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The NBA trade deadline is coming to a close, and Kendrick Perkins isn’t a fan of what the Golden State Warriors are doing to help Stephen Curry. Even though the Warriors are committed to trading a first-round pick, there’s a catch. That catch might take too much time and keep Curry without a true No. […]

The Denver Broncos’ pursuit of Aaron Jones is becoming abundantly clear. However, there are some hurdles that Denver will have to jump over first. For instance, Jones dropped an ‘excellent’ truth bomb about his time with the Minnesota Vikings. He made it clear that he wanted to stay there. Still, that won’t stop teams like […]

Since his time with the New York Giants, wide receiver Darius Slayton hasn’t been thought of in Giants trade discussions. However, the Carolina Panthers would want to give their franchise quarterback, Bryce Young, some more help. While the latter had a fantastic end to the season, the more the merrier. Young’s top wide receiver, Adam […]

As Khalil Mack debated retirement, a key team has been the Los Angeles Chargers. Although he never formally retired, he teased the idea quite frequently after the deflating Chargers defeat in the playoffs. However, Mack has plenty of interest from other NFL teams. He’s had quite the career, with 107.5 sacks, a 3-time All-Pro, as […]

As the San Antonio Spurs headed to France, former point guard Tony Parker spent some time with the current Spurs team. He noticed some glaring differences. While the current team is much younger, athletic, and maybe more talented, there’s a clear discrepancy. He’s not afraid to pull punches. For instance, Parker got 100% real about […]

Even the teacher is still the student, and that’s the case for North Carolina football head coach, Bill Belichick. After spending the past season in retirement, he began to weigh his options. Belichick wanted to coach but wasn’t sure where to go. There weren’t many NFL head coaching vacancies at the time. So, he thought […]

If anyone understands the New England Patriots, it’s Rob Gronkowski. The former Patriots All-Pro tight end had a legendary career alongside head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. Funny enough, Gronkowski recalled a moment when Brady got under his skin despite all the victories they enjoyed together. Much of that was because of the “Patriot […]

Even with Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James struggling on Tuesday, his father, LeBron, has some optimism. However, don’t tell that to Stephen A Smith. He explained on ESPN’s First Take how he feels about Bronny playing, at the expense of other, more deserving and even qualifying players. “I am pleading with LeBron James as […]

As Steven Stamkos left the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Nashville Predators, it left many in shock. Leaving somewhere you’ve played for 16 seasons is quite shocking. However, he’s found a home in Nashville. So far, he has 17 goals and 16 assists, with a +/- of -10. Either way, adapting to the new environment […]

The Phoenix Suns will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday during the final game of a three-game homestand. Injuries will play a big role in this game, as Suns forward Kevin Durant is questionable with a left thumb injury. So, is Durant playing? As of writing this, there’s no certainty about how the injury […]

The Indiana Fever is getting the band back together with Caitlin Clark, thanks to Kelsey Mitchell. Many questions surrounded the Fever if they would bring back Mitchell. However, that dream has come to reality. The team announced on their website that Mitchell would return to the team on a contract, although the details were not […]

When Bronny James played 15 minutes for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, that was his first taste of extensive minutes, and his dad, LeBron James saw it unfold. While Bronny made a defiant admission about his performance, his father’s was more of the same. Despite scoring no points in 15 minutes, LeBron remains optimistic […]

Although Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made a strong admission about Bronny James’s performance vs the Philadelphia 76ers, some of it was warranted. Meanwhile, some of it was not. After all, James had short notice that he would be matched up against Tyrese Maxey during the game. As a result, the NBA All-Star […]

Before Monday’s game, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was presented with a commemorative ring from USA Basketball team director, Grant Hill. The latter was a member of the Suns during the tail-end of his career. However, now with USA Basketball, he had to assemble the best team to represent the United States. Hill selecting Booker […]

After Brittney Griner signed with the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, one thing comes to mind for the former Mercury center. The end of an era. Griner had a legendary career in Phoenix that is Hall-of-Fame worthy. Here are some of the accolades she achieved over her 10 seasons with the Mercury. A 9-time All-Star, 6-time […]

With Satou Sabally expected to make a shocking departure from the Dallas Wings, the door is open for the Phoenix Mercury. As a result, she’s planning on meeting with Phoenix this week, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN via Nekias Duncan on X. While free agents Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi haven’t re-signed from the […]

Following Saturday’s win, the Phoenix Suns have more drama than just Bradley Beal trade rumors. Recently, center Jusuf Nurkic and head coach Mike Budenholzer had quite the spat in the public eye. After all, Nurkic claimed that he had no relationship with Budenholzer and that they hadn’t spoken in two months. On the flip side, […]

The NBA trade deadline has a new name and new teams. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox would prefer to go to the San Antonio Spurs via a trade if he were dealt. The news comes from James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento. After Kings head coach Mike Brown was fired, it might be time […]

All aboard the Houston Rockets, Amen Thompson hype train. Following a stunning win over the Boston Celtics, Thompson made a ‘Kobe’ admission after hitting the game-winning shot. He finished with 33 points on the night. His performance on Monday, and throughout the season, has caught Danny Green’s attention. The sophomore forward is averaging career-highs in […]

The dominos continue to fall in the 2025 WNBA Free Agency, this time with Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. On Tuesday, the Mercury traded for the All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Thomas was an unrestricted free agent, but the Connecticut Sun “cored” her, giving her a one-year extension. […]

History will be made on March 27 between Logan and Jake Paul. The two brothers will participate in the first-ever brother vs brother fight, according to Jake’s official X account. Funny enough, both siblings have similar trajectories within that sports sector. For instance, Logan was a wrestler with WWE and made an immediate impression. His […]

The stage is set for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid received some encouragement from another Super Bowl-winning head coach, Bill Belichick. The Chiefs head coach is trying to accomplish one of the few things that Belichick didn’t with the Patriots. Winning three […]

While Cooper Flagg grabbed attention with a huge stat line vs NC State, the Duke basketball star revealed what drove him to have a dominant second half. He told ESPN about his interaction with head coach Jon Scheyer during a timeout. “He told me I was being finesse, soft,” Flagg said. “Coach is always honest […]

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 […]