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Atlanta Hawks power forward John Collins is slowly regaining his form last season. In their Feb. 10 showdown against the Dallas Mavericks, Collins erupted for 33 points on 72.2 percent shooting from the field while managing to fill up his stat sheet. This whole season, he has been averaging 18.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and a […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady recently won his seventh Super Bowl after making it to the big dance 10 times. With this last win, Brady exceeds the six championships won by basketball icon Michael Jordan. NBA legend Bill Russell had the perfect response to a post depicting Brady and Jordan’s rings. Your getting closer […]

The NFL Draft is the most exciting segment of the offseason, depending on where one’s team is selecting and the talent of the draft class. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, the draft could not come any sooner given they’re armed with the No. 1 pick and will almost certainly be drafting Clemson star Trevor Lawrence to […]

Philadelphia Sixers star Ben Simmons put quite a number defensively against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard in their February 11 game. After the game, Simmons discussed his work on the less glamorous side of the ball, especially on elite, offensive players like Lillard.   Per Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, Simmons declared, “I think I’m the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is no stranger to hearing MVP murmurs and chants about him. After all, he has won the award twice. Curry shared his thoughts with ESPN regarding the MVP talk.  He said, “The game speaks for itself… Those narratives make themselves as you go throughout the season, and my job is obviously […]

On February 13, the Golden State Warriors will square off against the Brooklyn Nets. Nets forward Kevin Durant will also be making his return to the Bay Area as an active player, after departing the squad two seasons ago. Per Anthony Slater of  The Athletic, Warriors guard Stephen Curry had a comment on the Warriors’ […]

Although NBA players are paid millions each year, their biggest battles are not necessarily always on the hardwood. Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has been going through a lot recently after testing positive for COVID-19. In an interview with Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Towns opened up about his situation, saying how it has been extra […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant had a solid outing in their February 10 win against the Charlotte Hornets, 130-114. He finished the game with 15 points, three boards, 11 assists, and a steal. Despite his line, he is not resting on his laurels. During a post-game workout, he tweeted,“gotta be better simple.” gotta be better […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic certainly knows how to keep it real, even when it’s about his performances. In an interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN, Doncic was asked what his thoughts are on people who have him pegged as an MVP candidate even before the season started. The talented guard gave an honest […]

The Seattle Seahawks had a strong regular season, where they ended with 12 wins and four losses. This record topped the NFC West division. The theme at the start of the season for Seattle was their explosive offense would go off and their defense would let the opposing offense do the same. Eventually, the team […]

It looks like Dennis Smith Jr. is simply happy to be given a fresh start with the Detroit Pistons. Just last week, the New York Knicks traded DSJ and a 2021 second-round to the Pistons for veteran guard Derrick Rose. Given his rather forgettable stint in the Big Apple highlighted by injuries and lack of […]

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose averaged 25 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and a steal per game in his 2011 MVP campaign. He clearly has a high bar when it comes to performance and per Ian Begley of SNYtv. It should excite Knicks fans then that Rose likes what he sees from his young […]

Former league MVP Derrick Rose felt like he had a reunion of sorts as he was traded to the New York Knicks from the Detroit Pistons. Per Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Rose said “I still can’t believe it. It’s family here. I got Wes [William Wesley, senior vice president] here. I got Thibs [Tom […]

Basketball legend Dwyane Wade had a slip up during a segment of NBA on TNT. While discussing New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, Wade mistakenly said “Alonzo Ball.” His co-host Candace Parker signaled that this was the third instance “Alonzo” was mentioned.  Alonzo Ball? 🤣 @DwyaneWade pic.twitter.com/pIF7KSTYlV — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 10, 2021 […]

Following their Super Bowl 55 loss, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed nothing but respect for Tampa Bay Buccaneer veteran Tom Brady. While still on the field, Mahomes approached Brady. Mahomes said, “Hey. You’re a legend, man. Congrats, man.” Brady reciprocated the praise and called  Mahomes a “stud.” The two mentioned that they will […]

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II critiqued teammate Tom Brady’s taste in music. Jones told SI, “I gotta help him out with his music … too many throwbacks on there.” Ronnie Jones thinks Tom Brady only shows his age through his taste in music: “I gotta help […]

When most casual fans see the NBA logo, they probably pay no mind to its history or even the inspiration behind it. That’s why this post is all about how Jerry West became the NBA logo. @clutchstories How Jerry West Became The NBA Logo 🏀 @leslieeemichelle #nba #clutchpoints #clutchstories #nbalogo #kobe #fyp #foryou #viral ♬ […]

In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, two-time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo opened up about the trade that sent him to the Houston Rockets, saying it hasn’t exactly been a smooth transition. He, however, maintained he remains optimistic about the move. “It’s really different. Being traded in the middle of the year is different. It’s an […]

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu believes that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady went too far with the trash talk during their Super Bowl showdown. Mathieu said that Brady “called me [him] something I [he] won’t repeat.” One of the most noticeable incidents between the two happened towards the end of the first half […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis is a phenomenal basketball player, but his Achilles’ heel has always been injuries. This time, the issue is literally his Achilles. Davis is classified as questionable for the Lakers’ matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday because of tendonosis of his right Achilles tendon, but it’s looking […]

Murphy’s Law states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. For the Kansas City Chiefs, this adage was in full effect. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes entered the Raymond James stadium expecting to be a back-to-back Super Bowl champion upon exiting. What ensued was his worst performance in the NFL. The signal-caller threw for 270 […]

Jaylen Brown will remain sidelined due to left knee soreness. With that said, the Boston Celtics swingman will be unavailable when his team takes on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.  The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is out tomorrow at the Suns. — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 6, 2021 Brown’s presence will surely be missed, as […]

Most national teams in basketball would be lucky to have one NBA player on their roster. Team USA has the opposite problem—trimming the list of American players to a 12-man roster. USA basketball is attempting to have a bubble for Team USA, Spain, and Australia to train in and have exhibition games with one another. […]

 Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert made an appearance at practice on Saturday following his kidney surgery just two weeks ago, per Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files. Although he wasn’t actually suiting up and participating, it’s a step in the right direction for LeVert and the Pacers. LeVert was part of the blockbuster trade that saw […]

NBA legend and New York Knicks Hall of Famer Walt “Clyde” Frazier shared an interesting story of Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter’s generosity during the broadcast of today’s game. This story from Clyde about Enes Kanter giving him a Gucci gift certificate deserves to be revisited😂 pic.twitter.com/pOBNewzhLN — The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) February 6, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most disappointing teams at the start of this NBA season. After giving the Los Angeles Clippers a legitimate run for their money in the 2020 NBA playoffs, hopes were high that Dallas would take another leap forward. This team, led by Luka Doncic, is pretty much the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been an All-Star since 2005. To say that he has seen his fair share of All-Star games is an understatement. Recently, James told reporters that he is not looking forward to the 2021 All-Star Game. “I have zero energy and zero excitement about an All-Star Game this year. […]

Legendary NFL kicker Morten Andersen admires Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. In an interview with Fox News, Andersen said Mahomes is a “leader” and “having a blast.” “You can see him on the sideline. They were down 10-0 against the [Buffalo] Bills, he was on the sideline saying, ‘We’re alright, we’re alright.’ And guys […]

There were several speculations about why Tom Brady chose the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Maybe it’s because he likes head coach Bruce Arians, or the receiving duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, or perhaps it’s because of Florida’s favorable income-tax policy? No one can tell for sure, but T-Mobile has a theory with their Super […]

Thursday was just another day at the office for LeBron James, with the the Los Angeles Lakers superstar casually dropping a triple-double against the Denver Nuggets. James exited the game with a tally of 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He shot an efficient 63.2% from the field. This performance also represented a career milestone for […]

Former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer weighed in on two-time Pro Bowler Dak Prescott’s contract situation with the Dallas Cowboys. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Palmer said that Prescott should take less money to stay with the Cowboys. Essentially, Palmer remarked that being the long-term quarterback for America’s Team will come with great publicity and huge […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic gave away his jersey to rapper Quavo after a close game with the Atlanta Hawks.  https://twitter.com/2Cool2BIog/status/1357167751824093185 "Call 'em 𝙰̶𝚗̶𝚍̶𝚢̶ ̶𝙼̶𝚒̶𝚕̶𝚘̶𝚗̶𝚊̶𝚔̶𝚒̶𝚜̶ Luka Dončić" – @QuavoStuntin, probably. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/zzvjblkOZo — Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) February 4, 2021 If rappers in Atlanta receiving game-worn jerseys sounds familiar, it’s probably because 2 Chainz was gifted jerseys […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid always had the potential to be great. This season, however, he has taken a giant leap, so much so that players from other teams are taking notice. The 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets, 118-111 earlier today and Hornets forward Miles Bridges had nothing but respect for Embiid. He said the […]

Do you ever see something and just wonder if you need your eyes checked like Patrick Ewing in a Seattle SuperSonics jersey, Scottie Pippen playing for the Houston Rockets, or Hakeem Olajuwon suiting up for the Toronto Raptors? Well, those things really happened. Speaking of the Toronto franchise, does the team Toronto Huskies sound familiar? […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic has some funny comparisons between himself and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When Katy Winge of AltitudeTV asked the Nuggets center about the similarities he sees with LeBron, Jokic couldn’t help but poke fun at himself. “The speed is there. Athletic wise…I don’t know if he can jump as […]

For Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal, dropping 37 points is just another day in the office. On Tuesday, the Wizards fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 132-121, but Beal’s scoring displays have been so impressive that he achieved another milestone. Beal now has 16 straight games scoring 25 points or more, tying the record by […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet had himself quite a game on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic, erupting for 54 points in 37 minutes of play. After the contest, he confessed that he got some extra motivation from former teammate and now San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan. VanVleet’s performance was pretty remarkable, as he did […]

Knicks and Warriors fans, and Steph Curry himself, all know the NBA’s history is chock-full of what-ifs. What if Michael Jordan never left to play baseball? What if superstars like Derrick Rose and Tracy McGrady never got injured? A bulk of these what-ifs happen during the draft. What if the Charlotte Hornets did not trade […]

Washington Wizards guard Russel Westbrook is not having the best start to the season by his standards. He’s still averaging a near triple-double each game with 20.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, all while shooting 40.7 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from deep. Nonetheless, these are not enough to dissuade Taylor Swift […]