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Being a popular player in any sports league is a little terrifying. The attention, obviously, is great, as well as the pay. However, there will often be fans who don’t quite understand the concept of personal space. Or there are also crazy fans who will do anything to interact with their favorite players. For Arizona […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA today. They don’t quite have the talent yet to hang with the best teams on a consistent basis. However, the potential for this team is massive. With young prospects like Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa alongside Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Fred VanVleet, […]

Damian Lillard and trade rumors: name a more iconic duo. The Portland Trail Blazers star has been the subject of speculation for as long as he’s been with the team. Countless fans and “analysts” have advocated for Lillard to stay with his original or, more popularly, for Lillard to demand a trade. For other members […]

After a brief three-year stint in Chicago, former Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is returning to the Chiefs as a quarterbacks coach. It’s a move that surprised some fans, especially since it was possible for Nagy to still be coaching for some teams. However, at least one valuable player for KC is excited to […]

The Dallas Cowboys organization has been under scrutiny in the last few days. News about owner Jerry Jones paying a $2.4 million settlement to his cheerleaders amid allegations of voyeurism. Jones came out a few days later to defend the settlement, saying it was in the best interest of both parties. However, newer and more […]

The NFL Draft Combine is a pivotal moment for most teams in the league. It’s an opportunity for them to get an in-depth look at the players, as they go through a rigorous set of physical drills. However, the Los Angeles Rams seemingly have other plans for this year’s draft combine. According to Jourdan Rodrigue, […]

Kyrie Irving has been having a wild 2021 – 22 season. The Brooklyn Nets star has been a pretty controversial figure due to his stance about the COVID-19 vaccine and the ramifications of that on his playing time. However, when he’s been able to step on the court, he’s still the same dazzling ballhandler and […]

Free throws are often the most boring parts of basketball games. In a very fast-paced game with a lot of moving parts every second, the lull of a lone guy shooting uncontested 15-footers is kind of, well, boring. However… Chicago Bulls center Tristan Thompson unintentionally found a way to make this mundane trip interesting. First, […]

College basketball is often full of intense, unpredictable action. The whole appeal of March Madness is the potential for a big upset by a relatively unknown program. On Saturday night, we got a preview of just how crazy the upcoming tournament can be, with Gonzaga taking part in a historic yet embarrassing day. Gonzaga, the […]

Prior to the All-Star break, Toronto Raptors fans were riding a massive high. Two of their young guys (Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa) were selected to the Rising Stars contest, while Fred VanVleet earned his first All-Star selection. Add to that a massive streak of games with wins against Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta, and it […]

The Boston Red Sox may have had their supposed spring training cancelled due to the lockout, but a minor league affiliate of their made the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Brett Netzer, a minor leaguer for the team, was released after an absurd series of racist, homophobic, and anti-Semitic tweets. Brett Netzer’s Twitter meltdown […]

The Toronto Raptors have fallen flat on their faces after the All-Star break. After an eight-game streak against some of the better teams in the league, Fred VanVleet and co. got blown out in consecutive games by the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks. It was a brutal reality check for a young team. However, […]

After a rocky start to the season, Trae Young is back to his icy form. The Atlanta Hawks star has found a different gear this season, continuing his normal production while trying to push the team back into the playoffs. His scoring and playmaking have been as amazing as it has always been. Against a […]

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 […]