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The MLB is in the midst of a dire crisis. Rumors of a potential lockout circulated even before the end of the 2021 MLB playoffs, but were dismissed by most. However, with the MLBPA and the owners being unable to meet in the middle, talks regarding a new CBA have stalled. Guys like New York […]

The gap between small-market and big-market teams in the NBA is often talked about amongst fans. Whether it’s attracting free agents or media attention, the unfortunate reality is that big-market teams like the Lakers or Knicks will get more fanfare than small-market teams like the Bucks. This is why many outsider fans were seemingly surprised […]

There are only a handful of players in the league that teams would do anything to get their hands on. LeBron James is one of those players. So when the Lakers superstar announced that he would play for any team that drafted his son Bronny, every fan had their interest piqued, including Dallas Mavericks fans. […]

Rudy Gobert’s defense has been a surprisingly polarizing topic amongst NBA circles. There’s a certain segment of the fanbase that believes that the Utah Jazz star isn’t deserving of his Defensive Player of the Year awards. For every Gobert slander, though, there will be analytics fans that believe he’s the real deal. One of the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired CJ McCollum during the trade deadline to bolster their roster. While the move unintentionally revealed some turmoil with regards to Zion Williamson, there’s no doubt that the move is an improvement on the court. McCollum’s scoring and playmaking is a much-needed breath of fresh air for the team. Case in […]

LeBron James’ signature move is the chasedown block. Since his rookie year, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has made a living out of terrorizing opponents from behind, catching them by surprise. However, LeBron is also a pretty decent traditional rim protector when the situation calls for it. Against the Clippers, LeBron James showed off his […]

James Harden’s step back move is one of the most feared moves in the NBA. The Sixers star’s ability to create separation out of this air and launch a fairly accurate deep ball is dangerous as hell. Combined with his finishing at the rim and penchant for drawing fouls, and he’s easily the most infuriating […]

Rumors of Sean McVay retiring after Super Bowl 56 to pursue an NFL TV analyst career started long before the game even started. However, the Rams head coach immediately shot down those rumors,  finally making that decision official on Friday night. With that in mind, TV executives are pivoting towards two new candidates. Tom Brady, […]

James Harden’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers has to be one of the most highly-anticipated events in Philly history. The former MVP was acquired by the Sixers in a blockbuster trade deadline deal that sent disgruntled star Ben Simmons to Brooklyn. The Joel Embiid-Harden pairing has been highly touted as one of the best in […]

Patrick Beverley’s trash talk antics is a polarizing topic amongst fans. On one hand, fans feel like the Timberwolves guard can go overboard at times, especially when he talks smack against some stars. However, other fans are endeared to Beverley’s bulldog style of play on and off the court. One thing’s for sure, though: P-Bev […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the most physically dominant players in the NBA today. The Milwaukee Bucks star’s insane blend of athleticism, power, and height has made him arguably the toughest player to guard today. Many feel that he’s a player that could’ve played in any era due to how dominant he was. According […]

James Wiseman’s return from a knee injury has been highly-anticipated by Golden State Warriors fans everywhere. The 2020 second-overall pick has missed the entirety of the season due to the injury. With the team lacking some size, his return to the court can only mean good things for them. On Friday night, the Warriors announced […]

Daniil Medvedev has had a wild day. On a personal level, Thursday has been one of the best moments of his life: Novak Djokovic’s loss in Dubai meant he was guaranteed to be the No. 1 player in the ATP. However, his home country of Russia is mired in conflict, as they have invaded Ukraine. […]

Anthony Edwards has been a treat to watch on and off the court. The Minnesota Timberwolves sophomore has been incredible this season, but his off-court interviews have quickly become must-watch TV. Edwards’ penchant for cracking jokes and being unabashedly himself has endeared him to many fans. After the Timberwolves’ huge upset win over Ja Morant […]

If you had told an NBA fan last year that DeMar DeRozan being moved to the Chicago Bulls would be the catalyst for his MVP season, he’d likely call you crazy. That move was polarizing amongst NBA circles, with many fans being split between being a downright terrible move to a decent move at least. […]

It’s no secret that Patrick Beverley is one of the more… entertaining characters in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard’s loudmouth attitude can certainly rub some fans the wrong way. However, no one can deny that he’s incredibly hilarious to watch as a neutral fan. After the Timberwolves upset Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, […]

The Boston Celtics have been outright insane these past few games. A team that seemingly lacked an identity earlier in the year has blossomed into one of the stingiest defenses in the league. Their stout defense, along with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown keeping the offense rolling, is the reason for their nine wins in […]

DeMar DeRozan. Oh boy. The Chicago Bulls superstar headed into All-Star weekend with an insane streak of high-scoring games. Opposing fans were hoping that the All-Star break would ice DeRozan and make him come back down to earth. As it turns out, the break didn’t do much to deter DeMar. With the Bulls returning to […]

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 […]