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It turns out that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is a fan of one particular WNBA player. “A’ja Wilson,” Tatum said via Noa Dalzell of SBNation. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has been the talk of the league since she came into the league. She’s had a barrage of accolades and records already. This past […]

As the All-Star break is approaching, the Phoenix Suns made a costly move involving Kevin Durant at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. While the latter clarified his desire to stay in Phoenix, management thought something different. The Suns pondered the idea of sending Durant to the Golden State Warriors in a three-team trade that would’ve […]

At the end of January, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn was awarded an invite to All-Star Weekend, as a part of the Rising Stars game. He was the injury replacement for Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain. However, Dunn has had an impactful season that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet. In 49 games this […]

As the beginning portion of the season comes to a close, Kevin Durant showed some love to the two Phoenix Suns G-Leaguers, Collin Gillespie and TyTy Washington Jr. The latter is in his third season and with his third team. On the other hand, Gillespie is in his second season after spending the previous one […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons have been synonymous with one another. The star linebacker has been the heart and soul of the defense since he was drafted. He’s poured that out to the fanbase as well. For example, Parsons dropped a lifetime Cowboys message in December. Fast forward almost two months, and those conversations […]

Months prior, George Karl attempted to bury the hatchet with former Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony. The former head coach took to X (formerly Twitter) and explained his reasoning. While Anthony hasn’t been as straightforward, he understands what Karl was trying to do. On the Boardroom Podcast, Anthony explained how he has a different perspective […]

Colorado football star Travis Hunter made a shocking move ahead of the NFL Draft Combine. Although Hunter is one of the names to be the No. 1 overall pick, there’s still some work to do. He needs to go through the Draft Combine, but he is listed as a cornerback instead of a wide receiver. […]

As Leonard Hamilton announced his retirement from Florida State basketball, Boston Celtics associate head coach Sam Cassell has emerged as the leading candidate. Although Hamilton isn’t retiring until the end of the season, it gives the Seminoles time to find their next head coach. However, there’s a catch to Cassell being the next head coach. […]

Even with Shohei Ohtani receiving a pitching injury update from Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani himself described some of the feelings he’s had. After having shoulder surgery in the offseason, there’s still some rust he feels. After completing a Wednesday pitching session, he explained to Sonja Chen of MLB.com how his shoulder was […]

Even when Juan Soto signed a historic $765 million contract with the New York Mets, some were not a fan of the move. It wasn’t only the money but the length of the deal. It’s a 15-year deal. Although he’s 25 years old right now, he’ll finish his contract when he’s 40 years old. Soto […]

Former NBA All-Defensive and NBA All-Star guard Rajon Rondo is one of the latest to criticize the 2025 game. After the NBA revealed San Francisco to be the location of the All-Star Game, it was a breath of fresh air. However, Rondo believes that there needs to be more thought within the game itself. He […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert recently showed his competitive side in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Immediately following the game, Gobert called out the referees’ inconsistency in the loss. However, as he knows, the blame doesn’t fall on one group of people. He took accountability, yet remained frustrated with the outcome of the game. […]

When Karl-Anthony Towns secured a New York Knicks franchise milestone one game before, the center had another jaw-dropping performance. Luckily, he took some inspiration from his former teammate, Anthony Edwards. It remained impressive when the big man posted 44 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday’s overtime win. After the game, Towns spoke to reporters about […]

Tuesday night was one for the ages, as Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant hit his 30,000th point. His head coach, Mike Budenholzer, watched his star sink the free throw to give him 26 points on the night. As the fans came out of their seats and cheered, the head coach reflected on his amazing career. […]

A money counter registering to 30,000 simulates Nike’s appreciation of Kevin Durant’s historic milestone. After Durant reached 30,000 points on Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns star had his share of shoutouts from the basketball world. Fans, other players, and his shoe company have all paid homage to him. Considering he’s in his age-36 season and sustained […]

Although the 119-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns was nice, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has nothing but nice things to say about Kevin Durant. At the end of the third quarter, Durant hit his 30,000th career point. It’s a remarkable feat and one that few have been able to do. Following the game, Morant […]

The moment Kevin Durant hit his 30,000 career point, the Phoenix Suns star etched his name in the history books. However, his historic mark has come with plenty of reactions. For example, one account said that Durant is “Top 10 all-time easily.” Another fan responded with this gif, saying “How many more milestones can Durant […]

From a free throw at the beginning to another free throw, Kevin Durant has etched his name in the record books and surpassed the 30,000-point mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. He needed 27 points to eclipse the mark, and he officially is in the 30,000-point club. That was a good chunk of the […]

Kevin Durant’s pursuit of 30,000 points has eyes on him from every direction. Now, Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins might be on the receiving end before Tuesday’s game. However, he gave the Suns’ star his praise and flowers before Tuesday’s game. “I don’t know if there’s enough time to list off all the superlatives,” […]

Although Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark isn’t playing in Unrivaled this season, co-founder Napheesa Collier is hoping that it happens soon. However, Clark had a crazy introduction to the league. She came straight from college and still played all 40 games. Clark won the Rookie of the Year award and reached the playoffs. Still, she […]

Unrivaled has been the talk of the WNBA offseason, as well as Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins. The latter two had one of the best Elite Eight performances in the 2024 NCAA tournament. However, both players have expressed interest in playing in the new 3×3 league. Co-founder Napheesa Collier sees Unrivaled putting pressure on the […]

Who could the Los Angeles Lakers secure as a free agent? Stephen A. Smith feels that the Lakers should sign Dwight Howard. The former center was a pivotal part of the 2020 NBA Finals. For example, Howard limited Nikola Jokic mightily in the playoff series. Even after his Lakers stint, he proved to be a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic couldn’t have been better. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst feels that they don’t have enough. Despite two of the top ball-handlers and IQ players on the same team, Windhorst isn’t buying it. He elaborated more on ESPN’s Get Up. “Luka’s acquisition has no doubt raised the ceiling […]

As Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton were traded for one another, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst saw a different vision. Although some see the vision of Middleton’s age, that wasn’t what the general manager thought. It was quite the opposite. He explained to reporters via ESPN before Monday’s game about why the move took […]

When the Toronto Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram before the deadline, Scottie Barnes had a new running mate. After he spent this season with the New Orleans Pelicans, he’s in a new conference and a new conference. Luckily, head coach Darko Rajakovic doesn’t see too much of a concern. Even with incorporating an all-star like […]

When the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers departed from one another, some of the reasons go further than the gridiron. Even though the team had a rocky 2024 season, Rodgers still performed well, but it was his weekly appearances on the Pat McAfee Show that sealed the deal. Every Tuesday, he would be a […]

Even the superstars need that reinforcement, and that’s how Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry feels with Jimmy Butler on his team. When Butler was traded to the Warriors, it sparked some concern from outsiders. However, the immediate impacts are too evident to deny. Curry has scored 30+ in his last four games, and Butler […]

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 […]