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The Jimmy Butler era is off to a great start for the Golden State Warriors. He posted 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in his second game. He also shot 12-15 from the free-throw line. Still, Butler joined the Kevin Durant club in his second game with the Warriors. Butler doesn’t care about that. […]

Legends come and go in the NBA, but Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has always been fascinated with Hubie Brown. The latter spent 15 seasons as a head coach in the NBA/ABA. He brought a certain knowledge, wisdom, and clarity to basketball that many haven’t seen. As Brown broadcasted his final game on Sunday, […]

As numerous Phoenix Suns players have refuted a toxic locker room, Kevin Durant is the newest player to be added to that list. Most of the rumors have surrounded him, as the team nearly sent him to another team at the trade deadline. The initial claim came from ESPN and senior writer Ramona Shelburne. Regardless, […]

The San Francisco 49ers season didn’t end the way anyone wanted, especially quarterback Brock Purdy. As he finished his rookie season, he is eligible for a contract extension. For example, rumors have circulated about Purdy making roughly $55-60 million per year. Plenty of fans and even teammates have advocated for the former Iowa State quarterback. […]

The newest era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball now includes Luka Doncic. After the Lakers traded for Doncic towards the end of the NBA trade deadline, he’s drawn comparisons to Magic Johnson. They both have similar and flashy games. They’re both tall for the position, primary ball-handlers, and have made their teammates better. A former […]

When Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, the former Los Angeles Lakers star had some concerns. After Davis demanded that the Lakers trade for a center, he was the one who was sent away. Even with the team trying to trade for Mark Williams, that trade was rescinded unexpectedly. However, there was some […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers had a failed Mark Williams trade on Saturday, it sparked some concern about their newest player, Luka Doncic. The move for Williams was one to appease their new superstar. The athletic big is known for his rim protection, as well as interior presence. However, he’s been injury-prone, and the trade […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were emotional after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. One of those players was Justin Reid. The third-year safety for the team had gone back-to-back for Super Bowl wins. Funny enough, Reid made a bold three-peat declaration for the Chiefs this season. However, his squad came up short. […]

An AJ Brown touchdown celebration for the Philadelphia Eagles wasn’t the most eye-catching performance he had. Even though he posted three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown, his memorable moment came after the game. Brown put on his best motivational speaker hat when asked how his team played to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. “Our […]

On the heels of a back-to-back set, Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol made the most of his opportunity against the Denver Nuggets. He dropped 19 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in 30 minutes, all of which were season-highs. Bol has had a career resurgence since being with the Suns. Every time he stepped on […]

With 0.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter, fans exited the arena, but it was more than enough time for Grayson Allen to hit a 3-pointer that sent the Phoenix Suns to overtime. After the Utah Jazz went on a 22-5 in the final quarter, Allen’s heroics injected a jolt of life into the team […]

The 2024-25 Miami Heat and guard Terry Rozier have a similar sentiment about how the first 50 games of their season have been. “Super mediocre,” Rozier said, via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The 25-25 record should have an asterisk on it, considering what they dealt with. After the Heat traded Jimmy Butler in […]

The trade deadline came down to the wire for Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart and general manager, Zach Kleiman. After the Grizzlies traded Smart in a 3-team deal, reactions poured in. Many of which were fired at Memphis, roasting them for the trade. Although no one understood the move, Kleiman certainly did. He explained more […]

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is a fan of Brian Schottenheimer. When the Cowboys officially hired Schottenheimer to be their next head coach, it raised some eyebrows. However, Jones remains confident in what his first-year head coach can do. He explained more to The Athletic’s NFL insider Dianna Russini at the NFL […]

The Natasha Cloud and Phoenix Mercury trade was one that many didn’t expect. Although the Mercury made a massive trade for Alyssa Thomas, someone of Cloud’s character and skill wasn’t expected to be part of the move. In her lone year with the team, she made an immediate impression on her teammates and the fanbase. […]

Over the past 24 hours, the Phoenix Suns have had reports of a toxic locker room. However, head coach Mike Budenholzer wasn’t buying any of it. Although the initial report came from ESPN, Suns players refuted the toxic locker room environment. Some of it was because of trade rumors involving Kevin Durant. Some of the […]

With the NBA trade deadline a little over 24 hours from being complete, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal remains on the roster. However, it doesn’t come to general manager, James Jones’s surprise. Although there were plenty of trade rumors surrounding Beal and the Suns, he was never dealt. When Jones spoke to reporters before Friday’s […]

Ever since teams inquired about Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant in a possible trade, once again, are the talk of the NBA. Like previous times, it hasn’t been good publicity. After ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania reported that a 3-team deal nearly took place, Durant refused. It would’ve been between the Miami Heat, the Golden […]

The aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade is being felt by Dallas Mavericks fans. However, TNT sideline reporter Allie LaForce sent a fierce reminder to the fanbase. She echoed a sentiment and a reminder that as human beings, we’re bigger than sports. “One big concern though is the safety of the players, the front office, […]

The Las Vegas Aces and Chicago Sky are pulling off an intriguing trade on Friday. The Aces will receive 2021 WNBA champion, Dana Evans, for 2 second-round picks, according to Annie Costabile on X (formerly Twitter). The move comes as a bit of a shock, but not too much. Chicago wants to keep building and […]

The NBA trade deadline is over, and the Phoenix Suns have shot themselves in the foot. Unfortunately, Devin Booker might be caught in the crossfire of it. After numerous trade conversations surrounding Kevin Durant surfaced, he expressed a disinterest in the team following the trade deadline. While these are only reports, Phoenix did say they […]

When the Golden State Warriors made the Jimmy Butler trade, many were surprised, including Draymond Green. As Butler made his public demands known, the Warriors weren’t on the top of his list. However, when he was traded, there was a moment of clarity. Butler joins Green, and Stephen Curry as the team’s next Big 3. […]

A new saga between the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant is developing, according to Brian Windhorst. And it’s not one that Suns fans will like to hear. For starters, the Suns were still receiving aggressive Durant trade calls on Thursday. He made it clear that he didn’t want to be traded and that he wanted […]

After the Luka Doncic trade, it has been difficult for Mavericks fans, and first-year Dallas guard Klay Thompson understands that completely. As the face of the franchise was traded for Anthony Davis, fans were irate. They weren’t upset at acquiring Davis, but that they lost Doncic. He helped them reach the 2024 NBA Finals and […]

The WNBA free agency has had its moments, as the Satou Sabally sweepstakes were on between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty. Although the latter team had her sister, Nyara, on the team, the older sister eventually chose Phoenix. After Sabally planned a shocking Dallas Wings departure, the franchise “cored” her, giving Sabally […]

Even with trade speculation in the last 24-48 hours, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant still has jokes for Kendrick Perkins. While the latter took to ESPN and shared his thoughts about who was the real leader during Durant’s early years, he didn’t appreciate those comments. Durant quickly responded on X (formerly Twitter) by saying “I […]

As the first projected running back taken off the board, former Boise State football running back Ashton Jeanty gained the country’s attention for positive reasons. He led the nation in rushing attempts and yards with the Broncos. Because of his efforts, they went to the Fiesta Bowl and the College Football Playoff. Furthermore, Jeanty was […]

The Jusuf Nurkic era with the Phoenix Suns is officially over, as they’ve traded him and a 2026 1st round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for a package involving Cody Martin, according to ESPN insider, Shams Charania. After months of Nurkic being involved in trade rumors, the Suns have finally sent him to a new […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had criticism about the Luka Doncic trade coming from all sides. This time, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary had quite the comparison. They have a “word of the day” that they post to their social media accounts. With the NBA trade deadline being as hectic as it has been, Thursday’s “word of the […]

It might be safe to say that Stephen A Smith isn’t a fan of the Miami Heat acquiring Andrew Wiggins. After the Heat traded Jimmy Butler in a 3-team trade, Wiggins was one of the names included. He’s moving from the Golden State Warriors, down to South Beach. Either way, Smith isn’t happy and explains […]

When the Golden State Warriors made their trade splash on Wednesday, some thought it would’ve been Jonathan Kuminga and Kevin Durant. The latter deal makes sense, considering that his name was thrown around. However, once the Durant discussions were dead, the Warriors turned their attention to Jimmy Butler. Even though they traded for Butler, it […]

The Golden State Warriors have some question marks surrounding Jonathan Kuminga after Jimmy Butler recently joined the team. On Wednesday, the Warriors traded for Butler in a 3-team deal. However, that deal came with some details that weren’t revealed until the trade. Butler signed a 2-year extension with Golden State but also declined his player […]

The Bradley Beal and Jimmy Butler saga is over for the Phoenix Suns. After months of rumors about the Suns wanting to trade for Butler, it’s now a done deal. However, Phoenix didn’t end up with the player they ideally wanted. It was quite the opposite. On Wednesday, Butler was traded to the Warriors, which […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are ‘gaining traction‘ on a trade surrounding Brandon Ingram, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer on X. They’ve been engaged in talks involving the Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors. Funny enough, on Tuesday, Jeff Teague mentioned that the Hawks should trade for Brandon Ingram. Now, with Thursday’s deadline approaching, it […]

In his first year with the Green Bay Packers, running back Josh Jacobs proved that he was worthy of being the RB1. After the Packers signed Jacobs, he ran for 1,329 yards, and 15 touchdowns. However, after a Wild Card exit, he talked about what the team needs moving into next season. “I would say, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green understands the trade buzz surrounding him. Although he’s been with the franchise for 12 years, anything can happen. After all, the Warriors are 100% discussing a Green trade as of writing this. Still, the forward understands the ramifications of this time of year and explained more on his show. […]

When Tom Brady went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was a total change for Bill Belichick and Devin McCourty. However, once Brady won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, the conversations of Brady vs. Belichick began. In episode 3 of “Brady vs. Belichick: The Verdict” on Vice TV, McCourty explained how he feels the […]

When the Utah Jazz made a deal with the Phoenix Suns for 3 1st round picks, NBA insider Brian Windhorst knew it wasn’t the end. After a deal involving the Sacramento Kings fell flat, Collins is a valuable name. He’s averaging 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, which is closer to where he was at his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans might make a move at the NBA trade deadline, according to NBA insider Bobby Marks. Even though the Pelicans might trade Brandon Ingram due to his contract, there is more to the story. Marks explained on The Hoop Collective Podcast about why he believes New Orleans should make a deal. “If […]