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Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz entered their Tuesday night contest against the Sacramento Kings losers of four straight. However, the Jazz haven’t played poorly at all. The Jazz have just endured heartbreaking, down-to-the wire losses, the most recent of which came from a Tyler Herro game winner. And on Tuesday night, the Cardiac Jazz […]

There was considerable talk in the late 2010s that Giannis Antetokounmpo, should the Milwaukee Bucks flame out once more in the postseason, could bolt for greener pastures. Fast forward to now and Antetokounmpo is now an NBA champion and an NBA Finals MVP, lifting Milwaukee to great joys they haven’t experienced since their halcyon days […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered their Tuesday night contest against the Washington Wizards having lost five of their past six games. Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday’s absences haven’t helped their cause at all, and the Bucks have slipped to third in the Eastern Conference standings as a result. However, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, is putting […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have endured a bit of a rough patch as of late, thanks in no small part to the absences of Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton. Nonetheless, despite the Bucks’ mini-crisis, Giannis Antetokounmpo has remained the one constant holding the Bucks together, and he was back to his usual dominance yet again on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have endured a plethora of injury woes during the 2022-23 season. And the Clippers don’t seem to be approaching the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to their bouts with injuries, especially after Paul George tweaked his right hamstring once more during their 110-100 loss to the […]

The Golden State Warriors have endured a ton of injury woes amid their five-game winning streak. In fact, not only have All-Stars Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins been out for a prolonged period, the Dubs also entered their Monday night game against the Atlanta Hawks missing crucial frontcourt pieces in JaMychal Green and Jonathan Kuminga, […]

Entering the 2022-23 season, LeBron James has only missed the postseason four times in his career. Simply put, James’ teams are almost always expected to make the postseason. After all, James has shown an elite ability to lead his teams in heliocentric fashion, most notably during 2007 and 2018, when he carried the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

For much of the season, the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff hasn’t had the most glowing appraisal of their marquee offseason acquisition Christian Wood’s defense. To begin the year, the Mavs have utilized Wood off the bench instead of as a starter alongside Luka Doncic, much to the fans’ chagrin. But amid the Mavs’ injury woes, […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most gifted footballers of his generation, made waves when he decided to sign with Al Nassr Football Club, the current league leaders in the Saudi Pro League. That may not be the league most befitting of a player of Ronaldo’s caliber. But with Ronaldo set to make $75 million per […]

There’s just something in the air in Chase Center that gives the Golden State Warriors invincibility. Entering their Monday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks armed with the best home record in the league, the Warriors had a golden opportunity to continue their climb atop the Western Conference by extending their win streak to five […]

The Golden State Warriors, currently in the middle of an eight-game homestand, have a golden opportunity to make up ground in the Western Conference standings amid Stephen Curry’s shoulder injury. However, their game on Monday night is far from a cakewalk, with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks determined to shake off their season-long inconsistencies. […]

Despite Donovan Mitchell’s scoring outburst on Monday night, the Chicago Bulls were still on track to claim a much-needed victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. After battling inconsistencies for much of the season, this would’ve been a huge victory for Billy Donovan’s Bulls, especially after Spida scored 55 points with the Bulls still leading, 130-127, with […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has always had a knack for scoring the ball. Since entering the league in 2017, Mitchell has been one of the best shot creating guards in the NBA, never finishing a season with a scoring average below 20 points per game. But his career-high 71-point explosion to lead the Cavs […]

The Indiana Pacers are on an upward trajectory despite being in the early stages of their rebuild. And it’s all thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s emergence as a franchise cornerstone-level talent. With the Pacers on the rise, it may not be the worst idea in the world to add to their young core, particularly with a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles still own the best record in the NFC and are still on track for the first-seed playoff bye, but the past two weeks have put a damper on what has been such a strong season. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew hasn’t been able to fill in the shoes of Jalen Hurts, who has […]

The Miami Heat acquired Victor Oladipo during the 2021 trade deadline with one thing in mind: to add an All-Star caliber running mate alongside Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the burgeoning Tyler Herro. However, injury woes have gotten the best out of Oladipo over the past two and a half seasons. Since arriving in South […]

The Baltimore Ravens may already be assured of a playoff spot, but that doesn’t mean their players are just ready to phone it in. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers definitely took advantage of the Ravens’ complacency, particularly towards the end, as they completed a 16-13 comeback victory on the back of quarterback Kenny Pickett’s heroic fourth-quarter […]

Against all expectations, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain in the thick of the playoff hunt following a crucial 16-13 win over the playoff-bound Baltimore Ravens, who were missing Lamar Jackson. If there’s anything head coach Mike Tomlin can guarantee for his team, it’s a season finish above. 500, and it appears like the Steelers are on […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics failed to start the New Year right after they lost to the Denver Nuggets, 123-111, despite the absence of Jamal Murray. The return of Robert Williams III from an offseason injury was supposed to beef up the Celtics’ interior defense. However, Nikola Jokic still had his way with them […]

Nikola Jokic has drawn the most attention amid the Denver Nuggets’ rise to the top of the Western Conference standings, and for good reason. After a historic December, Jokic was back at it again to begin 2023. In a rousing 123-111 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, Jokic dropped yet another triple-double to […]

For the entirety of the 2022-23 season thus far, the Golden State Warriors know that there is no better place than home. Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, and the Dubs entered their Friday night home game against the Portland Trail Blazers owners of the league’s best home record, at 15-2. And there may be no better […]

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired CJ McCollum during last season’s trade deadline to bolster the young core led by Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. And since acquiring McCollum, the Pelicans have improved considerably. On Friday night, McCollum proved that he’s worth his weight in gold after leading the Pelicans to a rousing 127-116 victory over […]

Winning an MVP in three straight seasons has only been done thrice before in NBA history, with Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird all achieving the feat. However, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is making a strong case to join the aforementioned exclusive club, especially after a stellar month of December that’s allowed him […]

LeBron James may not be the same player he was back in his heyday with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. But he’s still a damn great player even as Father Time attempts to take him down with every passing moment. Having turned 38 Friday, James quickly proved that age, indeed, is just a number […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, unquestionably, is one of the greatest basketball players ever to set foot on planet Earth. He might be getting up there in age, having turned 38 years old today, but his greatness remains almost unparalleled. And Kevin Durant, not too bad a player in his own right, couldn’t help […]

With the playoffs looming, health is of utmost importance for the Dallas Cowboys. In particular, the Cowboys cannot afford to lose quarterback Dak Prescott, who missed some time early this season with a thumb injury. However, amid the Cowboys’ 27-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night, Prescott appeared to injure his knee after […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who turns 38 today, is doing whatever he can to carry his team on his shoulders amid Anthony Davis’ injury. While James is still playing at a high level, the Lakers’ supporting cast has been uneven to say the least, as seen in their 14-21 record. And with Father […]

Despite the Green Bay Packers’ much-needed 26-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Week 16, fans had concerns over some of the team’s offensive decisions, particularly with regards to running back Aaron Jones’ limited usage. Jones was limited to a mere eight touches during their win on Sunday, a season-low. And with the Packers needing […]

The Tennessee Titans have seen their playoff hopes go up in smoke after losing six straight games, their latest defeat coming at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. However, all hope is not lost. The Titans can still usurp the Jacksonville Jaguars for the AFC South crown with a win over them on […]

The lottery gods rewarded the Toronto Raptors, after a down 2020-21 season, with the opportunity to draft Scottie Barnes, a 6’9 forward who projected to be an all-around force. And Barnes played extremely well in his first season, even winning Rookie of the Year honors. However, the 21-year old forward has seen his efficiency numbers […]

Mark Jackson may be a mere footnote in the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty these days. However, the former Dubs head coach played a huge part in the Warriors’ turnaround in the early 2010s. He was able to coach the young core led by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to two consecutive playoff berths in 2013 […]

The Dallas Cowboys will enter their Thursday night clash against the Tennessee Titans without one of their best offensive players. Running back Tony Pollard will not play in the Cowboys’ Week 17 contest due to a thigh injury after being listed as questionable, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pelissero had said Thursday morning that things […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has long been divisive. To some, Gobert is a marvelous defensive force, capable of shoring up a team’s defense by himself with his elite defensive instincts and physical tools. However, when some look at the 7’1 Frenchman, all they see is a player who gets played off the court against […]

Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ tenure with the Minnesota Vikings has been, overall, a mixed bag. The Vikings have only made the postseason once over Cousins’ past four seasons as Minnesota’s QB1. Still, with elite offensive weapons such as Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook still in town to go along with strong defensive options such as Danielle […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs enter their Week 17 clash against Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos having already punched their tickets to the postseason. However, the star quarterback knows better than to rest on his laurels despite the Broncos’ franchise turbulence this season. Speaking with reporters before their game on Sunday, Patrick […]

The writing was on the wall for shortstop Jean Segura’s tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies the moment they inked Trea Turner to an 11-year, $300 million deal. Segura, who has been a Phillies mainstay for the past four year, has endeared himself to their fanbase due to his penchant for timely hitting and all-around lovable […]

The Las Vegas Raiders, after making the playoffs last season, have endured a rough 2022-23 campaign. Quarterback Derek Carr’s decline in performance has been one of the biggest reasons behind the Raiders’ struggles. In fact, head coach Josh McDaniel and the rest of the Raiders brass decided to bench the 31-year old quarterback in favor […]

When Zion Williamson is on a roll, he is one of the most difficult players to stop in the entire association. Possessing an incredible combination of size, strength, and athleticism, Williamson is one of the most physically imposing forwards in the league, and the Minnesota Timberwolves figured that out the hard way on Wednesday night. […]

The Sacramento Kings faced a bit of uncertainty in recent days after Domantas Sabonis suffered a fractured thumb. Sabonis missed the Kings’ Tuesday night loss vs. the Denver Nuggets, with De’Aaron Fox simply being unable to lead Sacramento to a victory without his All-Star teammate. However, Sabonis quickly returned to action on Wednesday, and in […]