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Several NBA playoff contenders need veteran depth ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and the Washington Wizards have plenty. Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon are all playing well enough to be valuable on a winning team. Meanwhile, the Wizards (6-36) are focused on player development and acquiring draft capital to accelerate their […]

It’s hard to fathom how disappointing Rutgers basketball has been this season. Despite having two of the best players in the country, the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten) are already longshots to make the NCAA Tournament. Freshman guards Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have both been sublime this season, but only the latter star […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole at practice in October 2022, and the fallout of that incident is still being felt. Poole, now on the Washington Wizards, commented about his old Warriors teammates after the Dubs beat Washington 122-114 on Saturday, via ESPN’s Marc Spears. “I love those guys over there. I […]

With a Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game scheduled against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Josh Allen will get a chance at redemption. Ahead of the Bills-Chiefs game, we’ll be making our Josh Allen AFC Championship game bold predictions. Allen must beat the Chiefs in the playoffs at some point to be taken seriously as […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been linked to the Sacramento Kings in trade rumors for months, and his pre-game interaction with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive on Sunday may have excited some fans. However, the former NBA champion clarified that their brief exchange wasn’t about that, via The Athletic’s Josh Robbins. “Nothing basketball-related,” Kuzma said. The […]

After another elite statistical campaign, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is heading to his second AFC championship. However, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green still isn’t a fan of the three-time Pro Bowler, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz My brotha @Money23Green there is still time to admit your take on Josh Allen was absurd! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ […]

At 6-33, the Washington Wizards aren’t looking to make any short-term moves at the NBA trade deadline. If they do pull off any deals, it’ll be to accelerate their rebuild. The best way to do so, of course, is to acquire draft capital and/or young players. This means that they’ll most likely have to give […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season can be summarized as “new quarterbacks, same result.” Russell Wilson and Justin Fields played behind center on one-year deals, but it ended with the team’s fourth Wild Card exit in the past five years. That’s why the Steelers likely won’t bring them both back, via The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac. […]

Washington Wizards rookie Bub Carrington had two full-circle moments in the past few days. Not only did the 19-year-old get his high-school jersey retired by Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy, but fellow DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia area) native Kevin Durant shouted him out after the Wizards’ 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, via […]

Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valanciunas continues to be a hot name on the rumor mill as the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches. The Denver Nuggets are one of several Western Conference squads who are interested in the Lithuanian international, via ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. “Along with having interest in [Toronto Raptors forward Chris] […]

The New York Knicks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Star center Karl Anthony-Towns (thumb) is listed as questionable on the injury report. The four-time All-Star missed the Knicks’ 125-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, leaving Jalen Brunson (38 points) the brunt of the scoring load. Here’s everything we know about Towns’ […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will have two offseason surgeries after dealing with health problems throughout the regular season. The 61-year-old announced on Wednesday that he’ll have a cardiac ablation and hip replacement, via ESPN. Cardiac ablation is a “treatment to stop or prevent irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias,” via the Mayo Clinic. Harbaugh […]

A woman accused former UFC superstar Conor McGregor of sexual assault after Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals, but the Florida State Attorney’s Office didn’t press charges at the time. However, the 49-year-old plaintiff filed a lawsuit Tuesday reaffirming those allegations, via ESPN’s Michael Rothstein. “After a thorough investigation at the time, the State’s […]

Although Kyle Kuzma’s name is circulating in trade rumors as the Feb. 6 deadline approaches, the former NBA champion still mentors the Washington Wizards’ youngsters. After Wednesday’s practice, rookie guard Bub Carrington shared a recent piece of advice that Kuzma gave him. Bub Carrington shares advice that Kyle Kuzma gave him recently: “Kuz told me […]

Every successful person has to take a risk at some point, and that’s what LSU football head coach Brian Kelly did when he left Notre Dame in 2021. Ironically, though, the Fighting Irish (14-1) reached the National Championship before the Tigers (9-4) did, even though the two-time AP College Football Coach of the Year made […]

It’s no secret that Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has struggled with injuries over the last couple of years, as he’s only played in 90 regular season games since the start of the 2022-23 campaign. The New York Knicks expect the seven-footer to be back in February, but there’s a chance that they could run out of […]

The San Francisco Giants are using a club legend, the greatest shooter in NBA history, and a currently rostered player in their promotional campaign this upcoming season. The team announced that it’ll give away Barry Bonds and Steph Curry bobbleheads as well as a Jung Hoo Lee hooded jersey, via NBC Sports’ Alex Pavlovic. The […]

After an elongated tank, the Detroit Pistons lucked out by drafting Cade Cunningham first overall in 2021. Now, the Oklahoma State alum has taken them out of the darkness. Cunningham is the first fourth-year player to average 24.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game since Hall-of-Fame guard Oscar Robertson, via StatMuse. For context, […]

There’s no doubt that Jimmy Butler’s standoff with the Miami Heat is the NBA’s most dramatic storyline ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, the six-time All-Star annoyed the organization far before he publicly requested a trade on Jan. 2., via NBA insider Jake Fischer. “Butler, by that point [2022], was clearly established as […]

It’s no secret that Draymond Green has had anger issues over the years, which made him take cheap shots at opponents on the court. However, the Golden State Warriors forward decided to make a change during his “indefinite suspension” last season. Green went to therapy and agreed to regular “check-in” calls with the NBA, via […]

Former LSU football wide receiver Kyren Lacy turned himself in to police on Sunday night after causing a car crash and fleeing the scene on Dec. 17. The Louisiana State Police news release described the accident, via ESPN. “As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked […]

Texas football lost 28-14 to Ohio State in the CFP semifinal on Friday night for a variety of reasons, and no amount of post-game analysis will ease the pain for the program’s fans. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns (13-3) must learn from their mistakes if they ever hope to reach the National […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wideout George Pickens has had a rollercoaster NFL career thus far. However, Davante Adams is confident that the Georgia alum will stay the course. Adams spoke on Pickens’ talent ahead of Saturday’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens Wild Card game, via the Up & Adams Show. Davante Adams LOVES the physicality of George Pickens game […]

Oftentimes, a player’s third season is when they break out, and bad injury luck prevented Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) from enjoying that trajectory. However, the 26-year-old is ready for spring training, via The DLLS Rangers Weekly Podcast. “I’m full-go,” Jung said. “I don’t know if Dr. [Steven] Shin waved some magic fairy […]

With the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline fast approaching, Washington Wizards fans are wondering what the team will do with Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, and Malcolm Brogdon. All three veterans could be flipped for draft capital and/or young players to accelerate Washington’s (6-29) rebuild. The Sacramento Kings remain “a team to watch” in regards to […]

MVP candidates Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were both dialed in this season, leading their teams to regular-season glory behind elite production under center. However, the Associated Press selected the Baltimore Ravens quarterback as its 2024 First-Team All-Pro at the position. The full team is below, via the AP. “QB: Lamar Jackson RB: Saquon Barkley […]

The Washington Wizards (6-29) lost a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) on Wednesday, but one player saw years of hard work pay off. Two-way (NBA and G League) guard Jared Butler scored a career-high 26 points (11-of-19 FG, 3-of-3 3Pt) with four rebounds and seven assists across 20 minutes, just four days after playing […]

The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t doing much to inspire their tortured fanbase right now. After striking out on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, the Canadian club is turning its attention to a few other names, via Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. “To wit, they’re staying in the game on Anthony Santander, although they’re probably not the favourite […]

The New Orleans Saints and several other teams have their eyes on Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady as they search for their new head coach. However, Bills (13-4) quarterback Josh Allen would hate to see him go. The three-time Pro Bowler opened up about Brady’s impact on Buffalo, via NBC New Orleans’ Fletcher Mackel. […]

The NFL is still planning to hold the Los Angeles Rams-Minnesota Vikings NFC Wild Card game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday night after the LA fires. However, there is a contingency plan, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “The NFL’s priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,” the league stated. “We […]

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery was “out indefinitely” after injuring his MCL against the Buffalo Bills on December 15. Luckily, the 27-year-old avoided surgery and could be available for the NFC Divisional round. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell “expects” Montgomery to play, via Lions insider Tim Twentyman. Montgomery’s return is crucial for the team, […]

Not only did Kansas State football (9-4, 5-4 Big 12) end its season on a high note with a 44-41 Rate Bowl win over Rutgers, but it’s also cooking in the transfer portal. That continued on Tuesday, as the Wildcats landed EDGE Jayshawn Ross out of Alabama, via On3. The 6-foot-4, 239-pounder was a true […]

Another disappointing season for the Chicago Bears (5-12) is in the books, and their fans have run out of patience. That’s why the Chicago faithful chanted “sell the team” after their 6-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. Bears chairperson George McCaskey admitted that the fans have a right to be mad, via […]

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both on the injury report, with both listed as probable, via the NBA. James is dealing with a left foot injury after scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists in Sunday’s 119-115 loss to the Houston […]

It’s been a year and a half since the Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, so why bring it up now? While the trade itself is old news, the story is still developing and will continue to for years to come. Beal was benched ahead of the Suns’ (16-18) matchup with the Philadelphia […]

Draft positioning aside, losing twice in a row to the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) isn’t ideal from a competitive standpoint. However, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr should all give the Washington Wizards’ fanbase hope. Butler had quite the weekend, scoring 17 points (6-of-12 FG, 1-of-3 […]

The Chicago Bulls had one of their best days in awhile on Saturday, upsetting the New York Knicks 139-126 after honoring club legend Derrick Rose pregame. Zach Lavine “understood the assignment,” as the kids say, with his tunnel outfit. Zach LaVine arrives in a familiar jersey on D-Rose Night 🌹 📸 via @chicagobulls pic.twitter.com/yBLvG5H0rj — […]

The Denver Nuggets had a wonderful Saturday night. Not only did they get a 122-111 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs, but Russell Westbrook passed former Nugget Alex English for 22nd all-time on the NBA scoring list. Russell Westbrook is now 22nd All-Time on the NBA scoring list with this bucket 👍pic.twitter.com/3UqOfsojBe — Nuggets […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t winning as much as they want, but at least Anthony Edwards is amazing. The 23-year-old broke his single-game career-high with 53 points (16-of-31 FG, 10-of-15 3Pt) in their 119-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards knocks down his 10th three for 51 points, tying a career-high 🐜pic.twitter.com/j4fPq11Koy […]