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Following an airball by Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, he tried to explain to the referee that Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis blocked his shot. “Yo, [Anthony Davis] tipped the ball. I’m not airballing like that!” Durant said. If Davis got a piece of the ball, it would’ve been his third block of the […]

Many things don’t take Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s attention away from basketball, except for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Way before the two squared off as player and coach, they squared off as two players. Between Redick’s retirement and accepting the Lakers head coaching position, he and Booker spoke on The Old […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been the talk of the NFL for yet another loss against the San Francisco 49ers, with the latest person being Ryan Clark. He said on the NFL on ESPN a simple sentiment about the Cowboys’ second-half game plan. “You also need to talk about [the Cowboys] because they’re trash,” Clark said. […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was all smiles after being asked about any potential trades, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Campbell smiles: “Yeah. Could be.” Reporter: “Seriously? Has he (GM Brad Holmes) come to you with something?” Campbell jumps up and down: “Yeah! Could be!” There might be more than what […]

With Kawhi Leonard being out indefinitely due to a knee injury, Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has embraced a bigger role. The Bosnia and Herzegovina native is averaging 22.7 points, 14 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 59.2% from the field. He spoke to Law Murray of The Athletic about a relationship […]

Dak Prescott calling himself ‘a bonehead’ for his interception issues after Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers didn’t stop ESPN’s First Take host Stephen A. Smith from his criticisms of the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. On Monday’s show, Smith expressed how he’s not good when it matters. “If you are the star quarterback, we’ve seen […]

The Utah Jazz have found themselves in the thick of trade rumors once again, with the Los Angeles Lakers being interested in Walker Kessler. The third-year big man could offer a stable defensive presence at the five-spot. The Athletic’s Jovan Buha dove into some trade scenarios for the Lakers, one of those being Kessler. “I […]

Following the New York Jets crushing loss to the New England Patriots, nearly all expectations have flown out the window, especially for ESPN “Get Up” host Mike Greenberg. From predicting that they could go to the Super Bowl to a rough 2-6 start, he’s the least bit disappointed. Rather, he’s quite angry at the matter. […]

The connection between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Noah Brown grew to new heights after the game-sealing Hail Mary. Daniels’ Hail Mary had Commanders fans losing it, as the Washington crowd grew deafening. Meanwhile, the duo and the rest of the team celebrated a 6-2 start. Following the game, Brown told NFL.com […]

As the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks faced off, Kevin Durant entered his name into historic territory once again. With his 22nd point of the evening on a contested three-point jump shot, Durant eclipsed the 29,000-point mark. Once again, Durant showed why he’s revered as a great in the league. He became one of […]

The Phoenix Suns have revealed their tribute plan for former radio broadcaster Al McCoy for the home opener on Saturday. Before their game against the Dallas Mavericks, the area will hold a moment of silence for McCoy, according to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin. Wearing the “Al” patch on Phoenix’s jerseys is another way the team can […]

When Kevin Durant fired back at Stephen A. Smith for dissing his leadership style, the Phoenix Suns forward highlighted a sentiment his teammates have felt. Leading by example. Suns guard Devin Booker has spent two seasons with Durant and was amazed at how much thought, and care his teammate puts into the game. “He’s one […]

Nicknames come and go in the NBA, especially if you’re Dalton Knecht and you’re on the Los Angeles Lakers. Before Knecht officially stuck with his nickname, rapper Snoop Dogg offered his rebuttal: ‘Westside Knecht.’ While the Lakers rookie gave it some thought, he ultimately chose the one he’ll stick with. Knecht 4. While he’ll accept […]

Stephen A. Smith began his NBA Finals prediction after the Milwaukee Bucks dismantled the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers, thanks to Damian Lillard. The Bucks point guard posted 30 points, nine rebounds, and six assists while connecting on six three-pointers. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith said he believes Milwaukee is poised for a return to the Finals. […]

The New York Jets have not lived up to expectations and Stephen A. Smith has made it loud and clear. After Smith hit the Jets with a reality check, he went back for more. On ESPN’s First Take, he detailed the moment that New York went into a downward spiral. “On the defensive side of […]

The Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott reunion hasn’t gone according to plan and might need to look to other options. Although Travis Etienne Jr. was the prized back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, he’s fallen off the depth chart due to the rising Tank Bigsby. Dallas has been reluctant to upgrade other facets of their offensive […]

The New York Liberty had the last laugh over the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces during Thursday’s celebration parade. ClutchPoints’ Russell Steinberg tweeted a photo of a gravestone with the Lynx and Aces logo on it. Not to mention, it also had Lynx guard Courtney Williams, and Aces guard Kelsey Plum on it. […]

This first game in the Intuit Dome between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers was highlighted by Kevin Durant’s heroic game-tying shot. Following Devin Booker fouling out of the game in the fourth quarter, Durant was tasked with putting the team on his back. As he usually does, he stepped up to the challenge. […]

Ahead of the Phoenix Suns’ opening matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, they had love from one of their own, Jamal Crawford. While the Suns could overachieve this season, Crawford said on the Pat McAfee Show that he believes they can utilize the underdog status. “I think Phoenix is the dark horse in the West,” […]

Colin Cowherd took special exception to Los Angeles Lakers father-son duo LeBron and Bronny James making history on Tuesday. The father-son duo has polarized fans in various ways. With some embracing the duo and others thinking it’s for the show, Colin Cowherd fits into the latter category. He talked on The Herd and elaborated on […]

The Phoenix Suns have many predictions before their first game of the 2024-25 NBA season on Wednesday. Between this team and last season’s squad, they’re unlike in just about every front. Their record, their chemistry, and their playoff performance. With the Suns firing Frank Vogel after only one season, there was somewhat of a disconnect […]

Barack Obama certainly knows basketball and dropped a sentiment that fans can understand on the Young Man & The Three podcast regarding the competitiveness of the NBA all-star game. “Y’all got to have a little more pride in that All-Star game,” Obama said. “It’s not as if y’all don’t play pickup during the summer. You […]

The Cleveland Browns are slowly recovering from the injury bug that’s plagued them the entire year after Adam Schefter reported that the Browns have designated Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller to return to practice. The news comes two days after quarterback Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles and will be out for the rest of the […]

The Chicago Bulls will begin their season with a question mark: Whether Josh Giddey will stay with the Bulls past this season. Giddey has one more year left on his contract and will be a restricted free agent during the 2025 offseason. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst shined a light on the talks between Giddey and […]

The San Antonio Spurs truly have a generational player in Victor Wembanyama and everyone is taking notice, even former President Barack Obama. On the Young Man & The Three podcast, Obama expressed his admiration for the French phenomenon. “It’s hard to take your eyes off when (Victor) Wembanyama is on the court,” Obama said. “I […]

The New York Knicks made a splash in the offseason, trading for Mikal Bridges. After the preseason came and went, skeptics were concerned about Bridges’s new jump shot mechanics. However, his teammate, Josh Hart, doesn’t appear phased. Ian Begley of SNY TV shared what Hart thought of the criticisms. “Josh Hart calls discussion of Mikal […]

Following the Phoenix Mercury’s subtle Diana Taurasi retirement party, she hasn’t made her official decision just yet. She spoke with the Associated Press and told them her explanation as to why. “I don’t take retirement lightly,” Taurasi said. “I know the minute I say it or announce it, whether it’s, you know, in a month […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James and his dad, LeBron James continued their professional relationship. After LeBron laid ground rules for Bronny ahead of the regular season, the rookie initiation began. Bronny had his “welcome to the NBA” moment with a father figure, with it being LeBron of course. Before Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota […]

Following Kendrick Perkins pushing for Kawhi Leonard’s retirement, Draymond Green came to the Los Angeles Clippers forward’s defense. On the Draymond Green Show, he and Baron Davis talked about Perkins’s thoughts and felt confused. “I was baffled when I heard him say it,” Green said. “I just think as an athlete, to know that a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers might be near the end of their rope with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. While the two stars are continuing to dominate, they haven’t had a serious postseason run since their 2020 NBA Finals-winning squad. Although they marched to the 2023 Western Conference Finals, the Lakers were swept by the eventual […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been on the trade block since the end of the 2023-24 season. After a disappointing playoff performance, fans eagerly wanted him out of the City of Angels. Russell averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game in the five-game series against the Denver Nuggets. Although the […]

The Golden State Warriors may have reached the end of their championship dynasty, but don’t tell that to majority owner Joe Lacob. He spoke to The Athletic about his impatience to win once again. “We are all of the same level of impatience,” Lacob said. “We all want to win the championship. That’s all I […]

The Carolina Panthers are enduring another tough season with their franchise quarterback, Bryce Young. After the Panthers benched Young in favor of Andy Dalton, uncertainty looms about the former No. 1 overall pick’s trade market. While Carolina has made it clear they’re not interested, one NFL insider, Dianna Russini said on the Scoop City podcast […]

Minnesota Timberwolves No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards wants to solidify his GOAT status with the franchise and the entire state of Minnesota. In pursuing that quest, he’s looking to another Timberwolves legend: Kevin Garnett. The All-NBA shooting guard spoke with ESPN about his inspiration to perform for his city. “KG (Kevin Garnett), the best […]

Following the San Diego Padres NLDS run, they’re in discussions to possibly extend manager Mike Shildt’s contract. General Manager A.J. Preller spoke to 97.3 The Fan about how those conversations are going. “We just started those conversations in terms of myself,” Preller said. “I think again we talk about getting people with ability and then […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges appeared on the Club 520 Podcast and dropped a take about Luka Doncic and Shai Gilegous-Alexander that will surprise many. “I’ll say Luka (is easier to guard) because sometimes Luka will take the day off on certain match-ups,” Bridges said. “Like if he doesn’t feel like playing that day then […]

With NBA players like LeBron James wanting the locker room to be off-limits, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George echoed a similar sentiment on Podcast P. He shared a freaky incident after a game in Washington. “There was a reporter in Washington who would look at dudes, and stare at dudes’ meat while they were in […]

The New York Knicks splashed in the offseason, trading for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns for their quest for another NBA championship. However, since the preseason began and Bridges graced the floor, uncertainty looms. Videos of Bridges’ jump shot circulated social media and it’s sparked some issues. His shot used to have a lower set […]

An eventful week for the New York Jets led many to think they have a chance to compete, including Stephen A Smith. Following New York’s 37-15 primetime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Smith gave the Jets a harsh reality check on ESPN’s First Take. “This season is over, the New York jets are done,” Smith […]