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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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen is a notable thorn in the Chicago Bulls’ side. 11 months ago, Bulls guard and fan favorite Alex Caruso went up for a dunk in transition, but Allen pulled him down ominously. Caruso broke his wrist in the aftermath, causing him to miss 21 games after needing surgery. And now, […]

Zion Williamson put the Minnesota Timberwolves defense to the sword all night long with a career-best 43-point effort that included a nasty poster jam over Rudy Gobert, and D’Angelo Russell was none too pleased about the New Orleans Pelicans forward’s explosion. One sequence in particular drew Russell’s ire. With the Pelicans down by two, 116-114, […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been one of the hardest workers in the entire NBA. Antetokounmpo did not become the player he is today without putting in a lot of effort into honing his talent and polishing his skills. This has allowed him to become more than the sum of his physical gifts. […]

There are only a handful of players in the league that draw more attention than Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol when he’s on the court. After all, Bol is not only a 7’2 center with a 7’8 wingspan, he also possesses skills more suited to someone a foot smaller. Thus, his combination of physical […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shipped a boatload of picks and assets to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gobert for one reason: rim protection. A three-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Gobert is a one-man defensive system onto himself (despite struggling a bit this season). Nevertheless, Gobert didn’t emerge as the defensive force […]

The Miami Dolphins have been hit with some brutal news these past few days. Not only have they fallen off with an 8-7 record after losing four straight games, they also lost Tua Tagovailoa to a concussion after the quarterback hit his head on the ground during the Dolphins’ Week 16 clash against the Green […]

Almost every basketball fan on earth has imagined themselves being in the shoes of a professional basketball player. The presence of the NBA 2K video game franchise, particularly their MyCareer game mode, has helped fans live the lives of their favorite players through virtual means. However, Luka Doncic, after such an absurdly historic 60-point, 21-rebound, […]

Over recent weeks, many have floated around the possibility of a potential reunion for James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Of course, this would only materialize should the Philadelphia 76ers, led by a dominant Joel Embiid, falter once more in the postseason. Nonetheless, the possibility gained even more legs after one of the most reputable […]

The Orlando Magic struck gold when they drafted Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. A scorer blessed with an incredibly soft touch, the 20-year-old, barring any unforeseen injury problems, is on track to be one of the best players in the NBA, given his combination of size, skill, and […]

Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks has leaned into his identity as an instigator, someone who’s not afraid to get underneath the skin of his opponents. However, opponents, none more prominent than Klay Thompson in recent days, have learned to clap back, stifling Brooks and the Grizzlies’ scathing trash talk in the process. He even admitted […]

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have become arguably the league’s best duo today, and they showed as much when they eviscerated the Houston Rockets’ defense on Tuesday night. Brown led the way with 39 points, while Tatum almost matched him point for point with 38 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 128-102 victory. After […]

The New York Knicks, on fire to begin the month of December, have come crashing back to earth in their past three games – all losses. Nevertheless, every game represents a new opportunity, and Julius Randle and the Knicks had a chance to turn their fortunes around. But it wasn’t going to be an easy […]

The Golden State Warriors have found it difficult adjusting to a life without Stephen Curry, who remains sidelined with a shoulder injury. However, the Warriors may have stumbled upon a Christmas miracle after beating the Memphis Grizzlies convincingly. And now, the Warriors, led by an emergent Jordan Poole, looked to continue their winning ways on […]

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks made the Dallas Mavericks’ lives a living hell for most of their Tuesday night game, particularly on the offensive glass, despite the absence of Jalen Brunson and premature exit of RJ Barrett from the game. It seemed like another Luka Doncic masterclass was bound to go to waste, […]

Luka Doncic, simply put, is one of the most magical players in NBA history. His basketball wizardry was in full display once more as he put the Dallas Mavericks (and perhaps even the entire state of Texas) on his back with a gigantic 60-point, 21-rebound, and 10-assist performance to lead the Mavs to a 126-121 […]

Kawhi Leonard’s lone season calling north of the US border home was the stuff of Toronto Raptors fans’ dreams. Leonard led the Raptors to their first-ever championship in franchise history, endearing himself to their fans for life despite fleeing for the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency not too long after. And as evidenced by […]

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a much-needed 129-110 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. In 31 minutes of play, James dropped 28 points, seven rebounds and five dimes, leading all scorers as LA pulled away in the fourth quarter. However, it seems as if there’s a slight chance that James […]

For a few teams, winning an NBA championship seems like an impossible task at the moment. Some teams are wishing for the draft lottery gods to smile upon them, so they could turn their fortunes around and hopefully become competitive in the imminent future. And with the impending arrival of arguably the most unique prospect […]

The Indianapolis Colts, amid a tumultuous season marred by a coaching change, dealt with yet another drastic change, this time to their starting quarterback. Interim head coach Jeff Saturday decided to bench Matt Ryan, who has started 12 of the Colts’ first 15 games, in favor of Nick Foles, the man who inexplicably led the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship on the back of LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ incredible bubble performances. However, only two and a half seasons later, the Lakers arguably have the bleakest future in the entire league, as their blockbuster trade for Russell Westbrook before the 2021-22 season has stripped the purple […]

The San Francisco 49ers, currently in the midst of an eight-game winning streak, have already clinched the NFC West. However, during the 49ers’ 35-7 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14, they lost wide receiver Deebo Samuel to what appeared to be a serious injury. Samuel was even crying as he exited the […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Christian Wood to help fill the void Jalen Brunson’s departure left in their roster alongside megastar Luka Doncic. However, despite playing well for the most part, Wood hasn’t earned the full trust of the Mavs’ coaching staff. Thus, Wood’s uncertain Mavs role has led to questions about his impending free agency, […]

The three-point revolution has taken the NBA to uncharted places. Teams these days are prioritizing defensive mobility on the perimeter as a result. After all, three points are worth more than two. Big men who can’t consistently keep up with sharpshooters on the perimeter can be easily exploited. However, Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet has […]

When the topic of 3-point marksmanship is brought up, a few names immediately come to mind. Stephen Curry–the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made–is definitely the first in that discussion. After Curry, such debate won’t be complete without the inclusion of Klay Thompson, Reggie Miller and Ray Allen. However, those shooters should make way for […]

Amid a tumultuous week, the Chicago Bulls appeared to be righting the ship. Rumors of discord between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine were thrown to the wayside in the meantime as Chicago won three straight games against teams with playoff aspirations. Over that span, DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu nailed game-winners that appeared to be the […]

The Detroit Pistons, amid what is expected to be a lengthy rebuild, will take every win they can get as they try to build winning habits as a young team. And on Monday night, they were in a golden position to claim a rare victory, against a contending team in the Los Angeles Clippers, no […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, for the first four seasons of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era, have been defined by all sorts of comebacks. During the 2019-20 season, the Clippers blew a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets during the NBA bubble. The following year, the Clippers turned the tides and came back from […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, going by wins and losses, have been the best team in the NFL for the 2022-23 season. Led by an MVP-caliber quarterback in Jalen Hurts, the Eagles, who are already assured of a spot in the postseason, have a chance to avoid the Wild Card round altogether if they finish the season […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers, beyond LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, amid Anthony Davis’ injury, are struggling for depth, particularly in the frontcourt. In fact, it got to the point where head coach Darvin Ham saw it fit to eschew playing a big man altogether, and during the fourth quarter no less, […]

The Denver Nuggets found themselves locked in a tight contest against the Phoenix Suns on Christmas Day despite Nikola Jokic’s ridiculous performance and Devin Booker’s absence. Landry Shamet hit big shots all night long to keep the Suns within striking distance even as Jamal Murray tried to claw Denver back with a huge fourth quarter. […]

Through 16 game weeks, the Washington Commanders are in position to make the postseason with a 7-7-1 record. And with every game of utmost importance, every decision matters. One of those important decisions is regarding the Commanders’ starting quarterback situation, especially after Ron Rivera decided to bench Taylor Heinicke in favor of Carson Wentz during […]

The Denver Nuggets have taken sole possession of first place in the Western Conference, and it’s thanks in large part to Nikola Jokic’s monster performances as of late. In 10 December games before the Nuggets’ Christmas day tilt against the Phoenix Suns, Jokic has averaged ridiculous numbers of 28.9 points, 12.9 rebounds and 9.8 assists […]

For months, Jae Crowder and the Phoenix Suns have been at an impasse. Crowder, who is on the final year of the three-year, $29.2 million deal he signed in the 2020 offseason, has lobbied for a contract extension, while the Suns have been hesitant to extend the 32-year old forward, given the uncertainty regarding his […]

There may only be a few people in the world who are bigger fans of the New York Knicks than Stephen A Smith. Thus, it’s no surprise that of all the people who could host an alternate broadcast for the Knicks’ Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s him. However, he won’t be alone […]

For the greater part of the past decade, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best teams in the entire association. From the Isaiah Thomas-led upstart teams, to Kyrie Irving’s two-year stint in Beantown, to Jayson Tatum’s ascent as a true MVP candidate, Brad Stevens has seen it all amid his transition from head […]

The Orlando Magic are inarguably playing their best basketball of the season. The Magic have won seven of their last eight games, with their only loss the result of some inexplicable crunch-time blunders. That stretch includes two victories against the then-Eastern Conference leaders Boston Celtics, as well. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have done an […]