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During his early years with the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker had to play point guard numerous times. With the team lacking capable ball-handlers, Booker became the de facto PG. While the addition of capable point guards helped unlock Book’s scoring capabilities, it’s clear that his experience as the lead guard helped him greatly. Case in […]

LeBron James stirred up the media during All-Star Weekend in Cleveland with some of his comments. The Los Angeles Lakers star said that he was open to a reunion with the Cavs at some point before he retires. This obviously didn’t sit well with some LA fans, who were already dealing with a terrible season. […]

It has long been rumored that Jimmy Garoppolo will be traded in the offseason. Even before the San Francisco 49ers were eliminated in the NFC Championship Game, the general consensus was that Jimmy G is done in the Bay Area. The QB’s emotional post-game presser after their final game only added fuel to those rumors. […]

Zion Williamson was the talk of the town during this year’s All-Star Weekend, despite him not playing. The reason: rumors of him being ‘detached’ from the New Orleans Pelicans swirled around the league. It all started when newly acquired star CJ McCollum revealed that the former first-overall pick hasn’t reached out to him. Since then, […]

LeBron James might be one of the greatest players of all time, but he isn’t immune to feeling a bit starstruck amongst his peers. The Los Angeles Lakers star was on stage for the NBA’s presentation of the 75th Anniversary Team. The halftime show was a big presentation of the 75 greatest players in league […]

Who said three-pointers were boring? Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar, put on a picture-perfect performance during the NBA 2022 All-Star Game, lighting his way up to garner MVP honors. In the end, though, it was Stephen Curry’s rival LeBron James that sealed the win for the team, nailing a turnaround jumper to win […]

The NFL’s Pro Bowl has always been one of the most hated moments of any NFL season. The Pro Bowl Weekend is the NFL version of the NBA’s All-Star Game, with fan-voted players competing in an exhibition game. However, unlike the NBA ASG, the Pro Bowl is universally reviled by fans due to one reason: […]

It’s very early in his career, but Ja Morant is already billed as the face of the league. The Memphis Grizzlies All-Star is one of the most exciting players in the league, blending insane athleticism with scoring prowess to become a bona fide superstar. He’s proving that he’s a generational talent who can go toe-to-toe […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is a bittersweet moment for Minnesota Timberwolves fans. On one hand, they get to see three players they drafted play in the All-Star Game, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, and Andrew Wiggins making it this. However… only KAT is currently playing in Minny, with LaVine and Wiggins balling out in Chicago […]

It’s not secret that Dallas Mavericks fans hate the Miami Heat with a burning passion. The two franchises may have met just twice in the NBA Finals, but both series were filled with drama between teams. Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade, the two cornerstones of these teams, were at forefront of this rivalry. During the […]

Michigan Wolverines coach Juwan Howard took all the headlines on Sunday night. The former NBA star was involved in a major altercation where he attacked an assistant coach after his team lost to the Wisconsin Badgers. It was an unsavory look for Howard, who has been involved in incidents like this before. Pablo Iglesias was […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. That’s a known fact. Many current players would kill to have a fraction of the Golden State Warriors superstar’s shooting skills. Which is why it wasn’t entirely surprising when Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves star competing in the 3-Point Contest, turned to Curry for advice. A […]

Over the course of his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has earned various nicknames. One of them has been “LeGM”, a reference to his alleged power when it comes to roster decisions. When you’re on the level of someone like LeBron, most of the franchise’s moves will go by you. LeBron-led teams often […]

Dejounte Murray’s All-Star season for the San Antonio Spurs has been electric to watch. The lanky point guard is putting together one of the best seasons in recent franchise history, breaking records left and right. Murray’s ascent to basketball greatness is amazing to see, especially for die-hard fans. During the All-Star weekend, Dejounte Murray’s daughter […]

Bruce Arians became the subject of attention on Saturday night, for all the wrong reasons. A report from Rich Ohrnberger alleged that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach’s meddling with Tom Brady and Byron Leftwich was part of the reason of the QB’s sudden retirement. A day after those rumors circulated, Bruce Arians addressed the media […]

The Washington Commanders announced the death of legendary wide receiver Charley Taylor at the age of 80. No information was given by the family regarding the circumstances of his demise. Dan Snyder (the controversial owner) and the Commanders released a statement about Charley Taylor’s death. “He represented the organization with excellence and class over three […]

Zion Williamson’s status has been one of the biggest enigmas of the 2021 season. No one except for those close to the star seems to know when he’ll return to action. Even the New Orleans Pelicans are out of the loop, with the way things have been reported. During All-Star Weekend, CJ McCollum, whom the […]

When the NBA’s official Top 75 list was announced for their 75th anniversary fans, many Houston Rockets fans were shocked that Tracy McGrady did not make the list. One of the greatest scorers of the 2000s, McGrady’s exclusion wasn’t was egregious as others like Dwight Howard, but it was still significant nonetheless. During the 2022 […]

After last year’s incredible showing, many New Yorkers hoped that the Knicks would be back to relevance. Behind an emerging Julius Randle and RJ Barrett turning into a star, everyone was hailing the return of New York. Getting swept in the first round by newly-crowned enemy of NYC Trae Young and the Hawks was seen […]

Allen Iverson is arguably one of the most influential players in NBA history. The legendary Philadelphia 76ers guard lit up the league in the early 2000s with his insane ball-handling skills, paving the way for high-scoring guards like Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry in the future. He was a basketball icon in every sense of […]

The NBA All-Star festivities are usually a pretty chill occasion for players attending. However, a new format for the Rising Stars Challenge paved the way for some competitive matches. However, for Chicago Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu, the competitive games brought forth an unfortunate result. After the game, Ayo Dosunmu revealed that he suffered a thumb […]

In an effort to spice up the All-Star Weekend, the NBA decided to make some changes to the Rising Stars format. Aside from the new four-team, single elimination tournament, the league added a new event: the Clorox Clutch Challenge. A pair of players will attempt shots from iconic places in the NBA, such as Ray […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us! As always, the first day of the three-day event has the Rising Stars Challenge, where the best young players in the league play together. This year, the NBA changed the format to a four-team tournament and a game where the first team to fifty points wins. The result […]

Kirk Cousins’ status with the Minnesota Vikings has been one of the main talking points of the offseason. With a new coach and general manager in place, it seemed unclear at first whether the new heads would stick with the quarterback of the last regime. Recent reports, though, reveal that the franchise will stick with […]

Earlier in the day, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant caught significant heat from his fans after he was seen downing a bottle of tequila on a private plane on an Instagram livestream. Many fans scolded Morant and told him to stay away from drinking. Some even berated Morant from drinking in public. Morant would send […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ biggest issue throughout his entire career has been injury after injury. The former 4th-overall pick has proven that he can be a valuable piece to any roster, but he hasn’t been able to keep himself healthy in the last few years. Now, a trade to the Washington Wizards will hopefully be the fresh […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ run to a Super Bowl appearance was magical. Behind a revived Joe Burrow, a receiving core to be envied by many teams and a defense that stood tall against many red zone scares, they crashed their way into the big game. However, they fell short in the end, losing to a star-studded […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of an incredibly dominant run in the NBA today. They have won 18 of their last 19 games, and have proven to be the best team in the NBA right now. Behind Devin Booker’s brilliance and Chris Paul’s steadying presence on the court, they are looking primed and […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rather successful 2021 – 22 campaign. After struggling to get above .500 to start the season, the team rattled off win after win midseason. Now, the team rests seven games above .500 before the 2022 All-Star break, with a clear chance to crack the top 4 […]

Duncan Robinson has been hailed as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league today. The Miami Heat marksman’s quick release and accuracy from deep have made him a deadly option since his arrival from the league. Now, Robinson has achieved 3-point shooting glory. The Heat swingman reached 700 made 3s in his career […]

Luka Doncic is a monster. The rest of the NBA is now realizing that the Dallas Mavericks star is a one-of-a-kind talent, a generational player who can turn around the franchise. His performance after the trade deadline goes to show the potential he can bring to the table. On Thursday night, Luka Doncic added to […]

One of golf’s most famous landmarks, the Oakland Hills Country Club, unfortunately burned down in a huge fire this Thursday. The Oakland Hills Country Club, located in Detroit, Michigan, is one of the oldest golf venues in the US. Built in 1922, its mostly wooden structure was one of the factors for it burning down […]

Entering the NBA, the biggest asset that LaMelo Ball had going for him was his passing. The Charlotte Hornets star was the most prolific passer of his draft class, with elite vision and the guts to attempt every pass in the book. Well into his second year, it’s safe to say that Ball’s playmaking has […]

Joe Burrow blossomed into a star in the postseason, bringing the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in over 30 years. However, in the final game, the team faltered when it mattered most, bowing to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 56. It was a sad end to a Cinderella […]

It finally caught up to them. The entire month of January, Cincinnati Bengals fans and bandwagoners knew the team’s biggest problems: it’s offensive line. A surprisingly stout two-sack game in the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs helped mask the stench of an abhorrent nine-sack game against the Titans. Despite their offensive line giving up […]

Eli Apple has slowly become one of NFL Twitter’s most hated players (along with some players). The Cincinnati Bengals cornerback made headlines for his incessant trash talking on Twitter. So when Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams destroyed the Bengals during Super Bowl 56, fans decided to mess with Apple one more time. Right […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ big moves have paid off. Acquiring star WR Odell Beckham Jr. from the Browns and Von Miller from the Broncos solidified the goal of the team: win the Super Bowl. Against an upstart Cincinnati Bengals team, the star-studded lineup came in and made huge plays when it mattered, earning a ring […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Cinderella season came to a tragic close on Super Bowl Sunday. Despite holding a four-point lead to start the second half, the offense sputtered out and the defense couldn’t hold on. The result was the Los Angeles Rams winning Super Bowl 56 on their home stadium. After the game, Bengals kicker Evan […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the most liked teams in the postseason, except for one player on the roster. Eli Apple, a former first-round pick, was the subject of ridicule during the playoffs after his comments about the New Orleans Saints, among other things. So when his team lost in Super Bowl to the […]