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In what became an unprecedented move, the Milwaukee Bucks elected to boycott a playoff game in August to raise awareness for individuals who lost their lives due to police brutality. In this piece on NBA players boycotting games, we’ll lay out a timeline of how the team reached this momentous decision, as well the ripple […]

United States President Donald Trump is set to award Dan Gable with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at an event this week, according to to a report from the Des Moines Register. Gable, now 71 years of age, has been invited to the White House. President Trump sent out an official letter to Gable, welcoming […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to social media to thank those who congratulated him after winning the 2020 NBA championship. Several notable names sent praises and commendations to the former No. 1 overall pick, including former U.S. President Barack Obama and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who joined the Buccaneers prior […]

The Los Angeles Lakers walked away from the 2019-20 campaign with their 17th NBA championship, tying the Boston Celtics for the most in league history. It was a great achievement for the Lake Show, but which team should be favored to win it all next season? In this piece, we’ll lay out our favorites to […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield brushed aside any doubt that he’ll be eligible to play in his team’s Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield took a pretty good shot to the ribs from Justin Houston in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Baker took a quick trip to the […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is set to undergo an MRI scan following an injury scare during his team’s Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Cook limped off the field in the third quarter of Sunday’s game with what appeared to be a groin injury. The Florida native […]

It’s a known fact that Rihanna is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, so it was natural for the Barbadian singer and songwriter to celebrate in a Kobe Bryant jersey after her team claimed its 17th NBA championship on Sunday night. Much like many other Lakers fans around the globe, Rihanna took to social […]

Leading the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals 3-1, the Los Angeles Lakers are now just one win away from claiming their 17th championship. If they walk away as victors, the Lakers will be tied with the Boston Celtics for the most championships in league history. Let’s look at four bold predictions for Friday night’s […]

Although his team managed to pull off a 20-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night to move to 4-1 on the season, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy wants to see his offense pay more attention to details. Nagy was fired up in his Friday morning press conference: “The details in this […]

China’s CCTV has announced that they plan on broadcasting Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, marking the first time an NBA game has been aired live in the country in nearly one year. CCTV once shared a close relationship with the NBA. The state-run network started carrying […]

The Tennessee Titans had no additional positives in Thursday’s round of testing for COVID-19 ahead of their matchup against the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN insiders Dianna Russini and Adam Schefter. No positive tests in Tennessee this morning, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2020 This is good news for both teams, as […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fearful that defensive tackle Vita Vea may be sidelined for the remainder of this season due to the ankle injury he sustained in Thursday night’s 20-19 loss to the Chicago Bears, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Buccaneers fear that DT Vita Vea suffered a season-ending broken ankle […]

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett touched on his team’s upcoming matchup against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, during his media session on Thursday. Garrett and the Cowboys parted ways in January, ending a long-term relationship. He had served with the team as a coach and coordinator since 2007, when he joined the […]

19-year-old Iga Swiatek defeated Nadia Podoroska in two sets, 6-2, 6-1, at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, on Thursday. As a result, Swiatek is now the lowest-ranked women’s finalist at the event since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975. In turn, this is significant French Open news. Impressively, Swiatek has won all […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard JR Smith recently joined SI.com to reflect on his NBA journey. Amid the discussion, the 35-year-old New Jersey native noted that he could have went professional in three or four different sports. “I have a lot of talent,” J.R. Smith said simply, via SI.com. “I could have probably gone professional […]

After falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday night’s Game 4 matchup, the Miami Heat find themselves looking up from the depths of 3-1 hole. Most experts are calling this series a wrap, but we’re here to discuss how the Heat can fight their way back in. 1. Don’t give up First things first, […]

After walking away as winners in Games 1 and 2, many experts and analysts were wondering if the Los Angeles Lakers were going to sweep the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. LeBron James and Anthony Davis appeared to be too much to handle. Thanks to a historic triple-double effort from Jimmy Butler in Game […]

Australian-born cricket star Steve Smith took to Instagram during a bit of downtime while competing in Dubai. As part of his post, the former captain of his national team picked up his guitar and sang a ditty for his fans. Smith, now 31 years of age, is recognized as one of the best Test batsmen […]

Doc Rivers has only been the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers for a few days, but he’s already facing some difficult questions from the media about Sixers’ big men Joel Embiid and Al Horford. As part of a recent session with reporters, Rivers was asked if he plans on playing Embiid and Horford together […]

After taking a seemingly convincing 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, several analysts were ready to hand the Los Angeles Lakers their 17th championship. The Miami Heat had other plans, however, as they went on to claim an impressive 115-104 victory in Sunday night’s Game 3 matchup. All of a sudden, it looks like this […]

In light of Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing in January, the Los Angeles Lakers have decide to wear “Black Mamba” jerseys throughout the playoffs to honor his life and legacy. Some may view this as a small gesture, but one executive from the team believes there is real magic in those threads. “How can you not […]

Former NFL running back Reggie Bush offered a unique stance on President Donald Trump’s announcement that he and his wife, Melania, had tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. As part of a tweet that he sent out on Friday morning, Bush claimed that Trump’s diagnosis is “a conspiracy:” “Teflon Don just wants the attention on […]

Along with several other notable figures, former U.S. President Barack Obama virtually attended Wednesday night’s NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Cameras caught the former president speaking from his virtual seat, which was surrounded by NBA legends like Shaquille O’Neal, Paul Pierce and Pau Gasol. However, it wasn’t clear who […]

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to extend its grasp, as two more players on the Tennessee Titans have tested positive after it was announced that their Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers would be postponed until later in the season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter shared news of Tennessee’s continued outbreak via his Twitter account: Two more […]

Did Brooklyn Nets NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving forget about his time playing alongside LeBron James? Irving made some interesting remarks during a recent interview. During the discussion, Uncle Drew praised his teammate, Kevin Durant, as a great option late in games. Irving went on to say that this is the first time in his career […]

After participating in a productive discussion with general manager Elton Brand and other members of the front office, Doc Rivers has emerged as a “serious candidate” for the Sixers head coaching job. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski shared this news on Thursday morning. Interestingly, his report also indicates that Philly is considering former Houston Rockets head coach […]

Rumors came down the wire on Wednesday indicating that Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol had interest in returning home to join FC Barcelona for a second stint. Though the headline made the rounds on all forms of social media, it sounds like it may have been misguided. A spokesperson from FC Barcelona issued a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James expressed a great deal of confidence in his teammate, Anthony Davis, during Tuesday’s NBA Finals media availability, noting that “the best is yet to come” for the former Kentucky Wildcat. Davis has made it to the postseason before, but he’s never advanced past the second round. The 27-year-old forward […]

Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis has a $28.7 million player option on his contract for the 2020-21 season. For this reason, some experts are already speculating about his future with the team. The former Kentucky Wildcat seemed to brush this notion aside during Tuesday’s media availability, noting that he would like to follow LeBron James on […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss dove in on the leaks and reports of dysfunction in her franchise during Magic Johnson’s tenure as president of basketball operations. Johnson took the executive job with the Lakers in February of 2017, replacing Jim Buss. Though the team acquired […]

The debate surrounding LeBron James’ GOAT status has raged on for a while now. Some argue that the  Los Angeles Lakers superstar has done enough do earn the title, while others still lean on Michael Jordan as the greatest player in history (others are also mentioned in this debate). No matter which side of the […]

LeBron James took his talents to South Beach in 2010, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to form the Big Three with the Miami Heat. Alongside Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, the trio went on to claim a pair of NBA championships under head coach Erik Spoelstra, including LeBron’s first. Then, in a move that shook the […]

J.R. Smith doesn’t get much playing time in his reserve role with the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn’t seem to bother the streaky shooter one bit — especially if it means winning another championship ring. On Tuesday, an Instagram user came at Smith in the wrong way, pointing out the fact that he “doesn’t […]

Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal has purchased an extravagant new home in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to a report from Variety.com. Beal, now 27 years of age, dished out a reported $6.8 million for the seaside villa. It was the largest deal the residential area has seen since Kuwaiti heiress Samar Alghanim […]

In what proved to be a surprising move, the L.A. Clippers decided to part ways with their head coach, Doc Rivers, on Monday. Rivers had been the team’s play caller for seven years, and it’s not yet clear who his replacement might be. According to a report from Jovan Buha of The Athletic, there is […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has led his team to the 2020 NBA Finals, but how does The King feel about playing in the 2021 Olympics? According to a report from basketballnews.com, James would like to play in the Tokyo games. However, the uncertainty surrounding the 2020-21 NBA season has made planning for the […]

The 2019-20 NBA season has culminated with a Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. It’s a series that is filled with several notable story lines, but we’re here to discuss why the Lake Show is destined to claim its 17th championship. The Lakers come into the 2020 NBA Finals as the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat are set to meet in the 2020 NBA Finals. There will be several All-Stars playing in the series, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. However, it’s Rajon Rondo who will be the X-factor for the Lakers. Rondo joined the Lakers in 2018 and then […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are being viewed as heavy favorites to win the 2020 NBA Finals, according to BetOnline.ag. The Lakers, who came into the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, are listed at -350 as of Wednesday. The Heat, who have scrapped their way to the Finals, […]