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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 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers certainly made the right pick when they selected Scoot Henderson with the third overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Not only was the best prospect available, he also provided the team some insurance in the event that Damian Lillard wanted out. That came to fruition, essentially giving Henderson the opportunity […]

Fans of the Portland Trail Blazers preached patience as the team finally embraced the need to rebuild by trading away Damian Lillard for a plethora of assets. There was optimism anyway surrounding the franchise, as they recently drafted Scoot Henderson, adding him to a core with Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, and Deandre Ayton. But on […]

The Portland Trail Blazers accepted their fate this past offseason, trading away Damian Lillard for assets that they flipped into even more assets, marking the start of a necessary, if painful, rebuilding process. The Blazers appeared to have the right combination of young players (Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe) and more established players (Jerami […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest signing in the entire history of professional sports when they signed superstar dual threat Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million deal, $680 million of which is deferred. But Ohtani wasn’t the only one they acquired in the process of that blockbuster deal in free agency. Coming with […]

The reigning AL Central champion Minnesota Twins are not relinquishing their place atop the perch of their division without a fight. On Thursday, the Twins made a move that will help protect their infield depth for 2024, as they brought back veteran shortstop Kyle Farmer to a cost-friendly one-year deal with a mutual option for […]

A new reality is dawning on the Golden State Warriors. After a decade of unparalleled success, the cracks in the Warriors dynasty are starting to cause the entire building to crumble. At the moment, the Warriors have a 17-20 record, which is “good” for 12th in the stacked Western Conference. Simply put, this is not […]

The Memphis Grizzlies would attest to the fact that Murphy’s Law is real. The Grizzlies were already on the backfoot to begin the year, with Ja Morant out for the team’s first 25 games due to a suspension. Upon Morant’s return, the Grizzlies’ performance on the court improved remarkably. But shortly after, the Grizzlies proceeded […]

The Indiana Pacers dodged a major bullet when news came out that Tyrese Haliburton only sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain, keeping him out for at least two weeks. Haliburton should return in February, and by then, regular programming should resume for a Pacers team that’s been one of the most exciting teams to watch […]

For much of the offseason, the Milwaukee Brewers have been rumored to be looking to cut costs, especially with a few of the team’s most important players, such as Corbin Burnes, approaching free agency. Burnes, in particular, has been the subject of trade rumors aplenty as he will cost the Brewers a pretty penny in […]

The Phoenix Suns may be coming off the heels of a huge blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on national television, but it’s clear that they have plenty of room to improve the depth of their top-heavy roster in preparation for the stretch run. With the trade deadline only less than a month away, […]

Death, taxes, and Kyrie Irving dominating the New York Knicks — those are three facts of life that have remained constant for as long as one can remember. On Thursday night, Irving had the opportunity to stick it to the Knicks yet again, with the Dallas Mavericks looking to deal New York its first loss […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been, without a doubt, one of the worst teams in the association during the 2023-24 season. They entered their Thursday night contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a -8.0 net rating. That is bad. But even their previous level of putridity could not have prepared anyone for the beatdown […]

The Boston Celtics were coming off perhaps their best victory of the season on Wednesday night when they came back against the Minnesota Timberwolves and protected homecourt, taking a 127-120 victory in a battle of one-seeds. This win was a huge cause of celebration for the Celtics, as it allowed them to set a franchise […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are ripe for a trade; they acquired a few expiring contracts in the James Harden trade, and they still have a few first-round picks in their disposal to acquire a star with the trade deadline being less than a month away. However, the 76ers may prefer to swing more of a lower-profile […]

The Atlanta Hawks aimed to be one of the top six teams in the Eastern Conference this season. After all, they were able to finish the 2023 playoffs strong with new head coach Quin Snyder’s arrival. Alas, Trae Young and company have failed to make the requisite jump. In fact, they have fallen off the […]

There has been plenty of controversy surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as of late. Not only were they at the center of some refereeing controversy on Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors, they’ve also been in the middle of some coaching drama, with head coach Darvin Ham reportedly on the hot seat. They’ve also been […]

The painful reality of crashing and burning is finally dawning on a Golden State Warriors franchise that’s grown accustomed to winning over the past decade. Sure, the Warriors posted the worst record in the NBA in 2020 and missed the playoffs entirely in 2021, but the feeling that their dynastic run is finally over has […]

The Indiana Pacers may have to make a few moves to remain in the thick of the playoff hunt amid Tyrese Haliburton’s recovery from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that will keep him out for at least the next two weeks. One popular suggestion for the Pacers is for them to acquire Pascal Siakam from […]