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New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau finally pulled the plug on Elfrid Payton as the starting point guard in Game 3 against the Atlanta Hawks, inserting Derrick Rose into the starting lineup. Thibodeau technically first made the move at halftime of Game 2 when he had Rose start the second half of that victory. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to find a trade for star wide receiver Julio Jones, and Mike Garafolo said on NFL Network the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans are two teams that have talked to the Falcons about a deal, per PFT’s Michael David Smith. However, nothing is imminent as Atlanta continues to look […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler just had the worst playoff series of his career, totaling only 58 points while shooting under 30% from the field against Giannis Antetokounmpo and a ferocious Milwaukee Bucks defense in a four-game sweep. In fact, things were so bad for Butler that he was outscored by Bucks reserve Bryn Forbes, […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put together a tour de force performance in Game 3 against the Washington Wizards, pouring in 36 points on 14-of-18 shooting in a 132-103 beatdown. The Sixers center added eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block in a game that was never all that competitive. In addition to […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a massive disappointment in the play-in tournament, losing back-to-back heartbreakers against the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. That doesn’t mean Draymond Green won’t be a key part of the playoff action. Green will be returning to TNT to provide analyst work once again after making his debut last year. […]

The New York Knicks were notably light at point guard heading into this season, and many believed they would be looking for a significant upgrade at the position in the offseason. However, the midseason acquisition of Derrick Rose helped rectify the point guard problem, which could ultimately lead the Knicks away from chasing that position […]

After an ugly first half of Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers had themselves some fun in the second half. The Lakers blew the game wide open behind the trio of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Dennis Schroder, resulting in a 109-95 victory. As they ran out to their big lead, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers returned home with a chance to take a 2-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets in their first-round series. Instead, the Blazers faltered after a hot start and suffered a 120-115 defeat to fall behind in the series. Blazers star Damian Lillard was hot about the officiating after the game. While Lillard […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Jason Kidd to be on Frank Vogel’s coaching staff in 2019, many speculated that Kidd would be next in line to be head coach. Now, Vogel isn’t going anywhere after winning a championship with the Lakers in 2020, but that doesn’t mean Kidd isn’t looking for another head coaching […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving made headlines when he recently pleaded to Boston Celtics fans to not display any “subtle racism,” among other things, when he returns to TD Garden for Game 3 on Friday night. Celtics president Danny Ainge responded to Irving’s remarks and effectively called BS, saying he has never heard anything like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will return to Staples Center to host the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their first-round series on Thursday night. Ahead of that Game 3, the franchise dropped a Staples Center bombshell. No, the Lakers aren’t leaving. Just the opposite, in fact. The team announced an extension of the Staples Center […]

Minnesota Timberwolves minority owner Meyer Orbach filed a lawsuit against majority owner Glen Taylor, alleging that Taylor is in breach of contract because Orbach hasn’t had the opportunity to sell his 17% stake in the franchise before the $1.5 billion sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. While it doesn’t appear this lawsuit will ultimately […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is embroiled in drama with his team, but he’s currently loving life out in Hawaii with fiancée Shailene Woodley. Rodgers is also enjoying somer serious bro time with actor Miles Teller, who’s also in Hawaii with his wife Keleigh. Keleigh has been documenting all the ongoing shenanigans with the […]

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly been holding out hope for a first-round pick in a Julio Jones trade, with a second-round pick at the very least. While recent consensus suggested getting a first just wasn’t going to happen, ESPN’s Diana Russini reports the Falcons have discussed multiple trade offers for Jones, and one of them […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell finally returned to the lineup after missing the final 16 regular-season games and then a Game 1 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies due to an ankle injury. Mitchell played well in his return in Game 2, going for 25 points in 26 minutes in a 141-129 win. Mitchell’s triumphant return […]

The Phoenix Suns were unlucky enough when they drew the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs after their best regular season in years. If that wasn’t bad enough, Chris Paul’s brutal injury luck striking yet again in Game 1 was a cruel twist of fate that’s going to rob us of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was an absolute train wreck in a Game 1 loss against the Phoenix Suns, with Deandre Ayton badly outplaying him in his playoff debut. There was plenty of criticism aimed at Davis, which he took to heart. Davis used the criticism as fuel and apparently showed up to Monday’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in a stunning hole against the Dallas Mavericks after losing the first two games of their first-round series at Staples Center. The Clippers have had zero answers for Luka Doncic and haven’t gotten enough production outside of their two superstars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Clippers are […]

Donald Trump allegedly tried to bribe late United States Senator Arlen Specter in an attempt to squash his inquiry into the New England Patriots’ Spygate scandal, according to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham. Specter began looking into Spygate in late 2007 and was alarmed at the NFL’s fast investigation into the matter. […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady underwent knee surgery after winning Super Bowl No. 7 earlier this year. Brady even admitted it was “pretty serious,” which normally wouldn’t bode all that well for a 43-year-old man. But Brady is no normal 43-year-old man. The guy is a freak, and he’s preparing to dominate the NFL […]

Wayne Gretzky announced Tuesday he’s stepping away as vice chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky cited the COVID-19 pandemic and “other life changes” as the main reasons for his decision. Here’s his full statement: pic.twitter.com/rJ7MJOVsnN — Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) May 25, 2021 This move comes on the heels of the Oilers getting swept in the […]

After a dominant start to their regular season in 2019-20 was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Milwaukee Bucks went out with a whimper against the Miami Heat in the second round of the bubble playoffs. There were a variety of reasons for the collapse, both on and off the court, but it was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a number of issues in their Game 1 loss against the Phoenix Suns, and a recurring complaint has been Frank Vogel’s decision to start Andre Drummond alongside Anthony Davis. Drummond himself wasn’t terrible in Game 1, but his presence too often makes Davis a passive spectator while also clogging up […]

The Atlanta Falcons had trade talks involving star wide receiver Julio Jones before the 2021 NFL Draft, but they wanted a first-round pick for his services. According to PFT’s Mike Florio, the Falcons could have agreed to deal Jones before the draft for a second-round pick while also not having to pay any of his […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will make his return to the court on Wednesday for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will come after plenty of drama involving his return, which saw him upset that he was ruled out by the Jazz for Sunday’s Game 1 loss. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick and […]

Game 2 between the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets saw tensions flare throughout the night, with the officials losing control of the game in an ugly third quarter marred by 18 fouls. The Blazers suffered a 128-109 loss to even the series at 1-1 as it shifts to Portland, but they’re not going to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley has apologized to his wife, Montana Yao, and their son after cheating on her with Larsa Pippen. Yao seems to be in a somewhat forgiving mood … at least when it comes to Beasley Beasley took to Instagram and posted a lengthy note for his wife in an attempt to […]

It’s no secret that Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau aren’t the biggest fans of each other, and their beef has been renewed thanks to previously unaired footage that made its way to the internet on Monday night. After one of his rounds at the PGA Championship, Koepka did an interview with Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis. […]

After an altercation during the Milwaukee Bucks’ dominant 132-98 Game 2  win over the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo casually turned the basketball court into a soccer field by showing off his footie skills. The Greek Freak put on an extended juggling display, much to the delight of the Fiserv Forum crowd. After the game, Giannis […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young came up big in his playoff debut, roasting Frank Ntilikina and burying a game-winning floater to beat the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. Young relished the moment with plenty of trash talk aimed at the Madison Square Garden faithful, playing an excellent […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks infamously flamed out of the playoffs against the Miami Heat in the bubble, with Jimmy Butler outplaying the 2019-20 MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the five-game series. The Greek Freak didn’t spend all that much time trying to guard Butler despite the Heat star roasting the […]

The Utah Jazz announced Monday star guard Donovan Mitchell will be available for Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, marking his first game since April 16 due to an ankle injury. This comes after a drama-filled Sunday that saw Mitchell surprisingly miss a 112-109 Game 1 loss to the Grizzlies with the ankle […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren finds himself on the hot seat after just one season with the team. Based on what Pacers president Kevin Pritchard said Monday, Bjorkgren seems to be as good as gone. Not exactly a ringing endorsement here: Pritchard added that he and Bjorkgren will have many conversations in the future. […]

Former Michigan State star Keith Appling was arrested Monday by Michigan State Police after being named a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old man over the weekend in Detroit, according to Miriam Marini of the Detroit Free Press. The 29-year-old Appling reportedly got into a verbal altercation with the victim on Saturday night. […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones says he’s done with the franchise. Jones made this declaration on Monday’s edition of Undisputed when host Shannon Sharpe called him on air and put him on speakerphone. "Oh no, I'm outta there man." – Julio Jones to Shannon Sharpe on playing for the Falcons, while on speakerphone on […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was all ready to play in Sunday’s Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He declared Thursday he was preparing to return from his ankle injury after going through practice. His name soon disappeared from the injury report. He said Sunday morning he was “ready to go.” Then, all of a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially began their title defense on Sunday in Game 1 of the first round against the Phoenix Suns. Ahead of that tilt, Lakers star Anthony Davis had a message for all the haters who think he’s soft. Via Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register: “I don’t give a (expletive) – […]

It has been an incredible run for Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship this week. Mickelson entered Sunday with the lead and is currently embroiled in a battle with Brooks Koepka and others at the top of the leaderboard. On the par-3 fifth hole at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Mickelson turned in a vintage Lefty […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers pulled out an intense 125-118 victory over the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Sixers star put up 30 points and got the last laugh after Wizards star Bradley Beal trolled him multiple times throughout the game. Check out Beal actin’ a fool: Beal trolling […]