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Los Angeles Lakers forward Montrezl Harrell sprawled face-first on the floor during the fourth quarter of Friday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. It is after his own teammate, Kyle Kuzma, accidentally hit him with a wayward elbow that caught him clean right in the temple. Kuzma inadvertently elbows Harrell while going for a layup. pic.twitter.com/Q3BpKtO3IF […]

The Dallas Mavericks versus the New Orleans Pelicans epic showdown at American Airlines Center on Friday offered a glimpse of the league’s bright future. Mavs All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 79 points while NOLA’s terrific tandem of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram had 36 and 30 points, respectively. According to statistics from […]

During Los Angeles Lakers’ bout against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, LeBron James did whatever it took to gain the advantage. The King even resorted to some less-than-glamorous flopping just to get the upper hand. During a fight for a rebound, the four-time MVP got surrounded by four white shirts in the shaded lane. Soon […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray got credited for a buzzer-beating halfcourt trey against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on Friday. He has OKC player Hamidou Diallo to thank for those extra three points. The 23-year-old Canadian tried to beat the horn with a desperation heave in the closing seconds of the third period. While […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s greatness on the hardwood and his nonchalant approach in life has birthed the running gag that he’s a cyborg sent from the future. Against the Chicago Bulls on Friday, The Klaw once again showed why there might be some truth about this hilarious rumor. Clippers players were seen exchanging […]

Speed isn’t exactly Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s strongest suit, but he certainly showed some agility with this heads up play against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on Friday. With less than a second left in the shot clock, the Nuggets needed a quick heave before time expired in the second period. The […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edward shared an insightful take about his team’s losing ways in the 2020-21 NBA season. The 19-year-old guard addressed the team’s inability to close out games shortly after the Wolves dropped a 120-114 result to the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Friday. “We know how to compete but we don’t […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on a nasty poster on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. In the opening period of the showdown between the two powerhouse teams, The Stifle Tower and the Greek Freak met each other at the rim. While it’s Giannis who usually serves up these […]

The injury bug claimed another victim on Friday, as Mitchell Robinson was scratched off for the rest of the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards’ showdown at Capital One Arena. The Knicks’ social media team confirmed that the 22-year-old center will not return after suffering a right-hand injury. Mitchell Robinson (right hand) will not return […]

There’s a chance that Los Angeles Lakers fans will welcome back The Brow and The Carushow against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Head coach Frank Vogel revealed that his two previously injured players, Anthony Davis and Alex Caruso, will join the team during the pre-game warmups at Staples Center. However, there’s still no guarantee that […]

Russell Westbrook had some idle time on his hands after the Washington Wizards and New York Knicks’ matchup at Capital One Arena was delayed. The one-time MVP resorted to performing an unusual warm-up routine to keep himself loose during the lull. While most players just stretch in these types of situations, Brodie was visibly psyching […]

Celtics veteran Marcus Smart is bummed out for missing Boston’s last six games. Still, the 26-year-old defensive dynamo says he’s thankful the calf injury he sustained last month isn’t more serious, per The Athletic’s Jay King. Marcus Smart: “Thank God it wasn’t my Achilles or anything worse.” — Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 13, 2021 Smart […]

Kendrick Perkins was so impressed by Ben Simmons’ defense that he couldn’t help but write an expletive tweet about it. Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers were bested by the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-114 at Moda Center on Thursday. Still, Perkins gushed over Simmon’s lockdown defense against Damian Lillard and company. Ben Simmons defense is MF […]

The city of Toronto will always be home for Raptors players Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam. But given the unfortunate circumstances brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, the two All-Stars have also grown to love their temporary home base in Tampa. Speaking to reporters shortly after the Raptors’ 120-106 loss to the Boston Celtics at […]

Former NBA star Metta World Peace is quite familiar with Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady since he had the chance to become teammates with the two iconic scorers. World Peace recently appeared in an interview with Basketball Network, where he was asked who among Kobe and T-Mac, two cerebral clutch performers, he would trust with […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox hasn’t exactly been winning over votes on the first two ballot returns for the 2021 All-Star Game scheduled in State Farm Arena next month. Perhaps his earlier anti-All-Star game sentiments have something to do with that. Despite the controversy, Kings head coach Luke Walton says he will be strongly campaigning […]

Even at 36, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to be one of the league’s premier players. That distinction,  of course, comes with a massive amount of fame and fortune. According to Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes, the four-time MVP is inching closer to billionaire status and will likely join the three-comma club next year. […]

CJ McCollum remains unavailable for the Portland Trail Blazers when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. But his presence at Moda Center is already a welcome sight for Rip City and its fans. The 29-year-old scorer made his first public appearance since suffering a hairline fracture in his left foot. Wearing a protective walking […]

It’s a known fact that Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is a walking bucket. Turns out, he’s a pretty good dime-dropper too. In the closing minutes of the first quarter between the Celtics and the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on Thursday, Tatum challenged the teeth of the Raps’ interior defense in the paint. Blanketed […]

Like all rookies who finally made it to the NBA, Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton is pretty thrilled to see a digital version of himself in NBA 2K 21. However, the 20-year-old playmaker doesn’t exactly agree with how he looks in the popular video game. On Thursday, the former Iowa State standout hilariously pleaded to […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar and recent Super Bowl 55 winner Rob Gronkowski is indeed already one of the best tight ends in NFL history, and will surely be inducted in the Hall of Fame once it’s all said and done. He’s also known to be quite the party monster. To say that Gronk is the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has faced some elite defenders over the years. He might have to add Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Lu Dort on that list after his performance against The King on Wednesday. In the crucial juncture of their matchup at Staples Center, Dort threw everything but the kitchen sink in a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns has no love lost for people who continue to downplay the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, Towns vented his ire to the alarmingly growing number of people known as the anti-maskers (via Mark Medina of USA Today). “People complain about wearing a mask and these frontline workers are in with […]

The NBA All-Star can only accommodate 24 of the best players in the league, and there will always be noticeable snubs each year. Hall of Famer Magic Johnson recently took to Twitter to acknowledge two All-Star-worthy players who will likely be left out of the voting for the 2021 All-Star Game. Two guys that may […]

Trae Young was not a happy camper in the aftermath of the Atlanta Hawks’ disappointing 118-117 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday. Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce said Young has every right to feel frustrated after what appeared to be a missed foul call committed on the All-Star guard in the […]

Zach LaVine was El Fuego to start the Chicago Bulls‘ home game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Wednesday. The 25-year-old guard showed how lethal of a scorer he has become, torching the helpless Pels defense for 20 first quarter points. The two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion was immaculate from deep in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will have their defensive dynamo Patrick Beverley available against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed the development, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. The 32-year-old, who’s been inactive for LA in their last eight games, will be in the starting five but will be under […]

Tyreek Hill is still keeping his head up high after the Kansas City Chiefs failed to defend their throne, losing Super Bowl LV to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Although disappointed by his team’s poor performance in the 31-9 blowout loss, the 26-year-old wide receiver vowed to seek redemption next […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl 55 victory wouldn’t be complete without a hilarious postgame interview from Rob Gronkowski. As expected, the 31-year-old tight end came through, as he divulged the Buccaneers’ afterparty plans shortly after his team came away with a dominant 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Per Gronk, the Buccaneers will […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady is indeed the embodiment of greatness. So much so that he now has more Super Bowl titles than each of the entire 32 teams in the NFL. Brady won his seventh Vince Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, leading the Buccaneers to a 31-9 demolition of the Kansas City Chiefs at […]

Tom Brady once again aligned himself with his old rival Peyton Manning on Sunday, after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl LV title against the Kansas City Chiefs inside Raymond James Stadium. After leading the previously non-threatening Bucs to the top of the mountain in just his first year with the team, […]

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski got congratulated by their former team, the New England Patriots, shortly after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV over the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday. The Patriots’ official Twitter account acknowledged the NFL’s GOAT, which just happens to be their […]

After winning his seventh Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady confirmed that he isn’t retiring any time soon. In a brief speech following their Super Bowl 55 victory on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 43-year-old QB said he is coming back for another NFL season. "I'm coming back." – […]

It’s never wise to poke the bear. Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu learned that lesson the hard way on Sunday, after antagonizing Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady in the first half of Super Bowl LV at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Mathieu engaged Brady in a word war since the start […]

Kansas City Chiefs fans are not happy with head coach Andy Reid for his rather questionable decision to call a timeout late in the first half of their Super Bowl LV showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Twitter users were quick to lambast the 62-year-old Chiefs tactician for two questionable timeouts. The second one came […]

Tarik Cohen addressed rumors about his supposedly fractured relationship with the Chicago Bears. This, after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the 25-year-old running back deleted all photos showing his affiliation with the team on his Instagram page. Tarik has wiped his Instagram #DaBears pic.twitter.com/x4UeuniN6U — Da TailGate Show ™️ (@DaTailGateShow) February 7, 2021 Cohen made it […]

The New Orleans Saints are no doubt the biggest offenders of the NFL COVID-19 health protocols for the 2020 season. The franchise came under fire once more on Saturday, following a leaked surveillance video obtained by the league. It showed an interaction that may have played a factor in Alvin Kamara’s positive test back in […]

Former NBA coach  Jeff Van Gundy is good at a lot of things; however, dancing is apparently not so high on that list. The 59-year-old ESPN commentator was calling the game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Saturday–alongside his partner in crime Mark Jackson–when he decided to show […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s incredible 57-point outing against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday earned him the admiration of both head coach Steve Kerr and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle. Shortly after Carlisle and the Mavs barely escaped with a 134-32 victory over Stephen Curry and the Dubs at the American Airlines Center, the revered […]