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Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets have gotten out of the gates strong so far in the 2023-24 season as they aim to defend their NBA title from a year ago. Murray has largely looked the part of the bona fide No. 2 option he was throughout last year’s playoff run, and the Nuggets currently […]

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers dropped to an abysmal 1-7 on the 2023 campaign with an ugly 27-13 home loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Although the game was tightly contested throughout the first quarter, things fell off the rails for Carolina in the second, as Indianapolis outscored them 20-3 in that frame to take a […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has enjoyed a very strong start to what figures to be a legendary NBA career. Recently, Wembanyama dropped a career high of 38 points in a road win against the Phoenix Suns, marking the second consecutive game in which the Spurs had defeated Phoenix in their own building. […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers made shockwaves around the NBA when it was announced that they would be trading for disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden. Harden joins a Los Angeles roster that already includes the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but one area where the former MVP will have to work to […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has gotten off to an electric start to his NBA career. Recently, Wembanyama scored his career high in a road win over the Phoenix Suns, dropping 38 points against his childhood idol Kevin Durant to improve the Spurs’ record to 3-2 on the young 2023-24 season. Wembanyama’s epic performance […]

Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers made waves around the NBA when it was announced that they would be trading disgruntled point guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden’s departure netted the Sixers a combination of draft capital and role players to help support star Joel Embiid, who was unable to get past his second-round […]

Tua Tagovailoa has enjoyed the best season of his career so far during the 2023 Miami Dolphins’ campaign. The Dolphins currently sit at 6-2, good for first place in the AFC East, and Tagovailoa has helped lead an offense that has already set several both franchise and NFL records so far on the season. Recently […]

This season, Adam Silver and the NBA decided to try out something new with the addition of the In-Season tournament, which is starting this week. Fans had long lamented how seemingly boring and inconsequential the NBA season was up until around Christmas, which prompted the decision by Silver and company to try to spice things […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently preparing to begin play for the NBA’s in-season tournament, fresh off of the acquisition of James Harden. Harden figures to provide playmaking and stability for a Clippers squad that will host their first home game of in-season tournament play on November 17 against the Houston Rockets. As part of […]

Recently, the NBA world received a jolt when it was announced that disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden was being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a combination of role players and draft picks. The Clippers are hoping that Harden’s arrival will give the team a legitimate chance at competing for the […]

Recently, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams found himself embroiled in a bit of controversy regarding an Instagram post. Williams played just 12 snaps during the Cowboys’ October 16 road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, and not long after the game, Williams posted a picture of a dog biting a chain-link fence with the […]

George Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense have had a rough go of it as of late. The Steelers recently won a narrow home Thursday Night Football game against the Tennessee Titans; however, Pickens was held in check for the night, hauling in just two receptions for negative one yard on the evening. After the […]

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have gotten off to somewhat of a shaky start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns currently sit at 2-3 on the campaign following consecutive home losses to the San Antonio Spurs, and Durant has had to do the majority of the heavy lifting so far, with Bradley Beal […]

The Chicago Cubs may be without the services of star Cody Bellinger for the future. Bellinger recently concluded his first season in a Cubs’ uniform after signing a one-year deal with the team in December of 2022; however, a decision that the star recently made may render his time with Chicago very short. On Friday, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had somewhat of an inconsistent start to the 2023-24 season. James recently led the team to a thrilling overtime win over the Los Angeles Clippers, which was their first win over their Crypto.com Arena neighbors in eleven tries, but the Lakers are currently dealing with a slew […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently encountering an unexpected rough patch in the middle of their 2023 season. Although the 49ers exploded out of the gates this year, winning their first five games in relatively convincing fashion, Purdy and his teammates have crashed back down to earth in the form of a […]

Recently, it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers had traded for star defensive end Chase Young of the Washington Commanders. Although the 49ers have faltered as of late, losing three straight after winning their first five games out of the gates, the hope is that Young will provide another dimension to a San Francisco […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have gotten off to a strong start to the 2023-24 season. Although Tatum and his teammates are still adjusting to a new system that features the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics haven’t missed a beat on the court, beginning the season at a perfect 4-0 […]

On Friday, the Cleveland Browns announced that quarterback Deshaun Watson would be returning to the lineup for this weekend’s upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Watson had missed the previous four contests for Cleveland with a rotator cuff strain; however, the Browns were largely able to hold their own even without their starting quarterback, as […]

On Wednesday night, LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback victory over their L.A. rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. In the win, James was dominant, scoring 35 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists, allowing the Lakers to end an 11-game losing streak to the Clippers. On Thursday, former NBA […]

Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks have bounced back from a slow start to the 2023-24 season with three straight wins. The most recent of those came against the Washington Wizards, and Murray led the team with 24 points in the victory; however, the Hawks appeared to take most of the fourth quarter off after […]

On Thursday evening, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors dropped to 2-4 on the young 2023-24 season with a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite the Raptors’ subpar start to the campaign, Barnes looks poised to have a breakout year this season, as he has gotten off to a torrent start throughout the team’s […]

On Thursday evening, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers picked up their third straight win with a 114-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The game marked the first contest of the season that the Sixers have played since trading away disgruntled point guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Embiid did not seem […]

Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a bit of an uneven start to the 2023-24 season. Although Lillard began his Milwaukee tenure with an electric performance in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bucks have since dropped two of three, with Lillard struggling with his shot in both of those […]

Jason Kelce and the Philadelphia Eagles currently sit at an impressive 7-1 on the 2023 season, good for first place in the entire NFL. Two of the Eagles’ seven wins have come against their NFC East counterparts, the Washington Commanders, including last week’s narrow victory on the road, and one player who has impressed Kelce […]

On Thursday evening, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Toronto Raptors in what was already the second matchup between the two teams on the young season. The Sixers are currently trying to adjust to a new normal after trading James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers, and it seems that Embiid, for […]

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed a decent start to the 2023-24 season. The Thunder have dropped two out of their last three contests; however, this occurred after opening up the season 2-0, and Holmgren has looked the part of the number two overall pick that he was in the 2022 NBA […]

The Arizona Cardinals are heavily anticipating the imminent return of star quarterback Kyler Murray. Arizona recently seemed to have acknowledged how close Murray is to returning by trading away Joshua Dobbs–who had been their starting quarterback for all games of the 2023 season so far–to the Minnesota Vikings, presumably as a replacement for Kirk Cousins, […]

Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins are currently in the process of preparing for their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl Champions. The Dolphins are coming off of an impressive win over the New England Patriots, while the Chiefs are trying to bounce back from a brutal road loss to […]

Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints are currently looking to distinguish themselves from the pack in a crowded NFC South playoff picture. The Saints currently sit at an even 4-4 on the season, and Thomas has seen somewhat of a reduced role in his Age 30 season but is still finding ways to contribute […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox appears to be nearing a return after suffering an ankle injury in a recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fox missed the Kings’ last game against the Golden State Warriors; however, he recently provided an optimistic update on the injury that will have Sacramento fans hopeful for the future. […]

Maxi Kleber and the Dallas Mavericks have enjoyed a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season, currently one of only two teams that stands undefeated at 4-0. Kleber has seen somewhat of a diminished role in the offense with some of the offseason acquisitions that the Mavs made; however, it seems that the injury bug […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers made shockwaves around the NBA when it was announced that they had traded for disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. Harden figures to add another dimension to a Clippers’ offensive attack that already features the likes of stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who haven’t been enough so far to […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still in the process of figuring out whether they will have the services of starting quarterback Matthew Stafford the next time they take the gridiron. Stafford reportedly did not practice on Wednesday for the Rams, dealing with a thumb injury sustained during last week’s defeat at the hands of the […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a relatively surprising start to the 2023-24 NFL season. The Bucs started strong out of the gates, and although they have since dropped two in a row to make their record 3-4, Mayfield’s strong play has allowed them to stay right in the crowded NFC South […]

On Sunday, Atlanta Hawks fans received a slight cause for concern when it was announced that star point guard Trae Young was on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards with Achilles inflammation. However, some users noted that Young had posted a picture of himself on Instagram jumping up and down at […]

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Philadelphia 76ers had traded disgruntled guard James Harden and forward PJ Tucker to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a collection of role players and draft picks. Tucker was perhaps the most overlooked part of the deal, as he figures to provide a steady defensive presence […]

Recently, it was announced that star point guard James Harden was being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden had grown discontented with the Sixers in recent months and will now join a Clippers squad for which talent has never been an issue, featuring the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, […]

On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns will take on the San Antonio Spurs for what will be the team’s second home game of the year. The game will mark the first career matchup between Spurs’ rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and Suns’ living legend Kevin Durant, and recently, it was revealed that Durant was actually Wembanyama’s […]