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LeBron James, man. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar proved that he still got what it takes to be the best player in the league against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron poured in a massive 56-point performance to will his team to a comeback win to attempt to salvage their season. After the game, Alex Caruso, […]

When you think of LeBron James, you don’t usually think of three-point shots. Sure, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has made his fair share of iconic three-point shots. However, LeBron is a pretty good three-point shooter in his own right. There’s no question that if the situation called for it, he can drain attempts from […]

Stephen Curry has a penchant for hitting the craziest circus shots during a game. The Golden State Warriors star isn’t afraid to shoot any type of shot from anywhere. When you’re the greatest shooter in the planet, why wouldn’t you try the shots that Curry routinely attempts? Against the Lakers, the Warriors star showed off […]

Look away, Sacramento Kings fans. The much-maligned franchise has been the butt of many NBA jokesters for a long time now. Somehow, someway, the Kings have always been, well… bad. Even when they had studs like DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreek Hill, and currently De’Aaron Fox, they have failed to be successful. This season is shaping up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason trade for Russell Westbrook was extremely polarizing at the time. Fans were split on whether this trade would actually help them win a championship. Halfway into the season, it’s become increasingly clear that the trade was a dud for the franchise. Sitting at 27 – 35, the Lakers are nowhere […]

What was supposed to be a memorable moment for Coach K and the Blue Devils faithful became a memory they’d rather forget. In what shapes up to be Mike Krzyzewski’s final home game, Duke University lost to old-time rivals University of North Carolina 94 – 81. It was not the send-off fans were hoping to […]

It the end of the trade deadline, most fans didn’t have high expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. Sure, they did trade for CJ McCollum at the buzzer, but most people deemed that it wouldn’t be enough to move the needle. With Zion Williamson still on the mend, many expected them to languish at the […]

Cam Johnson’s Friday night performance was something to behold. Without Chris Paul, the young forward took the brunt of the scoring load for the Phoenix Suns, scoring a career-high 38 points on nine triples against Julius Randle and the New York Knicks. However, his final three was the most pivotal, sinking a DEEP three-pointer at […]

DeMarcus Cousins is having a renaissance with the Denver Nuggets. After being signed for the rest of the season, the former Pelicans and Kings star is proving he’s still got what it takes to be a great NBA player. He’s been a vital part for the team keeping themselves afloat despite their injuries. His masterpiece, […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks shaped up to be a tense occasion. It’s not because of the quality of the teams, though that played a little factor. The biggest storyline heading into the game was Grayson Allen, who made an enemy out of Bulls fans after a nasty foul on […]

James Harden’s run with the Philadelphia 76ers has started off better than most fans expected. The former Brooklyn Nets star and two-time MVP returned to his world-breaking ways in his new team, leading the team to a 4-0 record since being traded there. He’s been a breath of fresh air after the Ben Simmons debacle. […]

Being a mop boy is one of the more underrated jobs on any basketball court. With players dripping sweat on the slick wooden floor, mopping the court constantly is a way to avoid dangerous falls from players. During the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder, a few mop boys learned about […]

Chicago Bulls fans continue to be thankful for DeMar DeRozan’s presence everyday. The former Raptors and Spurs swingman is having a renaissance like no other with his new team, barging his way into MVP conversations with insane scoring performances. He’s brought much-needed basketball success to a city starved with wins for the last few years. […]

James Harden and Joel Embiid just became the most deadly duo in the NBA today. The former joined up with Embiid after the Brooklyn Nets traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons. Now, two MVP candidates reside in Philly, making things a lot more scary for the Eastern Conference. It’s about to even […]

Amari Cooper’s free agency status has been the biggest question surrounding the Dallas Cowboys this off-season. Despite Cooper’s status as one of the better wide-outs in the league, the franchise seems to be leaning towards keeping Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb for 2022. According to this rumor from Sports Illustrated, there’s a big reason why […]

The WNBA has come under fire recently for some sanctions they imposed on the New York Liberty. The team’s owners, Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, reportedly chartered flights for the team last season. This, apparently, was in violation of the league’s collective bargaining agreement. As a result, the Liberty nearly got their franchise revoked. […]

Amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion, ESL has taken their own measures in protesting for Ukraine. Following in the footsteps of Blast Premier, ESL has announced that they are banning organizations with “ties to the Russian government” from playing in ESL Pro League 15. Thus far, they have identified Virtus.Pro and […]

This has been a disastrous season for the Los Angeles Lakers. There’s no other way around it. When you have LeBron James on your team, anything other than a Finals appearance is a failure. Failing to make the playoffs? That’s basically akin to catastrophe for any LeBron team. In LeBron’s tenure in LA, the Lakers […]

Charles Barkley has always been an outspoken person when it comes to, well, everything. The former NBA legend turned TV personality has had his fair share of moments where he goes off on a tangent. However, his latest declaration regarding the Los Angeles Lakers might be his most hilarious masterpiece so far. During their critically […]

Melvin Gordon was one of the bright spots for the Denver Broncos’ offense last season. Despite the offense being… well, not good, Gordon’s stellar ground game kept the team afloat for most of the season. With Gordon’s contract expiring this year, the franchise faces a major decision on their running back. If it was up […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in a weird situation with their wide receivers this offseason. With major free agents like Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, it’s inevitable that one of their top wide-outs will be moving on to a different team next season. The common consensus is that Cooper is the untouchable one, due to his […]

Bam Adebayo has been a revelation for the Miami Heat. The former lottery pick has developed into one of the most versatile big men in the league, with the ability to do most things on the court. He’s a big reason why his team is currently in the running to be the best team in […]

Shabazz Muhammad is one of the many lottery picks Minnesota Timberwolves fans wouldn’t want to talk about. The 14th overall pick in 2013, Muhammad would show flashes of brilliance on the offensive side of the ball. However, his measly defense cost him a spot on the team, and eventually, the league. Despite that, Shabazz Muhammad […]

Trevor Bauer’s career has been a wild rollercoaster thus far. The latest addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher’s story is a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit filed against him last year. After this lawsuit was made public, the league placed Bauer on administrative leave, as coverage of the case started to spread. Now, the Dodgers […]

For more than a decade, many NBA fans have been clamoring for one thing: The return of the Seattle SuperSonics. An issue surrounding Seattle’s home stadium in 2008 led to the franchise being sold to Oklahoma City, forming the Thunder today. Since then, many fans have been patiently awaiting the Sonics’ comeback. With the league […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ career has been riddled with ups and downs. From being a headache in Sacramento to legitimate MVP candidate in New Orleans to barely getting 10-day contracts, Cousins has experienced it all. His latest trip sent him to the Denver Nuggets, rejoining his former Kings coach Michael Malone. The Nuggets were impressed with his […]

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 […]