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The Dallas Mavericks-Golden State Warriors showdown on Saturday featured a classic duel between superstars Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry. Once the final horn sounded, Doncic admitted he was left in awe of just how unstoppable Curry is, especially when he gets hot. According to Mavs playmaker, he thought all of Steph’s shots would be going […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala poked fun of his former teammate Stephen Curry after he busted out the shimmy in the Golden State Warriors’ 134-132 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The two-time MVP got groovy on the court after nailing a ridiculously deep 3-pointer near the logo in the third period. Seems like […]

After receiving his third NFL MVP trophy on Saturday, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed that he got engaged this year and even thanked his mysterious fiancée during his acceptance speech. Apparently Aaron Rodgers is engaged. He said in his acceptance speech that he got engaged this year and mentioned "my fiancé." — Ari […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been hailed as the 2020 NFL MVP, marking the third time he received the award in his already Hall of Fame-worthy career. 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐱𝟑 🏆🏆🏆 AARON RODGERS! #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/UxShTi4HKn — Green Bay Packers (@packers) February 7, 2021 The 37-year-old signal-caller became the sixth player in NFL history to […]

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith is the 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. The 36-year-old signal-caller deservingly nabbed the award after returning from a career-threatening compound leg fracture he suffered in 2018. Washington QB Alex Smith was voted the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year after he returned from a compound leg fracture […]

At this point, it’s no longer surprising to see Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry drain an absurdly long 3-pointer in-game. Still, it’s always a spectacle to watch. The two-time NBA MVP casually pulled up from near half-court against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Chef Curry was indeed cooking at the […]

To no one’s surprise, Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young has been named the Associated Press 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year. The 21-year-old became the first player in Washington’s franchise history to win the award after receiving 42.5 votes from a panel of 50 NFL media members. It was a total landslide, as […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Chargers congratulated the 22-year-old signal-caller following a stellar first year in the pros. HERBIE IS OROY 👏 pic.twitter.com/V5xIuORLu1 — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) February 7, 2021 After a fantastic four-year collegiate career with the Oregon Ducks, Justin Herbert was […]

Charles Woodson is headed to the Hall. The decorated two-way star got deservingly inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. It seemed Woodson has always been destined for the Hall of Fame, as he showed flashes of greatness as early as his collegiate years at the University of Michigan. He received a lot […]

Draymond Green is bracing himself for the task of defending Luka Doncic ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ rematch against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Speaking with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, the three-time All-Star revealed why the Mavs star is trickier to guard than most players. “As a defender, your only goal […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is a huge fan of his rookie teammate Patrick Williams. The 25-year-old high-flyer bared his admiration for 19-year-old neophyte shortly after the Bulls lost to the Orlando Magic, 123-119, at Amway Center on Friday. Despite their inability to get the road win, LaVine still lauded the former Florida State standout […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is clearly not a fan of Maxisnicee’s impressions. Uncle Drew left an angry comment on Instagram directed at the online personality on Friday, which came after Max’s latest spoof about Irving burning sage as a pregame ritual. Here’s the video in question: KYRIE & KD pre game be like 😂😂😂 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell hit his first game-winner of the season against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. He then received some props from teammate Malik Beasley after the match, which DLoading re-tweeted accompanied by a one-word caption. Cheeeeeseee! https://t.co/HAzVQNIFl7 — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) February 6, 2021 Losers of four of their last five […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker redeemed himself nicely against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, delivering the game-sealing dagger to give his team a 119-115 win at Staples Center. With less than a minute left in regulation, the visiting Celtics were down by one and leaned on the 30-year-old speedster to get them out of […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball continues to make a splash in the franchise’s record books, as he became the youngest player in team history to record a 30-point game. Melo produced a career-high 34 points against the Utah Jazz on Friday at Spectrum Center. .@MELOD1P is the youngest Hornets player with a 30-point game in […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees with LeBron James’ stance on the NBA’s decision to push through with the All-Star Game this 2020-21. The Los Angeles Lakers megastar earlier revealed that he has “zero excitement” about participating in the festivities this year given the league’s current circumstances in dealing with COVID-19. Clearly, the Greek Freak […]

Injured Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum recently spoke out against retired NBA players who continue to criticize talents from this generation. In a lengthy Twitter post, the 29-year-old Blazers combo guard made a compelling case about why players have the right to make decisions about where they play. According to the former Lehigh University […]

Fans have just been recently allowed back inside some NBA arenas, and the Chicago Bulls broadcast team wasted no time savagely roasting them. Bulls fan Mack McLendon was enjoying the team’s road game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center when he caught the attention of Bulls broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin. The unsuspecting […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant continued his tirade against the NBA following its confusing health protocols that led to his premature exit against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. After tweeting out a two-word response to the whole situation, KD doubled-down and sent an angry follow-up tweet–this time directed to the NBA. Yo @nba, your fans […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant being forced out mid-game against the Toronto Raptors has to be one of the most confusing situations in an already bizarre 2020-21 campaign. A lot of fans and pundits are puzzled by the whole ordeal, as KD was initially scratched off before tip-off due to the league’s health and safety […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell once again flexed the ice in his veins with the game-winning three to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the game in a deadlock with under 10 ticks left in regulation, Russell sized up defender Hamidou Diallo at the top of the key. After a series of crossovers, the 24-year-old […]

Kevin Durant was certainly not happy when he was forced to leave the Brooklyn Nets-Toronto Raptors game at Barclays Center on Friday due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. His in-game reaction and body language said it all, moments before he was escorted out of the playing court. Kevin Durant's reaction when told he has […]

Lonzo Ball saved the day for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. In the crucial juncture of the fourth period of the close match between the two teams at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the 23-year-old playmaker made a beautiful defensive stop versus Myles Turner. The Pacers center had a clear look to […]

The extent of Christian Wood’s right ankle sprain remains uncertain but the Houston Rockets medical staff will evaluate him weekly, as confirmed by the team on Friday. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1357879352634007552 The 25-year-old  re-injured that already compromised right ankle on Thursday in the Rockets’ 115-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum. Wood was trying to finish […]

Jimmy Butler is giving it his all for the Miami Heat after missing significant time due to injury and COVID-19 health and safety protocols. In his fourth game back against the Washington Wizards at AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday, Jimmy Buckets went coast to coast for a two-handed hammer to lead his team to a fast […]

Opposing teams should be extra wary each time Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans visit their arena. The Indiana Pacers staff learned that the hard way on Friday, as they had to stop play and fix the rim after the 20-year-old powerhouse nearly brought it down. In the second half of the Pelicans-Pacers game […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics won’t have their two best scorers available in their NBA showdown at Staples Center on Friday. Per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Paul George and Jaylen Brown will both sit out due to injuries. Paul George (foot) and Jaylen Brown (knee) will miss tonight's Clippers-Celtics matchup. (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/YyDiEffJ90 […]

Another high-profile quarterback is expected to be on the move once more, as the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly close to trading away Carson Wentz. Two unnamed NFL personnel sources close to the situation reportedly confirmed this to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday. But the Eagles won’t make it easy for suitors of […]

In just his second season in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has already reached 1,000 career points, making him the second-fastest player to reach the milestone after Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The 20-year-old high-flyer only needed 44 games to eclipse the mark, tying Blake Griffin’s feat in 2010. Per Bleacher Report, […]

The 2021 NBA trade deadline has been pushed back this season, as all 30 franchises will have until March 25 to tinker with their rosters through deals with other teams. We’ve already seen of several blockbuster shockers so far, with perennial All-Stars like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, John Wall, Victor Oladipo, and Chris Paul all […]

LeBron James aligned himself with another all-time great on Thursday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center. The King recorded the eighth triple-double of his career after turning 35 years old, tying Jason Kidd for most all-time, according to ESPN Stats & Info. LeBron’s ability to continue […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has made massive improvements in his game this season, earning a well-deserved compliment from Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors All-Star credited the sweet-shooting forward, claiming Kuz now understands how to play winning basketball. Kuz now play winning basketball. Amazing growth in that area. — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) February […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. swatted Kyle Kuzma’s layup attempt on Thursday, but the Los Angeles Lakers forward made sure to exact his revenge in the ensuing possession. With under five minutes left in the third period of the Nuggets-Lakers showdown at Staples Center, MPJ blocked Kuz’s easy deuce off the glass, which ignited […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert showed his multilingual skills as he answered a Puerto Rican reporter’s question in Spanish on Thursday. Since Spanish isn’t exactly his first or even second language, the Stifle Tower made sure his grammar was on point by asking his good friend and former teammate Ricky Rubio. Gobert re-tweeted a post […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood’s foot problems continue this season, as he re-injured a bothersome right ankle against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum on Thursday. The Rockets were blowing out the home team in the eight-minute mark of the third period when disaster struck. Christian Wood was leading the break and made a […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. put up his best game in a Golden State Warriors jersey and possibly his career at the expense of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-7 swingman erupted for career-best 40 points to lead the Dubs to a 147-116 blowout victory at American Airlines Center. Oubre Jr. came out […]

Indianapolis Colts fans should not keep their hopes up about the possibility of Andrew Luck coming out of retirement next season. Colts owner Jim Irsay made that perfectly clear on Thursday, following endless rumors that the 31-year-old signal-caller will return to replace Philip Rivers, who also announced his retirement from football last month. “He’s (Luck) […]

While Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will likely get the popular vote in this year’s NFL MVP race, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs made a compelling case as to why his teammate Josh Allen should be the recipient of that award. Guesting on the Good Morning Football show on Thursday (via NFL.com’s Nick […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell is one of the most electrifying dunkers in today’s game. However, The Spidah submitted a Shaqtin’ A Fool entry early in the first quarter of the Jazz’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks after flubbing what could have been the easiest two points of his career. Mitchell turned the ball […]