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In his fourth season, Houston Rockets forward Alperen Sengun ascended into an All-Star, which garnered ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins’ respect and appreciation for the 22-year-old’s impact. Sengun has earned the nickname Baby Jokic, highlighting his dual offensive capabilities as a scorer and playmaker on one end and an elite rebounder and defender on the other. For […]

Since retiring from the NBA, Hall of Fame center and analyst Shaquille O’Neal has been a motivating force for the game’s elite centers, offering tough love and constructive criticism, including to Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid. It took him years to do it; however, O’Neal eventually did give Dwight Howard his flowers amid Howard’s Hall […]

After Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony reflected on his career before his induction, he dropped his NBA all-time starting five lineup. It’s a lineup compiled of Hall of Fame talent from his generation, as Anthony took the time to explain each player’s impact that led to ending up on his list, including fierce competitors […]

For elite NBA players who led careers that were marred by injuries, Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade ranked the elite in a “What if” Mount Rushmore of his generation. Coming off Wade’s second induction into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2008 United States Olympics’ Redeem Team, the 13-time All-Star revealed the […]

As Drake Maye and the New England Patriots look to bounce back from their 20-13 Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, they’ll need a steady performance from their starting quarterback. After their seven-point loss on Sunday, head coach Mike Vrabel vowed to evaluate Maye’s performance before their Week 2 matchup against the Miami […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed a new All-Star Game format, streaming deal, including the new features for fans to look forward to in 2025-26. Silver, who’s always looking for new ways to enhance the association for the average viewer, believes his new approach to the All-Star Game will make for a better product this upcoming […]

From a new mid-season tournament to tweaking the All-Star Game format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is never afraid to make changes to the association’s traditional approach to the regular season, as he’s proven over the years. Ahead of the 2025 Finals, Silver stated he’d looking to expanding the NBA before announcing a new All-Star Game […]

Amid the Dallas Cowboys’ new era without Micah Parsons, head coach Brian Schottenheimer delivered an update on his defensive tackle, Mazi Smith. After the Cowboys invited veteran Jadevon Clowney to practice, Schottenheimer didn’t dismiss the possibility of seeing Smith back in action for Week 2’s matchup against the New York Giants. Schottenheimer addressed Smith’s future […]

After a prolific season that ended with him being crowned as a 2025 NBA Finals MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also earned the “free-throw merchant” moniker, which earned an interesting response from Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. It’s the price one pays for ascending to become the new face of the NBA. […]

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley made a strong claim over Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan and future Hall of Fame guard James Harden’s respective offenses. Beverley ranked Kevin Durant higher than Larry Bird over the summer. Then, he delivered another hot take about Jordan and Harden. While many consider Michael to be the greatest […]

Golden State Warriors vetearn Draymond Green addressed controversial moments throughout his career during a recent live stream with Kai Cenat. While Green reflected on Kevin Durant and former teammates he won championships with, he also discussed what committing one too many flagrant fouls can do to an NBA player’s reputation. One minute into the interview, […]

While some NBA fans turned sour on Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant for ditching the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green reminded everyone that Andre Iguodala did the same thing. While Green reflected on controversial moments throughout his career, he chimed in on the criticism that followed Durant for joining a team […]

Amidst a trying regular season filled with injuries and numerous setbacks for the Philadelphia 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr. was one of their most reliable players in 2024-25. Only Ricky Council IV and Guershon Yabusele played in more games. After Oubre Jr. picked up his $8.4 million option for next season, he took a shot at […]

NORMAN, OK — Back in Norman, Oklahoma, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young is giving back to his community by collaborating with his Zamst sponsor in hosting a kids basketball camp at his Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC). Ahead of his eighth season, Young has championship aspirations for the 2025-26 Hawks. He also wanted to educate […]

Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki is now embracing the Dallas Mavericks’ post-Luka Doncic era ahead of 2025-26. After Nowitzki reportedly distanced himself from the Mavericks in recent years, he’s seemingly come around, or at least, sees potential in its revamped roster led by the shocking trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis […]

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis revealed he was pleasantly surprised when he found out he had been traded to the Hawks and not the San Antonio Spurs. He sees Atlanta as a team that’s on the cusp of competing for a championship and feels he could be the missing piece to push them over the […]

In his first game as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, running back Javonte Williams is very much looking forward to the 2025 NFL season. Despite the Cowboys’ 24-20 loss in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s Super Bowl aspirations remain intact. And perhaps the same could be said about […]

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is discouraged over Drake Maye and the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. It wasn’t the kind of start to the 2025 NFL season that Simmons had anticipated for Maye. He revealed the kind of quarterback he wanted to see were shades of Buffalo […]

After Hall of Fame forward and NBA analyst Charles Barkley blamed the association’s second apron and its penalties on the league’s superteam era, including Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson clapped back. Ahead of 2025-26, Barkley said the Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team and not James’ as last year’s trade with […]

While Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed Micah Parsons’ debut with the Green Bay Packers after Sunday’s Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones has moved on. Jones wouldn’t reflect on the team’s surprising trade before the 2025 NFL season. When the topic of Parsons’ trade was mentioned, including the Philadelphia Eagles’ […]

After the Indianapolis Colts got the best out of Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins in Week 1’s 33-8 win, the quarterback’s former teammate, Colts cornerback Xavien Howard, addressed one of Tagovailoa’s tendencies. Indianapolis’ defense coerced Tua into throwing two interceptions and a fumble while going 14 of 23 attempts, 114 yards, and one touchdown […]

Despite the Dallas Cowboys’ surprising move to trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers ahead of Week 1, head coach Brian Schottenheimer still received a question about his former linebacker after a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After opening the 2025 NFL season against the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, Parsons’ former head […]

After the Kansas City Chiefs’ disappointing 27-21 loss in Week 1 to the Los Angeles Chargers, head coach Andy Reid provided an encouraging update on wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Worthy dislocated his shoulder in the Chiefs’ loss. While it remains unclear how much time he will miss to heal his injured shoulder, his return could […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston is off to a strong start after Week 1’s 27-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert connected with Johnston in the end zone to kick off Los Angeles’ 2025 NFL season. Then, Quentin finished with two touchdowns amid five receptions, and 79 receiving yards. […]

Coming off the New England Patriots’ 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons feels duped. The Patriots’ new head coach, Mike Vrabel, coupled with offseason additions, convinced Simmons that a significant improvement from New England’s four wins in the 2024 campaign was on the horizon. Suffice to say, […]

NORMAN, OK — For Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young, coming back home is a friendly reminder of how far he’s come, and the expectations set forth for the 2025-26 Hawks. Back in Norman, Oklahoma, for homecoming, Young cheered for his Oklahoma Sooners to beat Michigan one day, then helped coach kids at his basketball camp […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the USA’s 2008 Redeem Team and discussed what playing alongside Kobe Bryant meant to him. James soaked in the moment he wore his jacket for the first time. The future first-ballot inductee talent received the fame orange jacket that […]

Hall of Fame inductees Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony headline 2025‘s class with a future Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers forward, LeBron James, in the attendance. Howard and James were teammates of the 2008 United States men’s basketball team, which was immortalized as part of the 2025’s Hall of Fame class, and as […]

Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen and Finland upset Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, Miami Heat’s Nikola Jovic, and the Serbian national basketball team, 92-86, in EuroBasket. Finland beat Serbia in the round of 16 of EuroBasket 2025. After the loss, Jovic revealed an honest take. From the beginning of the game, Jovic admitted to why he […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered an encouraging update on Tyler Glasnow, he addressed the starting pitcher’s progress after an injury scare due to his lower back. With the delay, as Roberts had hoped, expected to be just a few days, Shohei Ohtani started against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Roberts addressed the […]

After the San Diego Padres lost left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to injury, right-hander Randy Vasquez is back before facing the Colorado Rockies. The Padres will look to bounce back in their second matchup of a three-game series after a 3-0 loss on Friday. San Diego made the roster change ahead of Saturday’s game. The Padres […]

Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony fittingly picked Dwyane Wade to present him into the Hall. He also picked Allen Iverson; however, Anthony’s connection with Wade dates back to the draft class of 2003 as two of three standouts, behind the No. 1 pick, LeBron James. Carmelo addressed the significance of that era and the […]

Amid back-to-back suspensions, Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese reached a significant NBA 2K26 milestone that she has described as a dream come true. After Reese’s technical fouls earned her a one-game suspension, she was slapped with another from her team. The Sky suspended the two-time All-Star forward for her controversial comments regarding the team’s direction. […]

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh addressed All-Star Angel Reese’s half-game suspension for comments made about the organization’s direction, and her future with the team. Ahead of facing the Indiana Fever, Marsh, who will face the Fever without his All-Star forward due to Reese earning her eighth technical foul this year, triggering a one-game suspension, […]

After Chicago Sky All-Star Angel Reese issued an apology to her teammates for her controversial comments, her team responded with a suspension. After the WNBA handed a mandatory one-game suspension to Reese for reaching its eight technical-foul limit per season, Angel is in trouble for comments made about the organization and her future. The Sky […]

After head coach Matt LaFleur delivered an underwhelming injury update on Packers quarterback Jordan Love, fans received better news, while linebacker Micah Parsons remains on the team’s injury report. Parsons, one of seven players listed on the team’s injured reserve list, is still considered questionable for his Packers debut in Week 1’s matchup against the […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams called out ESPN’s Stephen A Smith, he addressed NIL’s impact on collegiate athletes in the same interview. When the topic was mentioned, Williams jokingly expressed frustration for narrowly missing out on the opportunity after entering the NBA in 2022. However, after Jalen signed a five-year extension worth $287 […]

As the saga surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard continues, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacted to the bombshell with his own take. Before the NBA launched its initial investigation, the Clippers responded to allegations against Ballmer and Leonard. And as NBA circles await for the results of the league’s findings, […]

Amidst Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard’s investigation conducted by the NBA, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban weighed in on “Uncle Dennis” and his potential involvement. After Cuban claimed to side with the Clippers owner as a member of Team Ballmer, Mark believes Aspiration, the now-bankrupt company that allegedly paid […]