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As the Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone, there were some rumblings he treated star player Jamal Murray differently than everyone else. However, Bill Simmons feels that there is more to the story than that. On his podcast, he explained something rather interesting regarding why Malone was fired. “I wonder if Jamal Murray is […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 133-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors was the final straw that broke their backs—or if their backs had been broken before. For Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer, this has been a situation they’re all too familiar with. After Budenholzer reacted to Michael Malone being fired before the game, some might suggest […]

In a season unlike any other, it keeps getting crazier. After Malone was fired by the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns might be the next team to make a move. During a 35-44 season, head coach Mike Budenholzer could be on the hot seat. There have been rumors of Budenholzer’s job security throughout the season. […]

When the Chicago Bears traded for Joe Thuney, it caught general manager Ryan Poles by surprise. Although the trade was a done deal, Poles didn’t think it would happen with the Kansas City Chiefs. “I thought it was going to get turned down, to be honest with you,” Poles said via Adam Jahns of The […]

Even when the Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their next head coach, Jaylon Johnson knew what to expect. After all, Chicago had an underwhelming 2024 campaign. Despite drafting rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and securing free agents, the 5-12 record didn’t match the talent. While there were organizational issues, there was also an underachieving mentality […]

As Florida basketball won the 2025 NCAA national title, Walter Clayton Jr was awarded the Most Outstanding Player. He was a stud in the Final Four, as well as the second half of the title game. However, he had more praise coming his way courtesy of Mike O’Donnell. "That run cemented his legacy as a […]

Even though the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler era has undergone massive success, Gilbert Arenas seems to think the opposite. The majority of his criticism though is because of how elite Stephen Curry has been. After the latter won Western Conference Player of the Week after posting nearly 40 points per game in a […]

Recency bias might’ve taken over Shannon Sharpe’s line of thinking. After the Los Angeles Lakers whooped the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, the former All-Pro tight end predicted who would win a playoff match between the two. “Tiebreakers, code breakers, windbreakers. Lakers in 5,” Sharpe said. Sharpe’s comments aren’t surprising, as he has supported the […]

Although Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has shattered records and done so consistently, the NBA grind might be catching up to him. In his 21st season, he has played 67 games and will likely secure more awards. Not to mention, the Lakers are vying for the third seed in the Western Conference. Still, James […]

One of the main proponents of the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic was general manager Rob Pelinka. However, as he was assessing the trade, he grew concern for Austin Reaves. The former Oklahoma guard has excelled with the ball in his hands. If they were to bring in Doncic, that would take the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves isn’t afraid of being the underdog. After all, Reaves is having a monster breakout season, and it has surprised some. Unfortunately though, because of Reaves being white, there’s a feeling around the NBA that explained to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “You know, as a white guy in the NBA, I […]

When the initial Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade surfaced, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves thought it was Davis joking around. “First thing, I was like, ‘Oh this is [false],” Reaves said via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “‘He got hacked.’” Instantly, Reaves’ phone began to flood with incoming texts. “The group message started going crazy,” […]

After Jayden Quaintance decommitted from Kentucky basketball and joined Arizona State, the former 5-star recruit will return to Lexington, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. Following a 13-19 season by the Sun Devils, Quaintance is ready to return to where he originally wanted to go. Not to mention, Arizona State only won four games […]

The New Orleans Saints have the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Even with their pick being out of the Top 5, NFL insider Albert Breer sees Shedeur Sanders landing on Bourbon Street. “The most interesting pocket of picks for Sanders, I think, would be from Nos. 6 through 9, where you have […]

Even though Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed a $500 million contract, the New York Mets were rumored to pursue the big-time slugger. However, he’s sticking with the Toronto Blue Jays. Still, the Mets’ pursuit was a deciding factor in a major “what if” scenario. Buster Olney of ESPN explained what New York felt about its mission […]

Who will the New York Giants use their No. 3 draft pick on in the 2025 NFL Draft? NFL insider Adam Schefter feels that Abdul Carter could be on their list of options. During his podcast, he got a text from an inside source regarding what took place with the Giants and Carter. “The text […]

When the Portland Trail Blazers and Chauncey Billups had interest in a reunion, the franchise felt the same way about their general manager, Joe Cronin. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Cronin and the Trail Blazers agreed to a multi-year contract. Compared to last season, the team has 14 more wins, and are sitting at 35-44 […]

Although Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a slight breakout for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2023-24 season, he’s on another surge this season. He’s played in 78 games and started in only ten of them. While the statistics don’t scream “amazing”, his impact is being felt across the board. Teammates like Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid have […]

With all the twists and turns of the Chicago Bears season, Caleb Williams has been the main constant. That even caught general manager Ryan Poles’s attention. Although Williams was sacked seven times in a Bears loss, that was a microcosm of what he dealt with. He dealt with his head coach being fired, and some […]

Although Geno Smith signed with the Las Vegas Raiders for other reasons, Tom Brady was a major proponent of his decision. Since the latter has been involved in the Raiders’ front-office decisions, he knows what to look for. As being dubbed the greatest quarterback to ever play, he sees something in Smith. When the former […]

When Geno Smith signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, some thought it was because the Seattle Seahawks didn’t pay him enough. Interestingly, though, there is more to the story than that. With first-year head coach Mike Macdonald, he led Seattle to a 10-7 record and nearly made the playoffs. Still, there was a clear disconnect […]

Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden reacted immediately to Walter Clayton Jr’s crazy 34-point game in the Final Four. In between the Final Four and the national title game, there was some time to reflect. As a result, Golden sat down with Andy Katz and explained his thoughts on Clayton’s clutch gene. "I'm just so […]

Although players come and go, championships last forever, at least to UConn women’s basketball alum Diana Taurasi and current guard Paige Bueckers. After UConn women’s basketball won their 12th national title, it was the first for Bueckers. After a hectic career riddled with individual success and injury, it couldn’t have come at a better time. […]

Plenty of players have shown an affinity for Madison Square Garden. Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker is no different. When the Suns took on the New York Knicks, it was another must-win game for the Valley of the Sun. However, after a 112-98 loss, there were some questions. After Booker was rumored to be […]

Before the Phoenix Suns game against the New York Knicks, they are riding a five-game losing streak. It hasn’t pleased point guard Tyus Jones and head coach Mike Budenholzer at all. Following Friday’s game, Jones thinks that his team has a ways to go to get back to winning ways. "We were obviously trying to […]

When JuJu Watkins tore her ACL, the entire NCAA basketball world was in shock. USC women’s basketball took a massive hit with their sophomore guard being ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. However, Watkins joined College Gameday and explained her thought process heading into the recovery process. “I’m a firm believer in everything […]

Both Cooper Flagg and JuJu Watkins continue to make NCAA basketball headlines, as both players won their respective Wooden Awards. For Duke basketball, Flagg had a historic season with his squad. As a freshman, he racked up multiple awards. Some of those include ACC Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and becoming […]

The Dallas Cowboys have many question marks around them. Following a brutal 2024 season, they are hoping to land some quality pieces in the NFL Draft. Luckily for them, ESPN presented an idea about drafting two players from respective College Football Playoff teams. “The Cowboys’ draft plan should revolve around building up the offense and […]

It’s not often that a freshman can dominate like Sarah Strong has. In the case of UConn women’s basketball though, they have had plenty of dominant freshmen. For instance, Strong joined Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart in UConn women’s basketball history. She became one of three players all-time to score 20+ points in a Final […]

While there were some positives to Shedeur Sanders’s Pro Day, there were also some concerns from others. One of them was involving the Colorado football quarterback’s hitches and double-taps in his workout. Lot of double-taps and hitches from Shedeur today, NFL defenders close windows quickly, this was a concerning workout pic.twitter.com/kzdrPotorl — John Frascella (Football) […]

The Golden State Warriors are riding high on a five-game winning streak. Although point guard Stephen Curry has scored 125 points over the last three games, there is more to the story. Following the game, Curry made a championship declaration about the Warriors. After that response, the superstar elaborated more on his point. “We’re playing […]

After UCLA women’s basketball was on the wrong side of history, UConn made easy work of them. The 85-51 loss was a big pill to swallow for one of the No. 1 seeds in the tournament, especially for Cori Close. The Bruins head coach led her team to the Big Ten conference championship. After UCLA […]

Maya Moore and Sue Bird recently earned Hall of Fame honors, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The announcement doesn’t come as much of a surprise, considering both players have had Hall of Fame-worthy careers. Both Moore and Bird are two of the WNBA’s greatest players ever. For Bird, she was a 13-time All-Star and […]

When UConn women’s basketball forward Azzi Fudd recommitted to the Huskies, it meant that Paige Bueckers would play alongside her, one last time. Following the Huskies thrashing of UCLA, 85-51, Bueckers explained via ESPN how she felt about Fudd’s performance. From missing an entire season to an ACL injury to dropping 19 PTS in her […]

When Stephen Curry dropped 52 points for the Golden State Warriors, some thought it would be for one game. However, like many, head coach Steve Kerr witnessed the sustained success. Over three games, Curry dropped a combined 125 points. In the 118-104 win over the Denver Nuggets, the point guard dropped 36 points. Following the […]

For over five years, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have had winning ways. In the 2024-25 season, it has been anything but. Although love might be keeping Booker with the Suns, it hasn’t made matters any easier. Following a 123-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, it marked a 35-42 record for Phoenix. […]

In his first game since March 16, Bradley Beal’s 1-point dud had some brutal fan reactions. Not to mention, the Phoenix Suns ended up losing Friday’s contest, 123-103 to the Boston Celtics. Following the game, Beal explained to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin regarding his first game back. Bradley Beal says his left hamstring feels good after […]

After Bradley Beal returned for the Phoenix Suns, his first game back didn’t go as expected. In 30 minutes of action, he posted only one point, four rebounds, and five assists. As the Suns are in the thick of the play-in race, they are inching further and further away from it. Although Kevin Durant has […]

Although the Phoenix Suns are in the hunt for a play-in spot, this season has been one to forget. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal should register more than the 35 wins they have. However, there have been a multitude of issues this season. For starters, the Suns benched Beal at […]