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The Los Angeles Lakers end 2019 with the best record in the Western Conference at 26-7. However, while they appear to be the favorites to emerge from the West and play for an NBA title, head coach Frank Vogel isn’t counting that alone. Vogel cited that Sunday’s 108-95 win over the Dallas Mavericks is a […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Utah Jazz, 120-107, on Saturday night. In the wake of that defeat, head coach Doc Rivers provided an explanation of why his team may have looked a bit lethargic at times, citing that “about seven” players were under the weather with a sickness. Doc said Kawhi Leonard, Paul […]

The Toronto Raptors have resembled the walking wounded for much of the 2019-20 season up to this point, and according to head coach Nick Nurse prior to Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it doesn’t appear that the situation will come to an end anytime soon. Nurse said that the trio of Pascal Siakam, Norman […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is back in action Tuesday versus the Denver Nuggets after a one-game absence due to a toe injury. In his return, however, he will likely face multiple double teams if Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has anything to say about it. “I know it’s probably frustrating for him, but he […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr pulled few punches when discussing the current state of foul calls in the league while talking with the media ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs. “I would like to see a slight reversal in what we’re trying to accomplish as a league,” Kerr said, per […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has undoubtedly put up gaudy passing numbers during the 2019 year, a fact which was backed up during Sunday’s game versus the Atlanta Falcons in which he became the eighth passer in league history to reach the 5,000-yard plateau through the air. Jameis Winston (@Jaboowins) is the 8th player […]

The Cleveland Browns tied a knot around their 2019 season Sunday by dropping the last game of the year to the Cincinnati Bengals, who had won just once all year entering the final week of the year. The Browns entered the season with copious amounts of optimism as it pertained to what their offense, and […]

Fourth and goal from the 20-yard line is never an ideal spot to find yourself in as an offense. Luckily for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was on the field and able to get airborne enough to reach up and snag the ball in the end zone, giving his team […]

The Detroit Lions defense has become familiar with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers over the years. Perhaps that’s why the Lions were able to thoroughly flummox Rodgers through the first two and a half quarters of Sunday’s matchup. But the future Hall of Famer wouldn’t be held down for long, eventually connecting with top […]

Virtually nothing went right for the Miami Dolphins during the 2019 season. Sunday’s comeback in the final minutes versus the New England Patriots won’t erase that, but the sequence of events that culminated with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick finding tight end Mike Gesicki for a touchdown with 24 seconds left was undoubtedly the team’s capstone moment […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been dynamic since entering the NFL in 2017. During Sunday’s contest versus the New Orleans Saints, McCaffrey joined his opponent, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, in becoming just the second player in league history to accrue 300 receptions over the first three seasons of a career. Christian McCaffrey […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky reached the 3,000-yard passing plateau during Sunday’s contest versus the Minnesota Vikings, making him just the second quarterback in franchise history to hit that mark in back-to-back seasons. Trubisky joins Bears signal-caller Jay Cutler on the list, who did so in both 2009-10 and ’14-15. Mitchell Trubisky (@Mtrubisky10) joins Jay […]

There have been many epic pass rushers in the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise, but as of Sunday, none have ever logged as many sacks in a single season as Shaq Barrett. During the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons, Barrett brought down quarterback Matt Ryan for sack No. 17.5 […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier made his second career start Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints, attempting to tie a bow around a difficult season for his club. On the other side of the coin, the Saints are eyeing a possible Super Bowl bid. When the two forces met, linebacker A.J. Klein struck in the […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon logged just 21 minutes of action during Saturday’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, revealing after the game that his left Achilles tendon has been bothering him for “a while,” per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Gordon further expanded his ailment: “I feel like I might have been playing on it […]

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss his fifth consecutive game Thursday night versus the Detroit Pistons, and per head coach Scott Brooks, it appears that Hachimura’s absence could be even longer than expected. When asked about the status of the big man, Brooks demurred that he had no update to share as it […]

When the Utah Jazz acquired veteran guard Jordan Clarkson in a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, they had to make room for the new high-octane scorer on their roster. That led to the release of veteran Jeff Green, who as of Thursday, had cleared waivers and now sits as an unrestricted free agent, […]

Things have gone by the wayside for the Atlanta Hawks in 2019-20. Entering play Sunday, they sit with a 6-24 record on the year, which finds them in the cellar of the Eastern Conference. But that doesn’t mean that the team hasn’t explored ways to improve it’s roster for not only this season, but years […]

It has been a roller-coaster ride for Kyle Kuzma during his third season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and after having missed each of the team’s past five games due to a left ankle injury, head coach Frank Vogel hopes to have the forward back for Sunday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets. […]

The Toronto Raptors have already spent the first two months of the 2019-20 season weathering injuries to key players. Now, center Marc Gasol will miss “a period of weeks” due to a left hamstring injury that he sustained during Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has been ruled out for Tuesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers as he battles an ankle injury. Anthony Davis is out tonight against the Pacers, per the Lakers. — Brett Dawson (@BDawsonWrites) December 17, 2019 Davis has been popping up on the injury report as of late due […]

The Utah Jazz will welcome back point guard Mike Conley to the mix for Tuesday’s game versus the Orlando Magic, or at least so says teammate Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell presumably confirmed Conley’s status as active prior to tip-off. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6L7oRsgkyu/?igshid=fe9zo9b8s72l Conley has missed each of Utah’s past five games due to a hamstring strain, forcing Mitchell […]

For those fans hoping to see even more of the Los Angeles Lakers on national television, you’re in luck. Their contest versus the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Dec. 29 has been flexed into the ESPN slot, with tip-off scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET: NBA announced ESPN has dropped the Pelicans at Warriors game on Friday […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young has made a name for himself around the league not only for the number of 3-point shots he attempts (an average of nine per game this season), but for how far from the basket many of those looks are. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski sat down with Young on a […]

The New York Knicks made a handful of free-agent signings over the past summer, including sharpshooter Reggie Bullock, whom they envisioned getting an expanded role in their offense. The Knicks reworked Bullock’s original agreement with the club due to an injury issue, and he then underwent surgery for a cervical disc herniation, which has kept […]

The Memphis Grizzlies acquired veteran forward Andre Iguodala from the Golden State Warriors in a trade back in July. Since then, there has been little indication that Iguodala plans to suit up for the franchise. Despite that, the NBA Store’s official website has still listed his jersey available for purchase in the Grizzlies’ primary uniform […]

After having entered the day questionable to suit up due to an elbow contusion, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will play Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James (elbow) will play today against Atlanta — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) December 15, 2019 James reportedly sustained the injury in the closing moments of Friday’s win over […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have an All-Pro tight end in Zach Ertz, which can sometimes overshadow the excellent season that teammate and fellow tight end Dallas Goedert has had. During the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game versus the Washington Redskins, Goedert made an incredible one-handed catch on the game-winning touchdown drive: OH MY GOEDERT! 😱 @goedert33 […]

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead returned to Cincinnati on Sunday, where he spent the first four seasons of his NFL career. During the fourth quarter, he put New England’s victory essentially on ice with a 33-yard scamper into the end zone against the Bengals. Rex Burkhead breaks loose for the 33-yard TD! #NEvsCIN […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been searching for consistency from the running back position and during a crucial matchup Sunday with the Washington Redskins, running back Miles Sanders stepped up and made a significant impact. After a rushing score in the first half, Sanders was the recipient of a third quarter strike from quarterback Carson Wentz […]

The Orlando Magic will get back All-Star center Nikola Vucevic for Sunday’s matchup versus the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced several hours before tip-off. Vucevic makes his return to action following an 11-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. In the wake of a scary looking injury on Nov. 20, the fact that Vucevic […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine sank the game-winning bucket with two seconds to play Saturday to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 109-106. However, Clippers forward Paul George believes LaVine’s bucket shouldn’t have counted: “I think he got away with a walk. I thought he got away with a walk, but it was a good play […]

The 2019-20 season has been a publicity nightmare for Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters. Waiters has not yet played due to a trio of suspensions, and according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat are actively exploring ways to move on from the guard. Apparently, every option is “on the table” as […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has missed each of his team’s previous 13 games due to a right shoulder injury. That absence doesn’t appear to be ending in the immediate future, which has brought Irving under the scope of criticism. But Nets general manager Sean Marks, who was integral in bringing Irving aboard during […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made the drastic decision shortly before Thanksgiving to move point guard Jeff Teague to the bench. In light of that decision, the organization has made it known to teams around the league that Teague could be had for the right price in a trade, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Minnesota jumped […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley was knocked from Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors and unable to return — quite literally. Beverley has been diagnosed with a concussion and missed the remainder of the contest due to the ailment. Patrick Beverley is OUT for the remainder of Clippers-Raptors with a concussion, per the […]

There was once a time when current Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard dominated the paint as a member of the Orlando Magic; Wednesday was far removed from that night. After a play in the paint, Howard was nonplussed with the Orlando arms still making contact with him after a foul call, which led to […]

Portland Trail Blazers wing Rodney Hood may be down for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, but he sent out his first message in the wake of surgery Wednesday, letting all fans and supporters know that, “I know I’m built to get through this,” before closing out his message on an uplifting note. 🙌 (via […]

Just two games after returning from a broken left hand, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward departed Wednesday’s contest versus the Indiana Pacers after taking a shot to the face in the fourth quarter. He was confirmed to be out for the remainder of the contest. Here is a look at the blow that Hayward sustained: […]