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Upsets can happen at any moment in college basketball and UCLA basketball, and head coach Mick Cronin had a taste of that. They defeated Michigan State, coached by Tom Izzo, 63-61 on the Bruins home court on Tuesday. Following the win, Izzo briefly told reporters that Cronin’s coaching style is working. “You better hope he […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Atlanta Hawks aren’t in a position to make a move. However, former Hawks guard Jeff Teague had different thoughts on the Club 520 Podcast. He feels that the Hawks could help pair Trae Young with another legitimate scorer via the New Orleans Pelicans. “I would like B.I. (Brandon […]

The trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns continue to intensify on Tuesday. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the current All-Star has been downgraded to doubtful against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. After playing an overtime game on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the move comes as a shock. […]

An emotional farewell to the Phoenix Mercury consumed Brittney Griner on Tuesday. After Griner shockingly signed with the Atlanta Dream, it left the X-factor stunned. For 11 seasons, she dominated the interior and showed the WNBA how much of a generational player she was. With a WNBA championship in 2014, as well as numerous franchise […]

Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren has had his hands full this offseason. With a Diana Taurasi retirement possible to happen, he’s made a barrage of other moves. Surrounding Kahleah Copper, the Mercury have traded for Alyssa Thomas, as well as Satou Sabally. During Tuesday’s media availability for Sabally, reporters had a chance to speak to […]

Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr are synchronous with the Golden State Warriors. The two have won countless championships and have become a known duo throughout basketball. From the ups and downs, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, they’ve experienced everything together. Funny enough, Kerr explained how he loves yelling at Curry, as […]

Despite the uncertainty with being traded, Luka Doncic is ready to join the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as LeBron James. After the Lakers traded for Doncic on Saturday, it sparked a frenzy across the NBA. Although questions were thrown at the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles took full advantage. After the emotions have settled, Doncic […]

In the NBA, no one knows what can happen. After the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson went their separate ways, Stephen Curry expressed his love and respect for his former teammate. However, the NBA is still a business. Despite all of the emotions, and with the trade deadline, anything can happen. With the craziness […]

The LeBron James and Luka Doncic era is underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. After Doncic was traded to the Lakers, it gave James a lethal perimeter star. Not to mention, an All-NBA player and MVP candidate as well. However, there’s one element that hasn’t been dissected yet. This could be the true ‘passing of […]

Loyalty to the Phoenix Suns franchise is engrained into Devin Booker’s DNA. Through his 9 seasons with the team, he accomplished a significant feat on Monday. In the overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Booker broke the Suns’ all-time scoring record, surpassing Walter Davis. However, less than 48 hours before, one of the biggest […]

When Draymond Green suffered a calf injury, the Golden State Warriors were hoping it wasn’t anything major. After missing 7 games with that injury, he returned against the Orlando Magic. The Warriors needed every minute of Green on the court. Although the statistics don’t scream an amazing performance, he had a +9 in the box […]

When Satou Sabally was traded to the Phoenix Mercury, it made the X-factor hyped. Most importantly, it made the organization hyped that they were able to land a franchise player like Sabally. The former Dallas Wings forward is an up-and-coming star. After winning the 2023 Most Improved Player, she continued that trajectory. Unfortunately, her season […]

Devin Booker has officially made Phoenix Suns history on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He secured his 23rd point, officially making him the Suns’ all-time leading scorer. That point surpasses Walter Davis’s mark of 15,666, which has been the record since he established it. Now, the current franchise shooting guard has broken the record. […]

Florida State basketball Leonard Hamilton announced he will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 season, according to the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday. The 37-year head coach hade made numerous stops in his coaching career. However, he made a lasting impression with the Seminoles. He compiled a 456-290 record in his 23 seasons in […]

Like many on the Dallas Mavericks, current announcer Devin Harris was among those shocked to find out that Luka Doncic was traded. When the news broke, no one thought it was real. Interestingly enough, NBA players across the league lost it over the Mavericks trading Doncic. While Harris didn’t lose it, he was in shock, […]

Kevin Durant is the latest superstar involved in trade discussions. The Phoenix Suns’ lone All-Star has been targeted by some teams before Thursday’s trade deadline. Most notably, the Warriors are rumored to try and trade for Kevin Durant before the deadline, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. However, if a deal were to be […]

Confusion is throughout the NBA about the Dallas Mavericks trading away Luka Doncic. Now, former Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons, and former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban were equally stunned. On the Run It Back Show on FanDuel TV, Parsons explained the text exchange between him and Cuban “I texted [Mark Cuban] and I said, ‘I’m so […]

With all of the NBA Trade Deadline news transpiring, Charles Barkley wants to see LeBron James go to the Golden State Warriors or the San Antonio Spurs. After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic on Saturday, questions arose. Whose team will it be? Can James and Doncic coexist? If that’s not the case, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic leaves a defensive void in the roster. However, Bill Simmons sees the Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks making a deal surrounding starting center, Onyeka Okongwu. He explained more on his podcast about what would need to happen. “Would the Hawks want to trade (Onyeka) Okongwu […]

Once again, Stephen A Smith is making his voice heard. After Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Smith, like many, wondered how it would influence LeBron James. However, his answer was quite simple, and an unexpected one too. He explained on ESPN’s First Take about how Doncic’s impact will influence the Lakers. […]

Stephen A Smith is no stranger to bold takes, and that’s the case for the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, the First Take host stood on business. He explained how he feels that Dallas can propel themselves to the No. 1 seed. “I got […]

Safe to say, the Arizona basketball and Arizona State basketball rivalry is still strong. After ASU head coach Bobby Hurley said some of the Wildcats players had “no class” following their loss, head coach Tommy Lloyd wasn’t having any of it. He gave a straightforward response to Hurley’s criticisms. “If you have something to say […]

When Zach LaVine was traded to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, it made current Kings guard DeMar DeRozan quite ecstatic. Although the franchise lost their point guard, De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, it reunited the two former Chicago Bulls players. As a result, DeRozan took to Instagram and shared a photo on his […]

More shocking reactions have come in, as a result of the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade. This time, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers gave his insight. Throughout his NBA life, he’s seen various crazy moves happen. As a former player and now coach, dynasties were built, but he hasn’t seen a trade like […]

When Luka Doncic was traded Saturday evening, it stunned many, including Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Devin Booker gave his reaction to the Doncic trade, the head coach gave his initial reaction to the news following Saturday’s 127-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. “It’s buzzing back in the locker room a bit,” […]

Mike Budenholzer said it, even Devin Booker said it, and now Kevin Durant expresses his support for his fellow Phoenix Suns star. Although Booker explained how the All-Star Game should be expanded, it doesn’t negate his not being a part of it. Still, Durant, much like his head coach, explained how and unfortunately why his […]

One of the biggest blockbuster trades in NBA history took place on Sunday, as Luka Doncic got sent to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis got sent to the Dallas Mavericks. After news of this trade broke Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker decided to troll Doncic and the Mavs. A rivalry between the two […]

In the Phoenix Suns’ 130-105 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday, head coach Mike Budenholzer acknowledged that they had a whopping 41 assists. That number is the highest since the 2007 season. What was that season’s team? The 7-second or less version of the Suns. With guys like Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire […]

The Kentucky basketball and John Calipari connection runs deep in the NBA, just ask Phoenix Suns center, Nick Richards. In his three seasons, his combined averages were nothing to celebrate. However, his junior season, which was his last, was quite impressive. Richards averaged 14 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. He also led […]

The rivalry game between Arizona State basketball and Arizona basketball was headlined by Sun Devils head coach, Bobby Hurley. At the end of the game, he pulled his players off of the court, according to a post by The Field of 68. Funny enough, the officials wouldn’t let that slide, as they demanded everyone stay […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are going through it, and head coach Doc Rivers understands that sentiment. Even when Giannis Antetokounmpo and Chris Paul had a heated exchange in the Bucks loss, the frustration stems deeper than one action. As Rivers explained, missing star players leaves a lasting effect on the team. “We miss Bobby (Portis), we […]

Following a Kelsey Plum trade to the Los Angeles Sparks, they released second-year guard, Zia Cooke. The former South Carolina basketball star had a sophomore slump compared to her rookie season. She only averaged 3.6 points in 8.9 minutes per game. Cooke didn’t start a game, compared to 2023, where she started four of her […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made their first significant move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Los Angeles traded PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills. This was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks. Funny enough, PJ Tucker and the […]

When one door closes, another one opens, and that sentiment is true for former Las Vegas Aces, and current Los Angeles Sparks guard, Kelsey Plum. The former No. 1 overall pick played seven seasons with the franchise. After winning two WNBA titles, the Aces were knocked off by the New York Liberty. Although she was […]

From the Summer Olympics in Paris to the NBA hardwood, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Stephen Curry have developed a special type of relationship. The competition is as real as it gets between the two. Heading into Friday’s game, both players were trying to get their teams over the hump. After the 130-105 win, […]

The Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry, and the NBA Trade Deadline have all been interwoven in the past few weeks. After the Warriors lost 130-105 to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, there’s becoming an increased sense of urgency. As a result, the Warriors have held significant Zach LaVine trade discussions. Although those are simply discussions, […]

It feels that every time Kevin Durant steps on the court for the Phoenix Suns, something magical happens. After former teammate Kyrie Irving dropped a heartwarming take on Durant approaching 30,000 points, he made some more history before that mark. For the first time since 2006, he’s made 4+ 3-pointers in 5 straight games. The […]

No matter who it is, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama catches the eye of his fellow NBA companions. His newest one, Kristaps Porzingis. He backed up his play after Wembanyama entered former Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s territory with an All-Star game nod. In the win over the Milwaukee Bucks, the second-year man had 30 […]

The Phoenix Mercury continues to make moves, and trades, with the latest involving Dallas Wings forward, Satou Sabally. Phoenix traded for the All-Star on Friday, according to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews. The move doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Sabally made a shocking announcement that she wouldn’t return to the Wings in 2025. The franchise […]