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The Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery last month and are in position to draft Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the draft. While the current expectation is that the Pistons will indeed take Cunningham with that pick, there are teams inquiring about a potential trade involving that selection, including the […]

The Brooklyn Nets made several high-profile additions on the buyout market this season, nabbing Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge after both players secured buyouts from their previous clubs. Could Kevin Love be the next big name to get a buyout and make his way to Brooklyn to play with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, when Charles Barkley’s Suns squad lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in six games. Phoenix actually had the best record in the NBA that season at 62-20, giving them home-court advantage in the series, and Barkley was MVP. But the Suns […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have an exciting young core starring Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards that showed promise at the end of the season, but they still finished just 23-49 and also lost their draft pick to the Golden State Warriors because of the Russell trade. The Timberwolves have been bad since trading Jimmy […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, but he has been progressing in his return from a hyperextended knee. It sure seems like Giannis will play at some point in this series. Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry suggested as much on Tuesday ahead of Game […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers opened up a bit during his press conference ahead of The Match 4, which features Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau going up against Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson in a charity golf exhibition in Montana. Rodgers talked about mental health and how he has been using this offseason to get […]

Cincinnati Reds slugger Nick Castellanos instantly became a meme when he hit a home run right in the middle of announcer Thom Brennaman’s on-air apology after he was caught on a hot mic using a homophobic slur in 2020. Brennaman almost seamlessly went from his apology to announcing “a drive deep into left field by […]

It feels like ages ago that the Chicago Cubs were celebrating a combined no-hitter against the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, which moved them to 42-33 on the season as they fought at the top of the NL Central. The Cubs haven’t won a game since, dropping a 10th straight game in embarrassing fashion on Monday […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, which is when Charles Barkley’s team lost to the Chicago Bulls in six games. While that Suns squad did come up on the losing end, current star Devin Booker still wanted to honor them during his Monday media session. Check out this […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul is finally playing in the NBA Finals for the first time in his illustrious career. It’s a surreal feeling for The Point God after years of falling short in the playoffs, and he couldn’t help but acknowledge the weirdness during his Monday media session: "I don't know, it's […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Monday morning that goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks had tragically died in an accident at the age of 24. The team statement said Kivlenieks had “suffered an apparent head injury in a fall,” and police said he “died after falling and hitting his head on concrete in a July Fourth fireworks-related accident,” per […]

The Atlanta Hawks looked dead in the water at 14-20 earlier this season, but then they fired Lloyd Pierce and had Nate McMillan take over as the interim head coach. The Hawks went on a big run to close to the season 41-31 and then advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals before […]

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence has officially signed his first NFL contract, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports it’s an “unprecedented” deal because of the way it’s set up. The contract is for four years and $36.8 million, complete with a $24.1 million signing bonus. Lawrence has a fifth-year option on the deal. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons just went through a brutal postseason as the Sixers suffered a disappointing second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with his offensive struggles at the center of it all. The assumption is Daryl Morey is going to look to make a trade, but there’s concern that Simmons’ trade value is […]

Tim Tebow is trying to make an NFL comeback with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end, and an offer is out there from another tight end to help his attempt. That would be from Oakland Raiders star Darren Waller, who told TMZ Sports he’s willing to be a mentor to Tebow. Tebow, of course, […]

The Phoenix Suns will host the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals on Tuesday night, and odds are already being released for the series and for Finals MVP. The Suns and Bucks have a good amount of star power, especially when Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy, so there are a number of […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the last two-plus games of the Eastern Conference Finals. With Giannis sidelined, his teammates came up big in Games 5 and 6, winning both contests to advance to the NBA Finals. While The Greek Freak couldn’t put his immense talent to good use on the court, he still made […]

The Atlanta Hawks just lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and now attention turns to John Collins’ future with the franchise. Collins is set to be a restricted free agent, giving the Hawks a chance to match any offer sheet he signs. Collins could also just re-up with Atlanta without even […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young missed Games 4 and 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks with a bone bruise in his right foot, but there’s some optimism that he’ll be able to give it a go in Saturday’s must-win Game 6 back in Atlanta. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst discussed Young’s […]

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama was forced to withdraw from the Rocket Mortgage Classic after testing positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN’s Bob Harig. Because of this, Matsuyama’s status for The Open in two weeks is totally up in the air. Matsuyama’s agent and interpreter, Bob Turner, noted it’s still too early to know if the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks needed guys to step up with Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Little did the Bucks know that Brook Lopez would do his own Giannis impression in a pivotal 123-112 victory that has them sitting on the precipice of the NBA Finals. Lopez […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed the final eight games of the postseason with a right knee injury. Leonard suffered the injury in Game 4 of the second-round series against the Utah Jazz and then missed the final two games of that series plus the entire Western Conference Finals. Leonard had initially said he […]

The Dallas Mavericks know they need to add more talent around Luka Doncic, and rumors are already percolating about possible targets. Kawhi Leonard is reportedly on the Mavs’ radar in case he decides to leave the Los Angeles Clippers, but perhaps a more realistic target is Mike Conley. On a recent episode of the Hollinger […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined for a crucial Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks needed a spark. The Bucks got one from several of their normal starters, with Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday all delivering standout performances. But they also got a huge effort from a […]

The NFL has fined the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys for OTA violations after an investigation into the matter, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The three head coaches of these teams are also getting fined. The 49ers picked up a $100,000 fine, with head coach Kyle Shanahan getting docked $50,000. The Cowboys […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela will play in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks after getting elbowed in the face in Game 4, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. Capela had been listed as questionable with right eye inflammation, but there was optimism he was going to suit up. Sure enough, Capela will be giving […]

While Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley was actin’ a fool on the court as his team was eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Phoenix Suns, there was also tomfoolery in the stands at Staples Center at the tail end of Wednesday’s Game 6. A massive brawl broke out among some fans, with […]

The Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau feud is alive and well, with Koepka writing his latest entry in this epic tale of beef. Koepka tweeted out appreciation for his caddie, Ricky Elliott, which was a direct subtweet of DeChambeau: Couldn’t do it without my guy Rick! Best friend and greatest caddie to do it💯 @RickyElliott appreciation day! […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been ruled out for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, the team announced. This was expected after Giannis was initially ruled doubtful due to a hyperextended knee. The Greek Freak suffered the injury in a Game 4 blowout loss that saw the Hawks tie up […]

The Devin Booker-Chris Paul partnership has gone swimmingly in Year 1, with the Phoenix Suns reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 courtesy of their Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Booker knew from the start that he and CP3 could make magic together after last offseason’s […]

The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Tamorrion Terry from the roster on Wednesday. While this was somewhat odd timing for the release of an undrafted free agent, it turns out there’s a very good reason why Terry was let go. Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports Terry was one of 11 people “indicted […]

The Philadelphia 76ers know they need to make some changes after their disappointing second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, and Daryl Morey predictably has his eyes on a big fish, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. That would be Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who’s reportedly not too happy with what’s going on […]

Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers were just eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Phoenix Suns, with Leonard unfortunately missing the entire series due to a knee injury. The focus now shifts to what Leonard and the Clippers will do this offseason. Leonard has a $36 million player option for 2021-22. There’s some gossip […]

It was pandemonium in the desert after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 on Wednesday night to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. Suns star Devin Booker put out a call to Suns fans to come meet them at the airport when they […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals, starting Sunday with Game 1 out in the desert. In this 2021 NBA Playoffs odds post, we’ll take a look at the Clippers-Suns series odds, schedule, make a prediction and more. The second-seeded Suns have been waiting around […]

If you somehow didn’t know, Golden State Warriors swingman Damion Lee is married to Stephen Curry’s sister, Sydel. The Curry family is going to get an addition later this year, with Sydel and Damion recently announcing that they’re expecting their first child. The video of Steph and Ayesha Curry finding out about the pregnancy is […]

With Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams not making much progress on contract extension talks, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has an eye on reuniting with his former Fresno State teammate. Carr recently said he plans to put a “full-court press” on Adams in case he becomes available as a free agent […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went out sad against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs, and now they’re dealing with a couple of key departures. No, this has nothing to do with Ben Simmons, any other key player or even Doc Rivers, but still a few notable members of the organization nonetheless. Tuesday, longtime broadcaster Marc […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams got the first playoff start of his career in Game 4 against the Milwaukee Bucks due to Trae Young’s foot injury. Williams responded with a huge game, going for 21 points and eight assists while shooting an efficient 7-of-9 from the field. Williams learned he would be starting in place […]