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It’s been one hell of a night for New York Knicks fans, who had their head spinning as the draft went on. In particular, the team confused nearly everyone by making a series of trades revolving their picks and one Kemba Walker. Here’s how that all went down. First, the Knicks and the Oklahoma City […]

Two contenders in their respective conferences have made their first improving moves of the 2022 offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies engaged in a trade revolving the former’s 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Philly is sending the 23rd pick along with Danny Green to the Grizzlies for De’Anthony Melton. (via Shams […]

One of the most high-profile international talents in this year’s draft class is finally off the board. Nikola Jovic, the Serbian unicorn, has been selected by the Miami Heat with the 27th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Fans initially poked fun at the Serbian having a near-similar name as the current reigning MVP Nikola […]

The first big trade of the 2022 NBA Draft featured one of the most confusing swaps of the year. The Detroit Pistons made out like bandits in the deal, though, grabbing Jalen Duren from the Hornets along with Kemba Walker from the Knicks. For the price of a future first, the team got themselves a […]

The Orlando Magic didn’t wait to get the fireworks going in the 2022 NBA Draft, drafting Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick. While Banchero was considered one of the top-three selections in this class, many reports indicated that Orlando at the other two players. Clearly, though, that was a smokescreen. Many fans were surprised […]

One of the most polarizing prospects in the draft has found his NBA home. With the 7th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft the Portland Trail Blazers have drafted electric guard Shaedon Sharpe from Kentucky. Sharpe’s path to the NBA has been a rollercoaster of emotions. After flying under the radar for most of his […]

In the world of sports, whether it’s the NBA, the NFL, or the MLB, , having a popular athlete as your father is a sure-fire way to gain some level of success. After all, nothing beats being coached by your own parent. That’s doubly true if your father is one of the best sports players […]

Mesut Ozil’s career path has been rife with success at nearly every corner. The German midfielder first had his breakout with the Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Afterwards, he carved a name for himself in Arsenal as one of the best players at his position. He’s one of the most decorated players of […]

The Kardashian family has a rather… interesting history amongst NBA fans. While most people know them as entertainment industry stars, basketball fans are familiar with them in a different manner. This is because many women in the family go on to date NBA stars, and all of them end rather quickly. Take, for instance, Khloe […]

Something has to change with this Utah Jazz team. This team has always been impressive when it comes to the regular season. However, time and time again, they have found incredible ways to disappoint their fans in the playoffs. Whether it’s choking a series lead or dropping games to a team worse than them, the […]

Amid all the celebration surrounding the Golden State Warriors’ championship run, there’s a big elephant in the room: their payroll situation. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins are due to earn a new contract extension soon. With the way the two young guns played, they will likely command more money in the offseason. Naturally, Jordan Poole […]

Deebo Samuel’s trade request has been one of the biggest storylines in a drama-filled offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. The star wide receiver shocked the NFL world by demanding a trade a few months ago. Fans were anticipating which team would pull the trigger and trade for Samuel after that demand. Turns out, the […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back at it again. The back-to-back Stanley Cup champs are once again in the final round of the playoffs. This time, they are facing the Colorado Avalanche. With their backs against the wall in Game 2 of the Finals, the team decided to enlist the help of a man well-versed […]

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 […]