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It’s obviously not ideal that the Miami Dolphins have been forced to name a seventh-round rookie as their starting quarterback for Sunday’s playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. The good news? At least now there’s a better chance Skylar Thompson will have the pass protection needed to pull off a major upset. Pro Bowl left […]

Steve Kerr admitted earlier this week that he’s concerned about overstretching Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. But the Golden State Warriors have struggled this season when both of their veteran big men are off the floor, and currently don’t have many other options up front with Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman and JaMychal Green all sidelined […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been shopping John Collins since almost the moment he signed a contract extension in summer 2021. Now that they’ve undergone significant turnover in the front office, though, the Hawks are taking a much different approach to finding the talented big man a new NBA home. As the February 9th trade deadline […]

It sure seems like Kliff Kingsbury won’t be out of a job long. The former Arizona Cardinals head coach has been back on the market for less than a week, and reportedly already received several offers from NFL teams who need an offensive coordinator. Still, there’s currently no telling when Kingsbury will be back on […]

The Golden State Warriors began their five-game road trip on a much-needed high note, blowing out the San Antonio Spurs 144-113 on Friday night. The defending champions reached their peak offensively against basketball’s worst defense, posting a season-high 130.9 offensive rating, draining 18 threes and becoming just the second team in league history with eight […]

The Golden State Warriors began their five-game road trip with a bang, routing the San Antonio Spurs 144-113 at the Alamodome on Friday night in front of an NBA record crowd of 68,323. Here are three observations from the Warriors’ fourth win away from Chase Center in 2022-23. Drawing two, creating dunks and layups The […]

Lamar Jackson has finally been ruled out for Sunday’s game on his team’s injury report. Unfortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, though, they still don’t know for sure who will be starting at quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup signal-caller Tyler Huntley is officially listed as questionable for the wild card round, still dealing with shoulder […]

The Denver Nuggets visit Crypto.com Arena on Friday for a highly anticipated matchup with the LA Clippers. The Nuggets enter the game winners of four straight at 28-13, tied atop the Western Conference with the Memphis Grizzlies. LA, meanwhile, is 22-21, just 3-7 in its last 10 games while continuing to manage a rash of […]

Mac McClung has still yet to find his footing in the NBA. After putting on a show in Salt Lake City alongside some of the basketball’s highest fliers, though, the G League guard could emerge as a household name regardless. McClung has accepted an invitation to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star […]

The San Antonio Spurs might have a better chance to beat the defending champions on Friday night than it seems at first glance. Why? Not only have the Golden State Warriors been basketball’s worst road team in 2022-23, but the young, rebuilding Spurs stand to benefit from a truly historic home-court advantage, too. San Antonio […]

Odds are still against the Washington Wizards being one of the NBA’s most aggressive sellers at the trade deadline, despite mass interest in prospective free agent Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal continuing the back half of his prime playing for a losing team. Just because general manager Tommy Shepherd and the front office are unlikely […]

The Denver Nuggets could be without the two-time reigning MVP for Friday’s highly anticipated matchup with another Western Conference contender. Nikola Jokic is officially listed as questionable on the injury report for his team’s game against the LA Clippers due to management of a nagging injury to his right wrist. Jokic originally suffered the injury […]

One of the most coveted pass-catchers in transfer portal is officially off the market. Former USC wide receiver CJ Williams announced on Thursday that he has committed to Wisconsin, reportedly choosing the Badgers over Notre Dame, West Virginia and UCLA, among others. Ain’t this they’ve been waitin’ for?#OnWisconsin 🦡 pic.twitter.com/nhrm8xrgY3 — CJ Williams (@CJWilliams_03) January […]

Lamar Jackson updated the status of his knee injury as the first round of the NFL playoff dawns. The Baltimore Ravens superstar revealed on Twitter Thursday that he’s still recovering from a PCL sprain in his left knee, dealing with inflammation and instability and far from 100 percent. “Thank you everyone for your support and […]

The Golden State Warriors are closer to full-strength after the returns of Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins and debut of Andre Iguodala. As the defending champions leave the friendly confines of Chase Center to begin a five-game road trip, though, they’ll still be without multiple key contributors. Both Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman are listed […]

FTX Arena is officially no more. The Miami HEAT announced on Thursday that a federal judge has terminated the naming rights agreement between the team, Miami-Dade County and the bankrupt cryptocurrency company founded by Sam Bankman-Fried. “When the news first broke about FTX several weeks ago, Miami-Dade County took immediate legal action to terminate our […]

Tyler Herro has been officially ruled out of his team’s matchup with the rival Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday with soreness in his left Achilles. Even if he was fully healthy, though, the Miami Heat would still be elsewhere for the game’s duration, and rightfully so. Katya Elise Henry, Herro’s longtime girlfriend, gave birth to the […]

It was just a few months ago that many believed 2022-23 could be LeBron James’ last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. But the four-time champion signed a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension in mid-August, putting off free agency for at least one more summer. As the Lakers struggle to level up in the Western […]

The Arizona Cardinals have wasted no time trying to find their next head coach. Less than 48 hours after firing Kliff Kingsbury, the team has reportedly received permission from the New Orleans Saints to speak with Sean Payton. The #AZCardinals have received permission to speak with #Saints coach Sean Payton, sources say, as they plot […]

Steph Curry wasn’t himself on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. The Golden State Warriors superstar fought his way to 24 points on 8-of-22 shooting in his team’s stunning loss to the thoroughly depleted Suns, clearly a bit rusty in his return from a left shoulder injury that cost him nearly a month of play. […]

The Golden State Warriors were as whole as they’ve been in weeks on Tuesday night. Their sudden slide continued regardless, with the defending champions coming out lifeless despite Stephen Curry’s return against a Phoenix Suns squad that was missing not just Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, but also Cam Johnson, Cam Payne and […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 125-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns, it bears stressing, wasn’t even as close as that double-digit deficit suggests. The defending champions trailed by 17 in the first half and were down 92-65 with 2:25 left in the third quarter, thoroughly out-classed by the Suns despite finally getting Steph Curry back and […]

The Golden State Warriors spoiled Steph’s Curry’s return on Tuesday night, falling to the woefully short-handed Phoenix Suns 125-113. Here are three reactions from the defending champions’ third consecutive loss. Steph Curry, rusty in return The reigning Finals MVP last took the floor almost a month ago, and only just joined his teammates for full-contact […]

It’s no secret the Golden State Warriors could use some experienced, versatile reinforcements off the bench as their quest for back-to-back titles continues. Maybe that much-needed extra support, though, won’t have to come via trade after all. Andre Iguodala made his long-awaited season debut in Saturday’s ugly loss to the Orlando Magic, going scoreless with […]

The Golden State Warriors initially targeted January 13th for Steph Curry’s highly anticipated return from a left shoulder injury that’s cost him nearly a month of action. That’s why it was such a pleasant surprise on Monday afternoon when the reigning Finals MVP was listed as probable for his team’s Tuesday game against the Phoenix […]

The Golden State Warriors were called for three more fouls than the Orlando Magic in Saturday’s loss. They also made more free throws, but got to the charity stripe three fewer times than the Magic. In the grand scheme of 2022-23, those numbers are actually relatively encouraging for the defending champions. No team in the […]

The Chicago Bulls enter Monday’s matchup with the Boston Celtics having won three in a row, giving them some much-needed life after reports of tension between star players and the head coach seemingly left the team dead in the water before Christmas. Chicago is 19-21 following a trio of impressive victories over the Brooklyn Nets, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will tipoff a five-game road trip with their best player watching from the sidelines. Luka Doncic won’t play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday with left ankle soreness, the team announced. Joining the MVP candidate on the bench will be Dorian Finney-Smith (right adductor strain) and Josh Green (right elbow strain), […]

There was a case to be made that Dalvin Cook shouldn’t suit up in his team’s regular season finale. Less than one quarter into the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 18 matchup with the Chicago Bears, it’s safe to say the team may be regretting its decision to play him. Cook hobbled off the field on Sunday […]

An objectively disappointing season for Kentucky basketball reached a new low on Saturday, when the Wildcats were blown out 78-52 by Alabama. The loss pushes John Calipari’s team to 10-5 overall, including 1-2 in SEC play. The Wildcats’ remaining schedule isn’t getting any easier, either. Six of their final 16 regular-season games come against ranked […]

Andrew Wiggins’ long-awaited return seemed to come at the perfect time for the Golden State Warriors. Not only were the defending champions set to miss Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, JaMychal Green and James Wiseman against the Orlando Magic, but Klay Thompson was a late scratch for Saturday’s game due to experiencing left knee soreness during […]

The Miami Dolphins’ once-promising season will end with Week 18 unless they beat the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium. Good thing at least two of the team’s most important injured players will be suiting up on Sunday. Cornerback Xavien Howard (knee) and pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (hand) will play against the Jets, while left […]

It seems like Stetson Bennett will have one of his biggest, most dynamic targets available with the national title on the line after all. Georgia football offensive coordinator Todd Monken told reporters on Saturday he believes star tight end Darnell Washington will suit up on Monday night against the TCU Horned Frogs, according to Nick […]

The Toronto Raptors are suddenly approaching a crossroads. Losers of three straight to fall a season-worst seven games below .500, the 16-23 Raptors could pivot from fighting toward contention to rebuilding around Scottie Barnes if their widespread struggles continue leading up to the February 9th trade deadline. One franchise stalwart Toronto on whom Toronto is […]

Before Klay Thompson’s game-tying heroics and Saddiq Bey’s game-winning buzzer beater, Jordan Poole had the opportunity to put the Detroit Pistons away for good. Instead of sending his team to victory or putting the defending champions up one, though, Poole lost his footing while trying to cross over Alec Burks, resulting in an ugly turnover […]

The San Antonio Spurs host the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Gregg Popovich’s team enters the game at 13-26, owning the fourth-worst record in the NBA. Boston, meanwhile, tops the league at 27-12, a surefire title contender after losing in the NBA Finals last season. The rebuilding Spurs would have a tough challenge on their hands […]

Andre Iguodala might not be the only rangy, athletic wing on verge of making his long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors. Steve Kerr told reporters that Andrew Wiggins practiced in full on Friday, saying “there’s a chance” his team’s starting small forward could play against the Orlando Magic on Friday. Wiggins has been sidelined […]

Malcolm Brogdon is still getting the hang of coming off the bench. The seventh-year veteran had basically been a career starter before being traded to the Boston Celtics over the summer, forcing his way into the starting lineup as a rookie and opening every game he played for the Indiana Pacers since 2018-19. Still, it’s […]

The short-handed Golden State Warriors are about to get some much-needed veteran support. Shockingly, it’s coming with Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry almost certain to remain sidelined by injury. Andre Iguodala announced on the latest episode of Point Forward that he will make his long-awaited season debut in Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic. “ET, […]