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The NBA world was rocked a few days ago when eighteen former players were charged of defrauding the NBA. These former players, which include notable names such as Glen Davis, Tony Allen, and former lottery pick Terrence Williams, allegedly used the NBA’s health care policy to make a quick buck. Spencer Haywood, an NBA Hall […]

The Toronto Raptors are… a work in progress. After trading away long-time franchise player Kyle Lowry, the team has fully committed to a rebuild around their young core. The Raptors drafted Scottie Barnes fourth overall this, who joins Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby as the cornerstones of the team. Raptors head coach Nick […]

Filipino NBA fans are in for a treat when the NBA season starts, when the Houston Rockets host the Utah Jazz on October 28. This will mark the first time two players of Filipino descent face off, as Rockets rookie Jalen Green takes on Jazz sixth man Jordan Clarkson. In honor of this, the Rockets […]

With the world slowly starting to return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA is looking to bring back an annual tradition: the overseas exhibition games. The Dallas Mavs have some ideas on where they want to play if it does come back, and it’s sure to make their star Luka Doncic extremely happy. […]

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a devastating blow to their season when starting quarterback Russell Wilson had a gruesome finger sprain against the Rams. Reports surfaced that the Seahawks QB could undergo surgery to repair the badly sprained finger. Now, Wilson revealed that he has indeed gone through surgery to repair his injury. In his first […]

Everyone that follows the NBA knows that Skip Bayless loves to hate on LeBron James. Now, as the Los Angeles Lakers star was ranked number two all-time by USA Today, the Fox Sports analyst went on a tirade against LeBron. Bayless ranted about LeBron’s placement in the ranking on UNDISPUTED, insisting that the ranking was […]

It’s no secret that Jimmy Butler loves coffee. During the 2020 NBA bubble, the Miami Heat forward ran a coffee service inside the bubble and charged 20 dollars apiece. And recently, Butler said that his post-retirement plans involve him in the coffee business. The man really loves his caffeine. In a recent interview with GQ, […]

The Ben Simmons-Philadelphia 76ers saga has been the highlight (or lowlight, for Sixers fans) of the off-season. Fans, players, and analysts have all chimed in on who’s right or wrong in this debacle. Add Kevin Hart to that list of notables who gave their two cents on the topic. Appearing on the All the Smoke […]

Marcus Smart has a tendency to become chippy with other players, and a recent Boston Celtics practice proved that his jawing doesn’t discriminate. Jay King of The Athletic revealed that Smart and Celtics teammate Grant Williams got into an argument during practice. According to center Robert Williams, the reason was because: “Grant was flopping and […]

The strict vaccination laws in New York City could potentially be stricter, and that is bad news for the unvaccinated NBA players right now. Currently, New York laws mandate that employees in New York must be vaccinated to enter their premises. That includes the NBA teams in the Big Apple, the Knicks and the Brooklyn […]

Toronto Raptors fans are still getting used to the fact that Kyle Lowry is no longer with the Toronto Raptors. Apparently, even those in the organization still forget that from time to time, including coach Nick Nurse. Speaking to the media before the Raptors’ pre-season tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers, Nurse was asked about his […]

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena made history in Game 1 of their American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, and he did it in spectacular fashion. The Rays were already up 4-0 over the Red Sox during the bottom of the seventh inning. With two outs already on the board, Arozarena made […]

Jimmy Butler and Mark Wahlberg might be the most unlikely friendship in the NBA. Dating back to Butler’s days in Chicago, the now Miami Heat forward has had a tight relationship with the Hollywood actor. The two have gone on trips together. Butler actually trained Wahlberg’s daughter. Butler and Wahlberg are basically tied to each […]

Kyrie Irving’s status in the league is no secret to anyone. Unless Irving changes his stance about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the Brooklyn Nets guard will miss all of the Nets’ home games this season. It’s a big blow to a team with legitimate championship aspirations this season. At least one segment in the Nets […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a huge blow in Week 3 when star running back Christian McCaffrey went down with a hamstring injury early in their game against the Houston Texans. The Panthers expected the running back to be out of commission for a few weeks, but McCaffrey thinks that his hamstring is ready to go […]

Another NBA name has made the headlines for reasons related to COVID-19, but this one is a little more serious than the conspiracy theories of Kyrie Irving. Lazar Hayward, who was a teammate of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2012 NBA Finals run, was arrested on Monday. Hayward and a […]

Astute fans may have noticed that new Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has something different about him with his new team. KUZ 😎@kylekuzma | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/JfsWAyGlPb — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 7, 2021 Yep, you guessed it: Kuzma changed his number! After donning number 0 for the Los Angeles Lakers for his entire career, Kuzma […]

Bucs QB Tom Brady and Pats coach Bill Belichick have a long storied history together. Now, facing each other for the first time in each other’s career, one would expect the two to share a moment together after the game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots faced off in Week 4, marking […]

It seems like for Stephen A. Smith, Anthony Davis isn’t doing enough for the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith went off on the Lakers center on First Take, criticizing Davis on his conditioning during the off-season. (via First Take on Twitter) “How could you have a teammate like LeBron, that just delivered […]

Luka Doncic has been incredible for the Dallas Mavericks. In his three seasons with the Mavs, he has proven himself to be an elite scorer and playmaker. Doncic is undeniably one of the best players in the NBA right now. However, one former NBA coach thinks Doncic is even better than that. Speaking on Shannon […]

The Green Bay Packers may have triumphed against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 4 tilt, but they lost an important piece of their lineup in Jaire Alexander. The Packers cornerback had to be carted off the field after a collison with Steelers running back Najee Harris. (via Ryan Wood) That’s Jaire Alexander riding a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady made history this Sunday, and he did it against some familiar faces. Against his former team, the New England Patriots, Brady tied the all-time passing yards record. The Buccaneers quarterback did this off of a 28-yard completion to wide receiver Mike Evans. (via NFL) .@TomBrady is now the all-time […]

Urban Meyer just can’t catch a break. First, his Jacksonville Jaguars stumble to a 0-4 start to the season, capped by a devastating loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, a scandalous video of Meyer having some “fun” at an Ohio bar goes viral, and the Jaguars coach is the butt of memes clowning on him. […]

DeAndre Jordan may have been able to leverage his way into a starting role with the Brooklyn Nets. With the Los Angeles Lakers, though, there will be days Jordan won’t even be able to get on the court. Head coach Frank Vogel detailed in an news presser that all of the new Laker players have […]

The Toronto Raptors have gotten themselves a good one in Scottie Barnes, it seems. The rookie forward has already endeared himself to the franchise with his commitment and energy. Now, fans are getting glimpses of just how good the rookie can be on the court. Toronto travelled to London for their annual open practice there. […]

There’s a lot of hype around the Detroit Pistons right now. They drafted Cade Cunningham first overall in the latest NBA draft (a move that Cunningham actually looked forward to), and they are looking to the Oklahoma State alum to lead the franchise. However, if this report is to be believed, then Pistons fans should […]

Urban Meyer’s NFL career is off to a rough start. His Jacksonville Jaguars have lost their first four games of the season, capped by a heartbreaking collapse against the Cincinnati Bengals. Many have already doubted Meyer’s ability to transition successfully to the pro league, but the Jaguars coach has one staunch believer in Tim Tebow. […]

Last year, Evan Fournier made headlines last season for a rather peculiar tweet. The then newly-acquired Boston Celtics forward asked the team’s fans to search up his last name on Google. Now, as a member of the New York Knicks, Fournier isn’t inclined to make that same proposition to Knicks fans. When asked by Knicks […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has long been rumored to be on his way out of Chicago for a long time. Now, with his proverbial back to the wall in Week 4 of the ongoing season, his latest decision could make or break his coaching career. With veteran quarterback Andy Dalton still nursing a […]

We need to talk about the anti-vaxxers in the NBA. Before anyone tries to complain: the vaccine is actually effective. A quick Google search should land you with many peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of these shots. These studies were made by actual professionals who studied viruses their entire lives and do this for a […]

The NBA has a big vaccination issue. Well, it’s not big because of how many players are unvaccinated – recent reports say that 95% of players are vaccinated against COVID-19. The issue is that the 5% are loud minorities who happen to be big names in the NBA. Kyrie Irving, Bradley Beal, and Andrew Wiggins […]

Monday Night Football this week is set to have a clash of some of the NFL’s biggest stars. Two All-Pro talents Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins are going against each other in Week 4, and the mind games are already starting this early. When asked if Ramsey […]

After the Dallas Mavericks had a disastrous first-round exit in the 2021 NBA playoffs, many Mavs fans pointed their accusatory finger at Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian forward drew criticism from fans and analysts due to his dismal performance. However, it seems that Porzingis has moved past the screaming fans online. According to KP, he understands […]

Aaron Jones has had a hell of a season in the NFL. The Green Bay Packers running back has had a stellar showing in the last two games, including a four-touchdown game against the Detroit Lions in Week 2. His performance in Week 2 and 3 helped the Packers recover from a brutal showing against […]

The Brooklyn Nets are currently the favorites to win it all next season. With their Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, there’s virtually no one that can stop the Nets… except for injuries. Harden, the team’s primary playmaker, was a shell of himself in the 2021 playoffs due to a hamstring […]

When the Toronto Raptors dealt long-time All-Star Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat, it felt like the Raptors lost more than they have gained. Such is the nature of trades that start a rebuild. However, it seems that Lowry’s departure may have helped one particular Raptor: Pascal Siakam. Fred VanVleet, Lowry’s former backcourt partner, explained […]

Load management and limiting a star player’s minutes in the regular season is the hot new thing in the NBA. For Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum, though, he’d rather play more minutes if given the chance. When asked about potentially playing less in the regular season, the Blazers guard had this to say. (via […]

Week 4 of the NFL is off to a spicy start, as the Cincinnati Bengals escape the Jacksonville Jaguars 24 – 21 in regulation. The win was thanks in large part to a genius audible by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. The game winning play. Jacksonville rolls the dice and Burrow checks to the perfect answer. […]

Stephen Curry had an outstanding 2020 – 2021 season for the Golden State Warriors. Curry averaged a career-high 32 points per game on 48.2 field goal percentage and 42.1 from three, along with 5.8 assists per game and 5.5 rebounds per game. That insane performance was the reason the Warriors didn’t fall flat last season. […]