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Much has been speculated about the future of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. The 30-year-old sent out a cryptic tweet in late January suggesting his time with the team might be coming to an end. “Embrace change, even when the change slaps you in the face” — Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) January 23, 2019 […]

News broke Friday morning that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged for his alleged participation in a prostitution ring. If true, Kraft could be facing more than just legal troubles. He could also receive discipline from the league. According to Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk: “It is a privilege to be part […]

The Heat are right in the middle of a crowded playoff race in the Eastern Conference. But their push may have hit a bump in the road on Thursday night. During Thursday night’s game in Philadelphia against the Sixers, Miami power forward James Johnson was forced to leave the game early with a shoulder injury. […]

Dwyane Wade’s farewell tour has been a season-long storyline. Its latest chapter came on Thursday night, when the Heat took on the Sixers for Wade’s final game against Philadelphia. During the game, Sixers Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson released a special video tribute to Wade. Via Bleacher Report on Twitter: "Definitely one of the best two guards […]

During the All-Star break, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made headlines for more that just his on-court performance. He also announced that he would begin filming Space Jam 2 this summer. This set the sports world ablaze. The news led many to speculate on the eventual release date of the long-awaited film. As of […]

On Friday night, the San Antonio Spurs will head to Toronto to take on the Raptors. For Toronto’s fans, all eyes will be on former Raptors star DeMar DeRozan. Traded to the Spurs in July, DeRozan has no hard feelings for his former team. Via Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports: Still the metaphor king, DeRozan […]

For years, fans have argued over which NBA player is truly the greatest of all time. Usually, it boils down to two players — former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. You can add Kevin Durant’s name to the mix, if you ask Colin Cowherd. The veteran FOX […]

With the Dallas Mavericks close to falling out of the playoff race, the Mavs have set their sights toward the offseason. With clear holes in their roster and some money to spend, fans have started to dream about the top tier free agents, including Golden State Warriors stars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. However, according […]

The Houston Rockets have been without center Clint Capela for over a month. The 24-year-old injured his thumb in a game on January 13 and required surgery. However, Houston may be close to getting Capela back, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Clint Capela spent the All-Star break in Houston working out and playing 1-on-1 […]

LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the NBA’s most well-known stars. The 34-year-old remains an incredibly talented and productive player despite his age. Many even argue that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is the greatest basketball player of all time. James’s main competition for that title, however, is NBA legend Michael Jordan. Now 56, Jordan […]

News broke on Tuesday morning that former NBA power forward Michael Beasley is headed overseas. The 30-year-old will reportedly sign with China’s Guangdong Southern Tigers for the remainder of the season. Later Tuesday, reports surfaced including the dollar value of that contract. According to Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com: The Michael Beasley deal for the rest of […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has long been involved with celebrity Khloe Kardashian. The two have been dating for years and in 2018, Kardashian gave birth to their daughter, True Thompson. However, the pair has endured quite a bit of drama as well. Video surfaced just before Kardashian gave birth that showed Thompson possibly cheating […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2018-19 season with no expectations. After three straight playoff misses, many expected them to be one of the league’s worst teams. However, the Nets are alive and contending once more. At 30-29, the team currently holds the sixth seed in the competitive Eastern Conference. Some of the credit has to […]

For some, NBA All-Star Weekend is serious. It’s about recognizing the game’s best players and seeing them all compete on the same floor. For others, though, the weekend is just about fun. It’s safe to say that Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green fits into the latter category. On Saturday’s media day, he grabbed a […]

It’s no secret that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid don’t get along. The pair have been at odds since December of 2017, and drama has followed the pair every time they have faced each other since. That drama was turned up to 11 when the two both […]

During Saturday’s All-Star Game media day, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was asked about NBA legend Michael Jordan. Thompson was asked to tell his favorite Jordan story. Would he mention one of his great scoring performances, or maybe a dramatic off-court incident? No, Thompson had something else in mind. Via Anthony Slater of The […]

On Friday, former quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the NFL announced that they had settled his joint collusion grievance. While no amount was disclosed, Kaepernick likely received a considerable financial settlement. When asked about the situation during All-Star Game Media Day, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed his support for Kaepernick. Here’s what the Lakers’ […]

This season, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has been in the center of quite a bit of team drama. He has repeatedly cited the team’s youth and inexperience as reasons for their struggles. At times, this frustration has boiled over into public comments criticizing some of the team’s young players. In mid-January, Irving gave former […]

Duke University star Zion Williamson projects to be selected near the top of the 2019 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old has shown he can do it all during his first taste of college basketball. Williamson’s success hasn’t gone unnoticed. In fact, he has himself a fan in one of the NBA’s top shooters. Via Ben Golliver […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have already been one of baseball’s most active teams this winter, making a significant trade with the Seattle Mariners to acquire shortstop Jean Segura and a pair of relievers, signing free agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a three-year deal, and recently inking lockdown reliever David Roberston to a two-year contract. For most […]

Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans dominated the rumor mill prior to the NBA trade deadline. While that date passed and Davis remains on the Pelicans, he is almost certain to be moved in the offseason. On Friday, the Pelicans fired general manager Dell Demps. Team owner Gayle Benson was reportedly unhappy with Davis’ […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown has been the story of the NFL offseason so far. The seven-time Pro-Bowler has made it very clear that he wants out of Pittsburgh. Last Tuesday, Brown broke Twitter when he issued a farewell statement to Pittsburgh fans. The post included “#NewDemands.” Thank you SteelerNation for a big […]

On Thursday night, the Orlando Magic absolutely trounced the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 127-89. In the fourth quarter, with his team already up by 30, Orlando shooting guard Terrence Ross decided to show off. Via Bleacher Report on Twitter: Terrence Ross. WHAT?! pic.twitter.com/Tqv0Osb8S5 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 15, 2019 The 28-year-old worked […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Air Force Academy announced their 2019 Air Force Athletics Hall of Fame class. Headlining their class is decorated San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Via the Air Force Academy’s Twitter: .@NBA legend and @spurs head coach, Greg Popovich, headlines our 2019 #AirForce Athletics Hall of Fame class. ⤵️https://t.co/s39W3ld5gn — U.S. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is dominating the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks power forward has been phenomenal in every way this season, earning his third consecutive All-Star selection. He and Rockets star James Harden are neck-and-neck in the league MVP race. An upcoming TNT documentary on Antetokounmpo will describe the lengthy process that went into scouting and discovering the […]

Valentine’s Day can be a very controversial holiday. Some use it as a day to express their feelings for a significant other or their family. Others criticize it as a corporate scheme and instead use it to eat ice cream and watch Netflix. But Twitter is always pretty great on Valentine’s Day — and especially pro sports […]

Often, basketball fans forget what it’s all about. They get lost in the heated playoff races and arguments over whose team or which player is better. Ultimately, they forget that the NBA is supposed to be fun. But artist Giovanni Contardi didn’t lose sight of that. On his Instagram page, jvenb, Contardi uses Rubik’s Cubes […]

This season, Atlanta Hawks point guard has been one of the most electric rookies in the entire NBA.  He has overcome a slow start to the season and is now giving the struggling Hawks a reason for optimism. With shots like this, it isn’t hard to get optimistic. Via Kevin Chouinard, who covers the Hawks […]

In the fourth quarter of the Washington Wizards’ 121-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, Washington shooting guard Bradley Beal was looking to score. He drove past Detroit guard Wayne Ellington, picked up his dribble and appeared to take at least four steps. However, the referees did not call Beal for a travel. […]

Tuesday night’s contest between the Sixers and the Celtics was an important one, and players on both sides of the court knew it. With significant star power all around, the game was certain to have some highlight-reel plays. The latest is courtesy of Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum: Jayson Tatum spins around Embiid and dunks […]

At halftime in an important game between the Philadephia 76ers and Boston Celtics, the Celtics led the Sixers by a score of 52-46. During TNT’s halftime show, the conversation turned to Sixers point guard T.J. McConnell. Analyst and former NBA point guard Baron Davis had some choice comments about the 26-year-old: Baron Davis isn't a […]

Prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Jazz, Warriors coach Steve Kerr had his pregame conference with the media. When asked about the All-Star game and certain players being left off the roster, Kerr expressed interest in expanding the roster to include more players. Via Mark Medina of The Mercury News: Steve Kerr pushes for […]

In the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game between the Sixers and the Celtics, Boston center Al Horford thought he was playing tough defense on Philadelphia star Joel Embiid. The referees disagreed, and Horford wasn’t happy: Al Horford didn't like the call. What do you think? https://t.co/IlTAnR8uo0 — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) February 13, 2019 In the […]

By the numbers, Sixers power forward Mike Scott isn’t necessarily one of the game’s best three-point shooters. But apparently, he’s so good he can do it with his eyes closed. Via the Philadelphia 76ers Twitter account: And, I'm sinking a few with my eyes closed, you know swish swish swish.@mikescott | #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/dGlo3KInB1 — Philadelphia […]

Philadelphia Sixers point guard Ben Simmons has made headlines as of late, but not for his performance on the court. His relationship with Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson has left fans of both teams puzzled. However, throughout the drama, Ben Simmons has kept his sense of humor. Ben Simmons walked into […]

It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics have been streaky this season. While the team is 35-21 and holds the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, they are coming off of two straight losses in Los Angeles. On the season, they have had five winning streaks of four or more games, for of which were […]

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Clippers suffered a tough 130-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Even worse, on Tuesday afternoon the league announced that Clippers center Montrezl Harrell would be fined for comments he made towards a fan during the game. Via Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints: The NBA has fined #Clippers center Montrezl Harrell […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook was called for a technical foul during Monday night’s 120-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. But on Tuesday afternoon, the league rescinded the technical, per Royce Young of ESPN. Russell Westbrook technical foul from last night’s game against Portland has been rescinded, according to a source. Westbrook was […]

Dallas was very active at the trade deadline, leading many to speculate on the future of rookie sensation Luka Doncic. But Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters, including Dwain Price of Mavs.com, that he isn’t going anywhere: A reporter from Europe was asking Rick Carlisle a question today about the recent trades when Carlisle intervened […]