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There is much uncertainty regarding the future of the Athletics franchise, but to their credit, they have been making moves in free agency to at least give the team some air of respectability after coming off a 69-win season in 2024. They have broken precedent by spending $67 million on a three-year deal for Luis […]

Expectations surrounding the Golden State Warriors were a bit high after they acquired Dennis Schroder via trade. Schroder provides a different playmaking dimension to the team, as he excels at running pick-and-rolls, which, even though antithetical to the Dubs’ offense, could be the jolt the team needs to awaken after falling off the pace following […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were in cruise control against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, taking a 17-point lead into the fourth quarter. But the Nuggets have come from behind on multiple occasions this season, and it looked as though they seized momentum of the game for good after Russell Westbrook swallowed up an Anfernee […]

There will never be another LeBron James. James is a certified genetic anomaly who continues to confound with the way he has remained not just productive, but one of the best players in the association even though he’s set to turn 40 years of age. The Los Angeles Lakers star may have nothing to prove […]

The Atlanta Hawks were locked in a barnburner against the San Antonio Spurs, and the two teams were going back-and-forth to close out regulation. With 15 seconds left in the game, the Hawks got the ball back down two, 120-118. Little did everyone know that they would be witnessing one of the nastiest poster jams […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers having fallen to the middle of the pack in the Western Conference standings, the last thing they need is an injury to one of their best players. But on Wednesday night, the Lakers saw Anthony Davis have to exit to the locker room early in their contest against the Sacramento […]

The 2024 season could not have gone any worse for the Texas Rangers; their offense fell off considerably, and their pitching wasn’t able to compensate for this steep dip in hitting production. But the Rangers have been working tirelessly all offseason long to bolster the roster, and to that end, they signed veteran southpaw reliever […]

The New York Yankees have had to work overtime in their quest to replace the production they’re set to lose in 2025 with the departure of Juan Soto for the New York Mets on a 15-year, $765 million contract. They have already begun reworking their outfield, acquiring Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago […]

The New York Mets may have acquired the services of the top free agent on the market in Juan Soto by giving him a 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but they know that their job this offseason to improve the roster and push it to World Series […]

In 2022, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Jerami Grant in one last-ditch effort to surround Damian Lillard with as much talent as possible. In the end, it was all for naught, as the Blazers finished with a 33-49 record amid another lost season. Trade rumors surrounding Lillard were only growing louder, but the Blazers still […]

The Golden State Warriors have already kicked off trade season by swinging a deal for Dennis Schroder, giving them some much-needed additional playmaking, scoring, and point-of-attack defense, helping compensate for the season-ending injury of De’Anthony Melton. Schroder is already drawing rave reviews from Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr, and he is expected to immediately step […]

It’s only a matter of time before the Washington Wizards become active once again on the trade market. Their team is going nowhere fast, and they still have a few veterans that could net them some quality assets moving forward amid their pivot to a youth movement. And perhaps Jordan Poole could find himself on […]

The Golden State Warriors made a pre-emptive move even before the loosening of trade restrictions on December 15, swinging a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for Dennis Schroder by utilizing the injured De’Anthony Melton and his expiring contract in the trade. Schroder is expected to give the Warriors an additional scoring punch while providing some […]

It has been clear for some time now that the Denver Nuggets need to make a trade or two to improve their depth. Their bench has been quite the big weak spot for them all season long — the result of two offseasons in a row in which they’ve decided not to keep crucial pieces […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have endured a nightmare start to the 2024-25 season, but they have righted the ship since. And on Tuesday night, the Bucks’ efforts were validated with a dominant 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the final of the NBA Cup — giving them a piece of silverware that should […]

Now that the Brooklyn Nets have traded away Dennis Schroder, one of their best players to begin the 2024-25 season, it appears as though the entire roster, except for perhaps Cam Thomas, will be made available on the trade market. Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, in particular, have been drawing plenty of interest on the […]

Juan Soto became the belle of the ball in this year’s free agency, and understandably so. Soto entered the open market as a 26-year-old right fielder who has done nothing but produce ever since breaking through to the big leagues in 2019. And the New York Mets handsomely rewarded Soto for his consistent excellence, signing […]

A tragedy beset the basketball world on Monday night when news came out that former Orlando Magic forward Janis Timma was found dead at the entrance of a residential property in Moscow. Only 32 years of age, Timma’s death has been preliminarily ruled as a suicide by the authorities. Timma once went viral on social […]

It was a sad Monday night for the Phoenix Suns franchise when they announced that the legendary Dick Van Arsdale, who earned the nickname “Original Sun” after he was the first player selected by the team in the 1968 expansion draft, passed away at the age of 81. Van Arsdale’s family relayed the news to […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may now be comfortable in his new New York Knicks digs, but the trade that sent him to the Big Apple this past offseason was one that sent shockwaves to him and his camp. After all, he has been the face of the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise for nearly a decade, and it looked […]

Ivica Zubac was ticketed by many to have a huge 2024-25 season, stepping into a bigger scoring role for the Los Angeles Clippers in the aftermath of Paul George’s departure as well as Kawhi Leonard’s continued injury problems. And Zubac has indeed been putting up the best season of his professional career, and his solid […]

While no one expected the Toronto Raptors to be competitive during the 2024-25 season, they have at least been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA. However, injuries have been troubling the Raptors all season long, with Immanuel Quickley still on the mend and Scottie Barnes, shortly after returning from an […]

With Joel Embiid out for at least another week after sustaining a sinus fracture during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, the onus to lead the team will fall on the shoulders of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George once again. And George, for his part, had the best game […]

The Golden State Warriors must be very pleased with the way they ran their offense on Sunday night. They scored 133 points against the Dallas Mavericks, with this offensive outburst being fueled by 27 total made threes. But the game of basketball is won by scoring more points than the opponent, and the Warriors could […]

LeBron James is nearing the end of his career, and even he admitted that he is feeling that his Hall of Fame career is in its twilight. He’s turning 40 years of age in exactly two weeks, and all the Los Angeles Lakers could do moving forward is manage his well-being, with the superstar forward […]

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors’ offense came alive despite their 143-133 loss to the Dallas Mavericks; in fact, they were breathing fire from beyond the arc, making 27 triples on the night — becoming the first team in NBA history to lose when making 27 or more triples in a single game. Finding […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could ill-afford an injury to another one of their star players, especially when LeBron James only just made his return to the lineup after an eight-day absence from the team as he dealt with some wear and tear. But on Sunday, during the Lakers’ 116-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, they […]

To start the month of December, it looked as though Father Time was catching up to LeBron James, as unlikely as that may seem to be. James endured a brutal stretch in which fans were alleging that he was “washed”, although he did pick it up, culminating in a 39-point triple-double back on December 6 […]

PJ Washington has been quite the perfect addition for the Dallas Mavericks. Washington relishes in doing all the dirty work, all the while doing his part in getting underneath the skin of the opposition. And on Sunday night, with the Mavericks having wrapped up a 143-133 win over the Golden State Warriors, Washington was back […]

November 11, 2024 was quite the emotional day for Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. It was the first time that he visited the Golden State Warriors’ home grounds of Chase Center as a member of the opposing team, and in his return, the Warriors faithful showered him with so much cheer that’s befitting of a […]

From the opening tip of the Golden State Warriors’ Sunday night battle against the Dallas Mavericks, it was apparent that it was going to be a high-scoring affair. The first half saw offensive explosions from both teams, with the two entering the break having combined for 155 points. In the end, the Warriors’ offensive onslaught […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young caused a bit of a fuss last Wednesday when he rolled some imaginary dice right on the New York Knicks’ center-court logo at Madison Square Garden after sealing a 108-100 win to book their trip to Las Vegas for the semifinals of the NBA Cup. When asked about Young’s celebration, […]

The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be another lost one for the Portland Trail Blazers, and for the fourth consecutive year, they are expected to finish at or near the bottom of the Western Conference standings — which would give them another prospect to build around in their rebuild. To that end, it is […]

The 2024-25 season could not be going any further from how the New Orleans Pelicans envisioned it would go entering the season. Ravaged by injuries once again, which has been the story for the team over the past five years, they have fallen off a cliff, bringing the rear in the Western Conference as they […]

The New York Mets may have caught the biggest fish in free agency when they signed Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but their offseason maneuvering is far from over. In addition to having to sign a few more starting pitchers, especially following […]

It’s not easy to recover after losing someone you valued; for the New York Yankees, they are in scramble mode in the aftermath of Juan Soto’s decision to leave them for the New York Mets. The Yankees already commenced step one of their post-Soto breakup plan, signing quality left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried to an […]

The Boston Celtics are on cruise control in their title defense; even though they were without Jayson Tatum for their Thursday night matchup against the Detroit Pistons, the Celtics came out on top convincingly, taking a 123-99 victory thanks in large part to yet another stellar outing from Payton Pritchard off the bench. Pritchard continues […]

Roki Sasaki is looking like the next big thing coming out of Japan, and all MLB teams seem to be head over heels for the 23-year-old starting pitcher. And it’s not like Sasaki is ticketed to join a big-market team, as he is subject to the league’s amateur signing rules due to his age — […]

In the biggest move of the offseason, Juan Soto decided to jump ship and join the New York Mets in free agency, signing a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto is leaving the New York Yankees despite a wildly successful 2024 campaign in which they made […]