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In blowout fashion, the Los Angeles Chargers dominated the New England Patriots 40-7 in Week 17 with playoff implications on the line. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s record-breaking performance topped Peyton Manning for an NFL record with 153 passing yards and could seal the Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, and Miami Dolphins’ fate this week. The Chargers […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ajay Mitchell was named to the NBA’s Kia rookie ladder this week, cracking the league’s latest top 10 rookie ranking from the Class of 2024. While All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied a career-high 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win against the Indiana Pacers, Mitchell supplied nine points in 16 minutes off […]

In an ongoing pattern of professional athletes being targeted for home burglaries, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the latest victim. On Saturday, after the dust from the Mavericks’ Naji Marshall scuffle against the Phoenix Suns settled, news of Doncic’s house invasion broke.  However, it occurred Friday, per Marc Stein. “No one was home at […]

After missing four games due to injury, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will make his return against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Lillard in the Bucks and Bulls matchup will be his first appearance since Milwaukee beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup finals. The news of Lillard’s return was confirmed via Chris […]

When the fight broke out, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn tried to avoid a fine at all costs. Three players were ejected in a 98-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The scuffle between Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall resulted in both players’ ejections and PJ Washington, who shoved Nurkic to the ground. After the loss, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is the new owner of a German basketball team. The news was announced after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matched his career-high 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win against the  Indiana Pacers. Hartenstein joined a club that’s produced three NBA draft picks, per Andscape’s Marc Spears. “Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has […]

After the sudden emergence of the Memphis Grizzlies in the upper echelon of the Western Conference, trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith could be in play between now and the NBA’s trade deadline. With a relatively healthy roster, including Grizzlies’ rookie Jaylen Wells receiving All-Defense consideration, adding a 3-and-D wing in Finney-Smith could secure […]

While Golden State Warriors fans react to losing to Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers in a 115-113 Christmas Day thriller, NBA analyst Colin Cowherd believes this is the time to pursue Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler. After Warriors superstar Stephen Curry connected on a corner three to tie the game at 113 with […]

Before nearly completing a 28-point comeback in a 105-99 Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson passed Reggie Miller for fifth on the all-time 3-point shooting list. He also shared an interesting take that should reach his former teammate and all-time 3-point shooting leader, Stephen Curry. After the game, Klay stated […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams made his regular-season debut in the Thunder’s 123-105 win against the Washington Wizards. Coach Mark Daigneault and his team returned home after the Thunder’s grueling stretch in their traveling schedule. After Williams had suffered a hamstring injury in training camp, fans at the Paycom Center welcomed him back in Monday’s […]

In what was perhaps the Philadelphia 76ers’ most impressive win of 2024-25, Caleb Martin’s seven threes against the champion Boston Celtics helped his team secure a 118-114 Christmas Day victory at TD Garden. 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid put the league on notice after the win. Martin finished with 23 points, including seven threes, and […]

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks’ emphatic win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs was a Christmas Day classic on Wednesday. Head coach Tom Thibodeau praised Bridges for his 41-point performance, stealing the show from Wembanyama’s 42-point, 18-rebound game as the Knicks held onto a 117-114 win. After the win, Mikal shared […]

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report alongside Damian Lillard, and both players are listed as questionable. Antetokounmpo is dealing with back spasms, while Lillard has a non-Covid illness after both sat out of the Bucks’ 112-91 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Here’s […]

The Boston Celtics will be shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day. Ahead of their marquee holiday matchup, the Celtics’ injury report was headlined by Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday. Hours before tip-off, Boston announced Tatum and White would be available, while Holiday was ruled out against the 76ers. Tatum’s non-COVID illness […]

While the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine are reportedly engaging in trade talks, including a potential deal with the Denver Nuggets, Lonzo Ball could be on the move. The Bulls could soon be gauging Ball’s trade value for a potential reserve to add to their 2024-25 roster. After trading DeMar DeRozan in a three-team sign-and-trade […]

Ahead of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will likely play on Christmas Day. Despite scoring a team-high 27 points in the Mavs’ 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, Doncic is dealing with a left heel contusion that led to his name popping up on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 123-105, the starting forward talked about his impulsive donation to a local Goodwill thrift store in Oklahoma City. Back home following perhaps the Thunder’s most brutal traveling schedule of 2024-25, Williams donated pairs of his sneakers to the community. Talks about Williams’ donations, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had an unforgettable summer at the 2024 Olympics. Winning the gold medal for Team USA brought James and Curry closer together. Ahead of their Christmas Day showdown, two of the NBA’s biggest superstars talked about their love of the game. With 26+ […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak in a 123-105 victory against the Washington Wizards, Alex Caruso addressed his four-year, $81 million extension. The Thunder wasted little time in offering Caruso a long-term deal. Two days removed from his December 21 deadline, stemming from his trade from the Chicago Bulls, the All-Defensive guard […]

Despite leading the Western Conference standings and ascending to becoming a championship contender, MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are not playing on Christmas Day. The association will showcase its best marquee matchups. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder’s seven-game winning streak, a reporter asked the All-NBA guard his thoughts on Oklahoma City […]

After a 113-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards went off on the officials and is now paying for it. The NBA fined Edwards, issuing an official statement two days after Saturday night’s loss via X, formerly Twitter. “Anthony Edwards has been fined $75,000 for public criticism of the officiating […]

After Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry posted a stunning goose egg in a 144-93 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Warriors bounced back with a 10-point win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, after the game, Curry had to put a fan in their place when he gave away a pair of his sneakers intended […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Detriot Pistons on Monday night. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are on the injury report. Both Lakers players are listed as questionable. James is dealing with a left foot injury, while Davis has a left shoulder contusion after going for 10 points and 15 rebounds against the Sacramento Kings. […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James hit the road again with his Bay Lakers teammates. After James’ 30-point performance in a 106-100 loss versus the Valley Sun, he returned for another road trip. All eyes were on the Lakers’ second-round pick. Bronny played in this year’s G League showcase. In a 120-104 victory against the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took the opportunity to remind reporters of the blessed life he’s living as an NBA star. Despite the Thunder’s grueling regular-season schedule of late, Gilgeous-Alexander put things into perspective following Oklahoma City’s back-to-back wins against the Magic and Heat. He says his team embraced the challenge of traveling from […]

Amidst losing the NBA Cup finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to a brutal stretch in their regular-season schedule. Starting with a four-game west-coast road trip on November 25 to the two-game stretch in Florida, topped by Thunder winning back-to-back games against the Magic and Heat, is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer guard Magic Johnson crushed Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum’s lifelong dream. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was Tatum’s hero growing up, wearing the same number as Bryant in the 2024 Olympics. Jayson did it as a tribute to the late legend. However, he still can’t believe Johnson and Los Angeles […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum dominated the Chicago Bulls with a memorable signature triple-double performance (43 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) in a 123-88 win. Tatum reached a feat not seen since Larry Bird, recording a 40-point triple-double that sparked head coach Joe Mazzulla and starting center Kristaps Porzingis to endorse their All-NBA star for […]

After Penn State made history with a Fiesta Bowl victory over SMU, head coach James Franklin talked about what he looked forward to most in Saturday’s matchup. Franklin wanted this kind of moment for his players, per The Daily Collegian’s Lyle Alenstein. “I want them to experience what it’s like to win a Big 10 […]

After Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a career milestone with injury, the team’s concern switches to Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones. He sustained the calf injury in the second half of Kansas City’s 27-19 win against the Houston Texans Saturday. Jones did not start at the beginning of the fourth quarter and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is excited for his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s new shoe release. Earlier this year, Gilgeous-Alexander hinted at a signature shoe with Converse, the company he inked an endorsement deal with after the 2019-20 campaign after a brief stint with Nike. His first signature sneakers dropped on August 14. However, after […]

Before facing the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso shared his many parallels with fellow veteran Lu Dort. After head coach Mark Daigneault gushed over Dort’s longevity with the team and the leadership that comes with it, Caruso talked about how one of the longest-tenured Thunder players’ paths and style of play […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expressed his frustration with NBA officials and Jalen Williams after the Thunder beat the Orlando Magic 105-99. Despite scoring 11 points on 5-of-15 attempts, Williams didn’t earn a single free throw in Thursday’s win. After the game, he expressed his frustration after Daigneault’s initial comments. “It’s very frustrating. I […]

Future Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony watched Karl-Anthony Towns face his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, for the first time since his blockbuster trade to the New York Knicks. After the Knicks’ 133-107 blowout win against the Timberwolves, Towns made an honest admission about the trade, which Anthony says forced the 10-year center to […]

Mark Daigneault, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 105-99 despite not the two taking a single free-throw shot attempt, as the Thunder head coach pointed out after the win. After their All-Star  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished his walk-off interview, Daigneault made strong remarks about Williams’ continuous struggles to make consistent trips […]

After beating the Orlando Magic 105-99, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder did their group interview with TNT’s sideline reporter, Stephanie Ready, prompting the question about the team’s tradition. During any Thunder player’s walk-off interview, that player is next to by a group of teammates, to which Gilgeous-Alexander explained the reason behind it after […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed veteran guard Lu Dort and his importance to his team’s identity. Coming off their NBA Cup finals loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Daigneault and the Thunder will look to bounce back on the first leg of a back-to-back set in Florida. Oklahoma City will face the Magic […]

As New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns gears up for an emotional return to the franchise he played nine seasons for, he talked about his blockbuster trade ahead of facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns will be back at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Thursday. In a building he’s very familiar with, he’ll be heading toward […]

After Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant’s critical remarks on the All-Star Game’s new format announced this week, the 14-time All-Star is walking back on his comments. While Durant admits his harsh take on the new four-team format that will replace the All-Star Game’s traditional 12-on-12 format was his honest opinion, he wishes he hadn’t said it […]