul game. One of the people that blasted Karl-Anthony Towns was former NBA […]

Richard Jefferson has quietly been making headlines off the court… or at least, most people think he is. Despite not being explicitly named, the former NBA star has been rumored to be the victim of embezzlement. This is involving a case where a former assistant of the star reportedly stole $5 million from him. Well, […]

Draymond Green is a special kind of player. Unlike most of today’s stars, the Golden State Warriors forward isn’t much of a scorer. Where Green makes his name, though, is literally everything else on the court. The do-it-all forward has become one of the most versatile two-way players in the league, with a penchant for […]

When Luka Doncic went down with an injury in the final game of the regular season, many fans worried for the Dallas Mavericks. Losing their star right before the playoffs is less than ideal, to say the least. The team’s reliance on Doncic made the injury far more devastating in the eyes of fans. However, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are crushing it in this year’s playoffs, much to everyone’s surprise. When news of Luka Doncic’s injury broke out, many were worried for the team. After all, their entire offense ran around the Slovenian phenom. With their superstar out, who will be there to take up the load? As it turns out, […]

Game 3 of the series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies will live on in infamy. The Wolves held a massive 26-point lead in the first half, only to squander it in the second quarter. They were able to get it back up to more than 25 points in the third quarter… only […]

What in the world was that, Minnesota? The Timberwolves were looking poised to take Game 3 away from the Memphis Grizzlies, dominating them nearly all first half long. They built a massive 26-point lead at one point. Patrick Beverley of all people was outplaying Ja Morant! (much to LeBron’s delight). While Morant and co. got […]

Take a bow, Ja Morant! The Memphis Grizzlies superstar headlined in what is perhaps the greatest playoff moment in franchise history. Down by as much as 26-points at one point, Morant willed the team back into the game to lead them to a Game 3 victory. It’s just another story to add to the team’s […]

The series between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns has been closer than most people expected. After dropping Game 1 in embarrassing fashion, CJ McCollum and co. bounced back with a statement win in Game 2. Now, with news of Devin Booker’s hamstring injury, fans are gearing up for a potential upset. However, […]

One of the greatest stars of Oakland football has unfortunately left us. Daryle Lamonica, one of the best quarterbacks in Raiders history, passed away on Thursday at 80 years old in Fresno, California. His death is believed to be due to natural causes, according to Yahoo! Sports. Nicknamed “The Mad Bomber”, Daryle Lamonica was initially […]

Well, this certainly took a turn for the worst. A game between two Double-A teams in the MLB got brutal quickly, as both teams engaged in a major bench-clearing brawl after players exchanged words. This is a crazy scene that has everything you see in a classic fight and then some. The incident happened in […]

It’s that time of the year again in the NBA! With the NBA announcing the finalists for their major awards, discussions and debates are starting to heat up. Will Nikola Jokic win the MVP again, or can Joel Embiid snag his first trophy? Will a guard finally win Defensive Player of the Year. Who will […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were completely outclassed by the Phoenix Suns. There’s no beating around the bush surrounding that fact. Despite mounting a third-quarter comeback to cut the lead to eight, Chris Paul shut down their hopes with a crazy 4th quarter run. It was clear from the get-go that these two teams were on […]

The Point God strikes again! With the New Orleans Pelicans threatening to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul took matters into his own hands. The star PG is traditionally known as a brilliant playmaker. However, Paul showed off his scoring chops in the 4th quarter, scoring 19 points to […]

Tom Brady is arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has attained a grand total of seven Super Bowls in his career, and still balled out at age 43 last season. Despite the doubts people had about him, the former sixth-round pick has had a great career so far. However, […]

If you haven’t heard already, Kyrie Irving does not take to trash talk kindly. The Brooklyn Nets star was jeered heavily by the Boston Celtics crowd during game one of the series. During the entire game, Irving was visibly heated, firing back at the Boston faithful with his own comebacks and middle fingers. The NBA, […]

The San Diego Padres’ pitching rotation is looking terrifying this early in the season. New acquisition Sean Manaea and returning ace Yu Darvish have been absolutely phenomenal to start the year. Their performances on the mound have helped the team stay over .500 11 games into the season. After a stinker against in-state rivals San […]

After the end of the San Francisco 49ers’ season, fans expected Jimmy Garoppolo to be out of the team soon. It was an open secret that Garoppolo was merely a placeholder last season for star rookie Trey Lance. Even the former Patriots QB himself seemed to know this, as he gracefully exited the franchise… Well, […]

When you go against the king, you better not miss. The Chicago Bulls, going up against the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks, missed… quite often, too. DeMar DeRozan, in particular, misfired all game long. The All-Star forward shot an atrocious 24% from the field in the game, costing his team a crucial Game 1 against the […]

Kyrie Irving and Boston Celtics fans really don’t like each other. If there was any doubt about the Boston faithful’s thoughts on Irving, their Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets all but removed it. Irving and the home crowd got into it multiple times, with both sides trading barbs against each other. It was peak […]

Saturday night’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets proved that Draymond Green is a defensive beast. The defensive ace was tasked to shut down the Serbian behemoth that was Nikola Jokic. Despite being undersized, Green was able to utilize his defensive IQ and quick hands to make the MVP’s life a […]

Let it be known that Hunter Green has an absolute cannon for an arm. The Cincinnati Reds rookie was thrust into a fire when he started against the stacked Los Angeles Dodgers roster. However, in a completely insane show of raw power, Greene delivered one of the most mind-boggling performances of the season. Hunter Greene […]

Well… that’s certainly not how the Denver Nuggets wanted to start their playoff run. Against the Golden State Warriors, the team was just misfiring on all fronts. Nikola Jokic’s heroics werent enough to save them in Game 1, as they lost in a 123 – 107 game that is more lopsided than what the box […]

The Carolina Panthers did not look great last season at quarterback. The Sam Darnold experiment did not work out for them at all, and the ensuing chaos at QB only made things worse. There’s a reason why the team was initially in the running for Deshaun Watson, and has been linked to other notable quarterbacks […]

Anthony Edwards is a superstar in the making, and he knows it. The Minnesota Timberwolves phenom is one of the most entertaining players to watch for more than one reason. Aside from his dazzling plays on the court, his confidence, moxie, and personality is just so fun to watch. He makes it easy for his […]

After a stellar showing at the Combine, Georgia defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt quickly rose at the top of many teams’ big boards before the NFL Draft. The defensive lineman was looking like a stellar pick for teams picking in the late first round or the early second round. However, recent reports have revealed the one […]

The Denver Nuggets might be the underdogs against the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, but some fans believe they have a chance. Many point to the Warriors’ revolving door of players this season as part of their demise. For them, the Warriors having to adjust to having new players and stars being out or […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022 playoff campaign started off slow, as they dropped Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a bad loss for a mostly young team, as they looked outmatched against the behemoth that was Joel Embiid. However, coach Nick Nurse believes that his team would have a better chance if they actually […]

Tyrese Maxey has finally ascended. The Philadelphia 76ers guard is often seen as the “x-factor” to the success of the team. His scoring and playmaking potential is off the charts, obviously. Him being a dangerous threat on the court can only mean good things for Joel Embiid and James Harden’s performances. Well, in Game 1 […]

You should NOT sleep on the Toronto Raptors. Seriously, don’t: they’ll take your team’s soul if you’re not careful. Nick Nurse’s team has been one of the best outfits in the league since the All-Star break. After an inconsistent first half of the season, the team has leaned into their wacky identity and started bamboozling […]

Tyronn Lue has been an amazing coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, they have been a playoff contender even before his arrival. However, the true magic of Lue was seen this season. As both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George missed significant time due to injury, Lue has coached up his rag-tag team all the […]