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After much hullabaloo as to who should have gone first in the 2023 NFL Draft, CJ Stroud has far and away been the best quarterback from his draft class. Stroud was excellent as a rookie, and he continues to lead the Houston Texas to great heights after he put up perhaps the best performance of […]

The Phoenix Suns put up a lifeless performance in the first half of what ended up being a historic 119-117 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings. This was disappointing, as the Suns were at home. But the team tried to lift the spirits of the crowd at Footprint Center by holding a puppy race during […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took a huge 128-117 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but the win wasn’t as comfortable as the final score would suggest. The Thunder were able to take a 115-114 lead late in the final frame, but that only served to set up Paul George’s late-game heroics. George’s […]

For much of the Phoenix Suns’ Tuesday night contest against the Sacramento Kings, Kevin Durant looked a bit out of sorts, especially when compared to the usually lofty standards he has set for himself. Durant was missing shots he would usually make from midrange, and to make matters worse, he had troubles in taking care […]

Much of the discourse nowadays surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers’ blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George in the summer of 2019 has revolved around the idea that the Clippers were fleeced. After all, the Thunder didn’t just get a boatload of first-round picks from the Clippers, they also received Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, […]

When De’Aaron Fox made a three-pointer to put the Sacramento Kings up by 22 points with 8:22 left in the fourth quarter of their Tuesday night contest against the Phoenix Suns, they had a 99.7 percent chance of winning the ballgame. With eight minutes to go, it would have taken a colossal collapse from the […]

For much of the Sacramento Kings’ Tuesday night tussle against the Phoenix Suns, they were in the driver’s seat. They were ahead by 17 at the half, 68-51, and they still took a 12-point lead into the fourth quarter. In fact, that 12-point Kings lead had even ballooned to 22 with 8:22 left in the […]

For the entirety of the 2022-23 season, the MVP race boiled down to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Thus, every matchup of theirs have become must-see television. That is, of course, when Embiid doesn’t end up sitting out an all important clash against the peer closest to him […]

One of the most defining storylines that enveloped the Kansas City Chiefs’ first round playoff matchup against the Miami Dolphins was the harsh weather conditions during the game. There had been brutal wind chills in Kansas City, which meant that Patrick Mahomes and company had to play out in the cold. These conditions were even […]

Much of the discussion surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers in the aftermath of their season-ending 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Wild Card round has revolved around the future of head coach Mike Tomlin with the franchise. In fact, the topic of Tomlin’s future as the Steelers head coach became an even hotter […]

It’s been a rough past two seasons for a Tennessee Titans franchise that won just a total of an average of 6.5 games for the past two seasons. In fact, the Titans are looking for a change as they are searching the coaching market for a suitable Mike Vrabel replacement. However, there might be a […]

The Golden State Warriors had a major opportunity to secure a much-needed victory on MLK Day as they faced an extremely shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies team. The Warriors were also welcoming Draymond Green back into the lineup after a 16-game absence due to suspension. Alas, the Warriors put up a stinker. They suffered 116-107 loss to […]

The Miami Heat, despite getting Jimmy Butler back in the lineup after a seven-game absence, found their Monday night tussle against the Brooklyn Nets to be a difficult one as they were on the second night of a back-to-back. They seemed very lethargic, and it showed in the manner with which they began the game. […]

The Chicago Bulls, despite their improved play as of late, continue to be one of the most prominent teams in trade rumors. They have the likes of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, and Alex Caruso as logical trade candidates, and as a result, this kind of noise is what continues to dominate the discourse […]

The New Orleans Pelicans saw the returns of some of the team’s most important players, including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks after a one-game rest. Sure, it did not end in victory after the Pelicans suffered a 125-120 loss, a stark contrast to the way they played during […]

This current iteration of the Atlanta Hawks appears to have run its course. Even after their 109-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, they remain seven games below .500 and well out of the top-six picture in the Eastern Conference. Thus, in recent weeks, trade rumors have swirled around the Hawks franchise, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull out a victory on MLK Day against an excellent Oklahoma City Thunder team, taking home a 112-105 win thanks to huge performances from Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who dropped 27 and 25 points, respectively. The win did not come without its fair share of drama — […]

The Atlanta Hawks may be one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA this season, but Trae Young continues to fill the stat sheet as the head of his team’s offense. On Monday night, Young was quite the heliocentric force at the point yet again, dropping 36 points and 13 assists in the Hawks’ 109-99 […]

Back on December 28, 2023, the Boston Celtics found themselves down by nearly 20 points at the half against a Detroit Pistons team that was in the middle of a 27-game losing streak. As a result, NBA social media broke into collective disbelief, with Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma even having a little fun at […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, on Week 12, looked like they were one of the biggest favorites to win the 2024 Super Bowl. After all, at that point, head coach Nick Sirianni and his men had gone off to a 10-1 start, and their intense brand of football translated to consistent results on the field. Alas, a […]

Joel Embiid made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on MLK Day against the Houston Rockets following a three-game absence and he did not miss a single beat. Embiid was as dominant as ever, putting up 41 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and 16-17 shooting from the foul line. In fact, the […]

Baker Mayfield was rock-solid for the Buccaneers throughout 2023. He did well to lead the team to a 9-8 record, which was good enough to win the NFC South, setting up a date against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Wild Card round in the process. The 28-year old quarterback proceeded to put up arguably […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a 10-1 record on Week 12 of the 2023-24 season. But a lot can change in a few weeks’ time in the uber-competitive NFL. Since their huge win over the Buffalo Bills during the aforementioned gameweek, the Eagles proceeded to go 1-5, limping their way into the postseason. And now, the […]

By Week 12, the Buffalo Bills were in a precarious spot, falling to 6-6 after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Since their bye week, however, Josh Allen and the Bills hit their stride and have not looked back. They proceeded to win five straight regular season games, including a crucial Week 18 win over […]

The Philadelphia Eagles, instead of finishing with the best record in the NFC and therefore earning themselves a first-round playoff bye, now find themselves in a dogfight against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL Wild Card round. And to make matters worse, they just lost one of their biggest receiving weapons to injury after […]

It has all gone downhill for the Memphis Grizzlies in a blink of an eye. Not only have did they lost Ja Morant to a season-ending shoulder injury, they also recently got the bad news that both Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane had suffered injuries that would keep them out for a minimum of six […]

The New York Knicks were without Jalen Brunson when they took on the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night on the road. The Knicks’ star point guard was ruled out for that contest due to a calf injury, and now, it remains to be seen if he is healthy enough to suit up for the team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, of all teams, know how important it is for them to maintain the health of the most valuable players in their team; after all, Zion Williamson’s injury essentially doomed them during the 2022-23 season. But now, it seems like the Pelicans are pushing the right buttons, especially when it comes to […]

On Sunday night, Damian Lillard reminded the entire NBA world why the Milwaukee Bucks traded away an important piece of their 2021 championship-winning team just to get his services. Lillard has one of the greatest killer instincts among everyone who has stepped foot on an NBA court, and against the Sacramento Kings, it was the […]

The Miami Heat had all the makings of a victory on Sunday night against the Charlotte Hornets, even if they were still missing Jimmy Butler due to injury. First of all, the game was at home, and they were facing a team that was coming off a 135-99 loss to the lowly San Antonio Spurs, […]

On Sunday night, the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in a dogfight against the Sacramento Kings, with both sides going at it and going for it in one of the most exciting matchups of the 2023-24 regular season. In the end, the Bucks fans were reminded of why the team traded away one of its most […]

LaMelo Ball finally made his return to the hardwood for the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Ball has missed the past 20 games for the Hornets, with the team going 3-17 during that span. Thus, getting a boost from the return of the their best player is huge for a […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ point guard situation got a bit of stability in recent days after Gregg Popovich finally brought Tre Jones back into the starting lineup. Before then, the Spurs relied on Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, and even Keldon Johnson to assume playmaking duties. The results haven’t exactly been pretty. In fact, it has […]

The Golden State Warriors needed a win in the worst way after they suffered two consecutive blowout defeats at home to the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans, prompting the Chase Center faithful to erupt in a chorus of boos. On Friday night, however, they faced a Chicago Bulls team that was highly-motivated, and as […]

The Detroit Pistons may no longer be in the middle of their historic losing streak, but that losing skid-snapping victory they had on December 30 against the Toronto Raptors hasn’t exactly served as a catalyst for a turnaround. In fact, the Pistons are finding new ways to sink into even lower depths as they confound […]

On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls decided to hold its first-ever Ring of Honor ceremony during halftime of their contest against the Golden State Warriors. During the ceremony, the Bulls decided to honor members of the 1995-96 team that won a then-record setting 72 games as well as the first of three consecutive championships. In […]

For 17 years, the Alabama Crimson Tide football program was helmed by the genius mind of Nick Saban. But all good things come to an end. In recent days, the 72-year old Saban announced his retirement, opening up a huge void for Alabama to fill. But it didn’t take long for the Crimson Tide to […]

During halftime of the Chicago Bulls’ 140-131 loss to the Golden State Warriors, the team commemorated its 72-win 1995-96 squad by holding the franchise’s first-ever Ring of Honor ceremony. Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf during the festivities, lamented the fact that the late Jerry Krause, the executive who put together the six Bulls teams that won […]

The Golden State Warriors, after two consecutive dispiriting performances at home, bounced back in a huge way on Friday night, storming back from a 13-point halftime deficit to take a 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on the road. Stephen Curry, in particular, went nuts in the fourth quarter of that contest. Curry scored 15 […]