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The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of trade discussions since the beginning of the New Year. Most notably, Suns guard Bradley Beal has been at the core of those talks. However, in recent days, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has also found his name in those discussions. As a result, the Suns could […]

Trash talk is throughout the NBA, and Brooklyn Nets forwards Cam Johnson and Ben Simmons feel plenty of that. The latter has had his fair share of trash talk thrown at him. For instance, Simmons was called trash by a fan in October. Former point guard Dennis Schroder stuck up for Simmons in the midst […]

Many folks around the NBA love Boston Celtics guard, Payton Pritchard. One of those is former Celtics power forward, Blake Griffin. Throughout Pritchard’s career, he’s shown himself to be one of the most reliable shooters off the bench. For instance, an Ex-NBA player dropped a nice admission about Pritchard, and that player was Chandler Parsons. […]

The Ohio State football and Penn State rivalry is still alive thanks to former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Less than a week after the Buckeyes national championship win, he made a shocking decision. As a result, Penn State poached Knowles from Ohio State football, and they weren’t happy with the move. Because of this, the […]

When former Colorado Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen was traded in a shocking 3-team blockbuster, it left many stunned, including Rantanen himself. The former Avalanche winger spent his entire career with the franchise. After being drafted in 2016, he secured an All-Star bid and helped Colorado secure the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Final. As the trade went […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis made his trade request public. However, it’s not for him. It’s for the organization to bring in another center, so Davis can slide back to the power forward position. While the big has been great at the center spot, it’s not his natural position. Still, two of the main […]

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is staying in Baltimore, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Ravens had the NFL’s best offense this season, while Lamar Jackson had the best passing season of his career. The franchise had the third-highest points per game in the league (30.5). After switching from Greg Roman to Monken, […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball and LSU rivalry continued on Friday but left Flau’Jae Johnson disheartened. Although South Carolina achieved history in the win against LSU, they were also in the headlines for less than admirable reasons. During the game, the Gamecocks DJ played the song “Cut Friends” by the rapper Camouflage, who was Johnson’s […]

When the Los Angeles Sparks agreed to a Kelsey Plum blockbuster trade, they traded away their coveted No. 2 overall pick. In a loaded 2025 WNBA Draft class, it was strange to some. However, acquiring an All-Star and an Olympian like Plum is exceptionally rare. Not to mention, Plum has the “core” designation to her, […]

When Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni gave Jalen Hurts full endorsement after the NFC title win, it was one of the Eagles many secrets. Sirianni’s leadership. Although he’s had his moments during the season, what goes on in the locker room and daily was a crucial part of the Eagles’ success. In Sirianni’s fourth […]

Although Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott made an ‘obvious’ admission after Sunday’s AFC championship loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, there’s more that he wanted to add. There was a controversial 4th-down call during the game that could’ve swung the game either way. The final ruling was a turnover on downs by the Bills. […]

PHOENIX — Throughout the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season, head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed by Kevin Durant. Although the latter has won his fair share of championships, MVPs, and Finals MVPs, he remains committed to the game of basketball. Most recently, Durant was named a starter in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Once […]

While outsiders might see the Phoenix Suns as only having the Bradley Beal situation on their radar, there’s been another one brewing. Recently, center Jusuf Nurkic and head coach Mike Budenholzer have had conflicting messages about their relationship with one other. AZCentral’s Duane Rankin first reported Nurkic’s comments before Saturday’s 119-109 win against the Washington […]

With the trade deadline approaching, the Phoenix Suns have had their names involved with Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, and Jusuf Nurkic rumors . After all, the Suns benched both Beal and Nurkic at the start of the year. It signaled the point of no return for the franchise. Although they had been struggling, benching Beal […]

2025 WNBA free agency is underway, and Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is the highlight of the class. As a result, Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career, according to an article from Associated Press reporter Doug Feinberg. Throughout her entire career, Griner has remained in Phoenix and […]

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons has had his fair share of criticism since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers. While his exit was abrupt and not appreciated by many, he’s had a change of heart. After Simmons was recently ruled out in a Nets loss to the 76ers, his appreciation for his former club resurfaced. He explained […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a key member of their rotation back for Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Guard Brandin Podziemski is set to return after missing 12 games with an abdominal issue, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic on X. Although he didn’t have a solid couple of weeks before his […]

When the Utah Jazz traded three first-round picks to the Phoenix Suns, many were confused. For starters, some thought that it was all in Phoenix’s favor. However, the picks that Utah general manager Justin Zanik sent were all loaded with protections, and deemed as “least favorable” picks. The pick that the Jazz received? The Suns’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers father-son duo of LeBron James and Bronny James have declined the NBA All-Star weekend invite, according to Chris Haynes on X. The news doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. After all, James weighed in on the new NBA All-Star game format. Safe to say, he’s not a fan of […]

Even the best in the world have their mistakes, and that’s the case for former LSU football head coach Nick Saban. After he left the Tigers to coach the Miami Dolphins in the NFL, something was missing. He felt that college and the pros were two different entities. While Saban retired from coaching, he’s been […]

In one of the biggest recruitments of the year, 5-star quarterback Julian Lewis committed to Colorado football. However, it didn’t come without some ramifications to the program, and head coach Deion Sanders. According to a tweet from On3 Sports, the program has been hit with a recruiting violation on Lewis. They explained that it stems […]

The NBA trade deadline is February 6, and Bill Simmons proposed a blockbuster trade surrounding Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, and the Golden State Warriors. The scenario and proposition itself is quite intriguing. After all, Davis put pressure on the Lakers ahead of the trade deadline. Even with that pressure, it might not turn […]

As Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown rolled his ankle in the second quarter, there was a momentous gasp. The life nearly was sucked out of the team. Losing one of the best players is not easy, let alone an ankle injury. However, there’s a sigh of relief for Celtics fans and his teammates. The ankle […]

As hectic as the Philadelphia 76ers season has been, center Joel Embiid has been at the forefront of it, and not for good reasons. For starters, he missed the beginning portion of the season due to injury. However, when he came back, there were some problems. One of those was when 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey […]

Wednesday was quite the day for the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Mark Daigneault, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While they played the Oklahoma City Thunder, they witnessed something historic. As a result, Thunder fans were stunned after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 54-point eruption against the Utah Jazz. He consistently got to his spots and did whatever he wanted. However, […]

Playing 11 games in 19 days is tough for some, but not for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Following Wednesday’s 108-84 win over the Brooklyn Nets, it marked another game during those 19 days. After Durant fired back at critics for his longevity, this is another perfect instance of it. He’s played every game thus […]

Sometimes, trading for the shiniest thing doesn’t always work. However, when the Phoenix Suns traded for Nick Richards, it solved an immediate need: rebounding and physicality. The former Charlotte Hornets backup center has already started in two games with his new team, with Richards bringing a toughness that the team didn’t have at the five […]

The Phoenix Suns and trade rumors have been synchronized this season, and shooting guard Devin Booker has felt that to a significant degree. After all, his teammate, Bradley Beal has been at the center of those discussions surrounding Miami Heat superstar, Jimmy Butler. Although Beal sent the Suns a strong reminder with his no-trade clause, […]

Aging like fine wine is a common phrase and one that applies to Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Once again, he’s averaging 26 points or higher for the eighth consecutive season. Even as he ages, his game continues to improve. Whether his footwork, physicality, or feathery touch, Durant picks his spots better than anyone. He […]

The Miami Heat have suspended Jimmy Butler for two games, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. According to the insider on X, “Butler missed a team flight Wednesday and had plans to join the Heat tonight. Now Miami is keeping him home from its two-game road trip.” However, there’s more to unpack with this. On […]

The NBA trade deadline puts pressure on several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers. However, they could land Lonzo Ball during the deadline, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight. The news doesn’t come as much as much of a surprise. After all, LeBron James and Anthony Davis put […]

Less than 48 hours after Notre Dame lost the College Football Playoff National Championship, Al Golden is going to the NFL and joining the Cincinnati Bengals as their next defensive coordinator. He’s accepted the role, according to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. At the end of the regular season, the Bengals fired previous defensive coordinator, […]

Although Robert Saleh was fired midway through the season, the Jacksonville Jaguars see all the potential with the former head coach. While his head coaching tenure didn’t go as planned, he’s proven to be an effective leader and has his players’ best interest. The franchise thought Doug Pederson would be that guy, but that wasn’t […]

Mind over matter. The concept that former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Devin McCourty talked about one day. While Brady was no athlete by any means, he remains one of the best, if not the best quarterback, to ever play in the NFL. His football acumen, camaraderie, and winning ways made him an […]

One fight between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole is all it took for the Golden State Warriors to witness the beginning of the end. Austin Rivers feels like most people on the issue, that it was the beginning of the end. That punch sent a tailspin in the Warriors 2022-23 season. After that year, Poole […]

Turns out, New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin is extremely good at hockey. Even with a down year, the sixth-year goalie secured his 3rd shutout of the season. He’s one away from his last season’s total of four. With a .912 save percentage on the season, he’s continually proving how valuable he is to the […]

When Purdue basketball lost to Ohio State on Tuesday, head coach Matt Painter wasn’t happy. However, there were other sentiments shown to the Buckeyes. As a result, Ohio State’s stunner against Purdue basketball sparked wild reactions. The 15-5 Boilermakers had one reaction in particular that stood out: Painter’s. After the Buckeyes snapped the Boilermakers’ seven-game […]

When the Phoenix Suns moved their 2031 draft pick for three first-round picks from the Utah Jazz, it was clear they wanted to pursue Jimmy Butler. However, Suns guard Bradley Beal is the piece preventing the organization from making a move. He has a no-trade clause, which has made matters interesting for them. No matter […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley is no stranger to a viral moment. Throughout this season, he’s had plenty of NSFW moments, especially at the beginning. In the Maui Invitational, Hurley was cursing out officials, and even making a big scene of missed calls. Fast forward to Tuesday’s game, he had another viral moment against […]