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Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis took a lot of heat for his poor performance in the playoffs as Luka Doncic’s sidekick. Porzingis too often felt like a non-factor, floating around the perimeter and struggling to make an impact on the defensive end as the Mavs suffered a seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles […]

There has been a lot of reporting and speculation out there about why Aaron Rodgers is upset with the Green Bay Packers. Some of that has centered around his contract and a desire to be taken care of given he’s one of the best quarterback of all time. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Rodgers turned […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard shot down a report that he would be demanding a trade in the near future, but he didn’t exactly make a long-term commitment to the franchise. While it currently seems as if a trade won’t happen this offseason, Lillard has now sent multiple warning shots across the bow of […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is often compared to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant because of his cold-blooded ability to go get buckets from anywhere on the court, and especially from the mid-range area. While Booker is an assassin out there, the Suns shooting guard doesn’t actually want to be compared to the late […]

After losing the first two games of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks have defeated the Phoenix Suns three times in a row to give themselves a chance to win the title on their home court Tuesday night. The Bucks haven’t won an NBA championship since 1971, so it could be a very special […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting free agent Melvin Ingram for a visit on Monday as training camp approaches, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The former Los Angeles Chargers defensive end is looking for a new team after spending his first nine seasons of the NFL with the Chargers. The Steelers could use more help in […]

There was plenty of Damian Lillard drama last week, with one report suggesting a trade demand to the Portland Trail Blazers would be coming soon. While Lillard publicly denied that and said he expects to be in a Blazers uniform to start next season, he made it known that he’s not satisfied with where the […]

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees called it a career after the 2020 NFL season. But, of course, that never stops people from wondering whether or not a player will wind up deciding to return. However, it looks like Brees is actually done for good and won’t be returning if a team in need of […]

13 NFL teams have reportedly hit the 85% COVID-19 vaccine threshold that will ease restrictions at training camp, but the Dallas Cowboys aren’t one of them. Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin isn’t happy about it. Via ESPN’s Todd Archer: “Yeah, and it should upset them,” Irvin said of the Cowboys recently at […]

John Cena made an epic WWE return on Sunday night at the much-anticipated Money in the Bank event, showing up unannounced after Roman Reigns defeated Edge in the title bout. It was Cena’s first WWE appearance in 15 months. Cena got an incredible pop from the adoring crowd on hand: 🎺🎺🎺 🎺@JohnCena is BACK!!! 🤯 […]

The Phoenix Suns have lost three straight games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals and are now on the brink of elimination after going up 2-0. While this wouldn’t seem like a great position to be in, Suns center Deandre Ayton isn’t panicking and is actually looking on the bright side of things. […]

The Chicago Bulls need an upgrade at point guard to play next to All-Star Zach LaVine. Matt Moore of The Action Network reports the Bulls are planning on being a big spender at the position this offseason, with four names tied to the franchise. Those four names are Kyle Lowry, Dennis Schroder, Lonzo Ball and […]

The Utah Jazz earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but they suffered a disappointing second-round series loss to the Los Angeles Clippers after going up 2-0. The Jazz have consistently been good in recent years, only to either fail to get out of the first round or fail to make the Western […]

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday has been up and down with his shooting in these playoffs, but he usually finds a way to impact the game no matter what. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has consistently stood by Holiday, and his faith was rewarded with an absolutely epic performance in Game 5 of the 2021 […]

Team USA is dealing with some roster issues after some early exhibition struggles, with Bradley Beal and Kevin Love now out of the Olympics and Jerami Grant in health and safety protocols. JaVale McGee and Keldon Johnson were just selected to replace Beal and Love, and it’s unclear if Grant will be able to play. […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a partially torn ACL during the playoffs that required surgery, and now he’s facing a big decision in free agency. Will he opt-in or out of his $36 million deal for 2021-22? Marc Stein writes on Substack that the most likely scenario is Leonard opting out and then […]

After the Milwaukee Bucks were humiliated by the Miami Heat in the second round of the bubble playoffs, everybody knew there would be significant changes to the roster, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s big contract decision coming up. Many turned to Chris Paul as a possible trade target, and the Bucks reportedly did consider a run […]

The Damian Lillard trade drama is hitting new heights on Friday. The day began with TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott reporting that Lillard would be requesting a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers in the coming days, setting off a frenzy of speculation. Blazers teammate Jusuf Nurkic angrily shot down that rumor, and Yahoo Sports’ Chris […]

Florida State Seminoles product Scottie Barnes is having his Patrick Williams moment and is zooming up boards as the 2021 NBA Draft approaches in a couple of weeks, according to Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman. People around the NBA now believe Barnes could go in the top five and perhaps even at No. 4 to the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum didn’t suit up for Team USA in their last exhibition game against Argentina due to a sore right knee. While the last few days have been a mess for the Americans with their roster situation, the good news is Tatum was back at practice Thursday and participating in full, per […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, but there are complications that make it likely he won’t sign one this offseason and will be ticketed for unrestricted free agency in 2022. This may make some Bulls fans uneasy about his future, but LaVine understands the situation and […]

Armed with two lottery picks and other trade assets (such as James Wiseman), many expect the Golden State Warriors to try to trade for another superstar player to help out Stephen Curry and Co after a disappointing 2020-21 campaign. The rumors are already going around that this is their preferred strategy, and Draymond Green has […]

Team USA suffered two brutal losses to Nigeria and Australia to start their exhibition slate before finally getting a win against Argentina. Star Kevin Durant told Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes he isn’t concerned about the early struggles and that “the s*** people are saying doesn’t bother” him. Durant thinks the losses need to be placed […]

Team USA forward Jerami Grant is joining Bradley Beal in health and safety protocols in Las Vegas, according to Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Grant hasn’t tested positive for COVID-19, though, and it’s unclear what his status is moving forward. Beal entered the protocols on Wednesday, and it’s not looking good for […]

Green Bay Packers training camp is rapidly approaching, and still nobody knows what the hell Aaron Rodgers is going to do. Will he show up? Will he hold out out until who knows when? Will he play at all this season? Well, Rodgers’ former Packers teammate A.J. Hawk thinks the disgruntled quarterback is going to […]

The Washington Wizards are set to hire Denver Nuggets associate coach Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Fred Katz. The deal isn’t done yet, but Unseld is the clear favorite for the job. Unseld Jr. is the son of late Bullets legend Wes Unseld, who spent his […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul stunk it up in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, and his awful turnover in the final minute helped seal the deal. Paul literally just fell down and fumbled the ball away with the Suns down two points, leading to a Jrue Holiday steal and Khris […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has had an incredible playoff run, but he was absolutely dreadful in Wednesday’s 109-103 Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals. Paul only had 10 points on 5-of-13 shooting to go along with seven assists, five turnovers and four rebounds in the defeat, and his brutal […]

Cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested Wednesday morning in Seattle for “Burglary Domestic Violence” and was denied bail, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing King County public records. Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest notes Sherman is being investigated for a felony: News: King County public records show that Richard Sherman has been booked for “Burglary […]

The Sacramento Kings are rumored as a Ben Simmons suitor as the Philadelphia 76ers open up trade conversations involving the young All-Star. The Sixers reportedly want an All-Star-caliber player in return for Simmons, though, and that means the Kings would likely have to give up De’Aaron Fox to make a trade work. If Philly actually […]

Gregg Popovich’s Team USA squad finally got it together against Argentina in Tuesday’s exhibition contest ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, jumping  out to a big lead from the get-go and then cruising to a 108-80 victory. It had to feel good after losing two straight games in embarrassing fashion. Popovich talked about the performance afterward […]

After two straight debacles, Team USA finally got off the schneid with a big 108-80 win over Argentina on Tuesday night. But while Bradley Beal and the Americans dominated throughout, that didn’t stop the Washington Wizards star from getting a little heckling from the crowd. As Beal stepped to the line for a free throw […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cassius Marsh is at it again when it comes to criticizing one of his former teams, the New England Patriots. Back in 2018, Marsh said he was glad to be with the San Francisco 49ers after a brief stint with the Patriots because his time with New England wasn’t any fun. He […]

The New York Jets have publicly stated a desire to sign safety Marcus Maye to a new contract, but it appears negotiations have gone into the toilet as the July 15 deadline approaches. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says the Jets didn’t respond to Maye’s latest proposal, leading to that being pulled off the table and […]

It was already reported that the Houston Rockets are trying to get the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft from the Detroit Pistons, and The Athletic’s Sham Charania is throwing more fuel on that fire with his latest report. However, Shams is reporting the Rockets’ interest in another trade as well, noting discussions […]

Longtime Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday morning after a long career with the franchise. Rinne penned an essay for The Players’ Tribune thanking Nashville and also held a press conference to discuss his decision to step away from the game. Rinne said his final decision came down […]

The Minnesota Wild are buying out longtime fixtures Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic. Parise and Suter joined the Wild a little more than nine years ago on the Fourth of July. They both got 13-year, $98 million contracts when they signed with the franchise in 2012 and played […]

Australia took it to Team USA in the second half of Monday’s exhibition bout in Las Vegas, sending the Americans to another embarrassing loss after a shocking first defeat against Nigeria over the weekend. Patty Mills and Joe Ingles played starring roles in Australia’s 91-83 triumph, with Mills going for 22 points and Ingles chipping […]

Team USA’s loss to Nigeria was definitely a stunner, but perhaps that could have been chalked up to it being some first-game weirdness in an exhibition setting. But Team USA lost another exhibition game on Monday, this time to Australia, and now there’s something of a panic surrounding the team. While several key players are […]