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Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens refused to answer questions regarding his job status during a post-practice press conference on Thursday, instead pivoting to the team’s preparation for their final regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals (via Jeff Risdon of USA TODAY Sports). Several times throughout the 15-minute session, Kitchens refused to bite on […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has arguably been the best offensive playmaker for his team all season long, and he has done it all despite a fractured vertebrae. Landry told reporters that the injury was discovered during OTAs, but also that he elected to play through the injury because he has not missed a […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick does not like being in the spotlight. So when Belichick played a major role in the countdown of the “NFL Top 100,” he decided to share it with the quarterback who helped him win five Super Bowls. Belichick himself selected Brady as one of the QBs for the […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has not played since Nov. 14 as he continues to grapple with a shoulder impingement. While there have been little signs to suggest that Irving is progressing towards returning to action anytime soon, Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson also denied that Irving has Thoracic Bursitis in his shoulder: Kenny […]

The Chicago White Sox have been among the busiest teams in baseball in recent days, inking left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel and designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion to respective deals in free agency. However, it does not appear that the South Siders are finished as they make a push to contend in 2020. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney will miss at least two more games due to abdominal soreness, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle: Kevon Looney, who will miss at least two more games with left abdominal soreness, can't seem to catch a break this season. https://t.co/BZbs1mblgL — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) December 26, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers squared off in an epic Christmas Day clash on Wednesday, with the Clippers narrowly edging out a five-point victory. Kawhi Leonard’s squad has now won each of the first two meetings between the L.A.-based teams, staking their own clam to dominance in Hollywood. The Lakers also have […]

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are part of a much larger story. If you are a student of the history of basketball, you probably understand that great players often “pattern” their games off of generations of previous stars. For example, Richard Hamilton patterned his game after Reggie Miller. Current star Stephen Curry said back in […]

Boston Celtics stars Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown became the first pair of teammates to each drill five 3-pointers on Christmas Day during Wednesday’s win over the Toronto Raptors: Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker are the first teammates in NBA history to each make 5 threes on Christmas 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VdGcW1Qdw6 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 25, […]

Golden State Warriors wing Glenn Robinson III is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets, per ESPN’s Nick Friedell, just in time to draw James Harden as a defensive assignment: Glenn Robinson III is back in the lineup today. Kerr says he will get a lot of time defending Harden today. […]

Milwaukee Bucks MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the most dangerous player in the NBA when gets in the open floor. The “Greek Freak” delivered the goods on Christmas Day in Philadelphia, taking the ball from coast to coast and throwing down a massive jam over Sixers forward Tobias Harris and a trailing Josh Richardson: […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has not played since suffering a ruptured quad tendon against the Toronto Raptors last January, but he is on the verge of a return just about one year later. ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Oladipo is targeting a late-January return: Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is hopeful to return to the […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum gifted Toronto Raptors big man Chris Boucher with a poster for Christmas. Tatum threw down a nasty jam over Boucher during Boston’s 118-102 win over the Raptors on Wednesday (via SportsCenter). TATUM COMING DOWN THE CHIMNEY! 👻 pic.twitter.com/EMYIcHfvHj — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 25, 2019 Talk about a rack attack. Of […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown probably understands that ice skating is popular around this time of year. He just wanted to let Raptors wing Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in on the fun. Brown put Hollis-Jefferson on skates with a vicious double crossover during a Christmas Day matchup between the Celtics and Raptors on Wednesday (via Bleacher Report). […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter had not played a game outside of the United States since November of 2018. That is, until he took the floor Scotiabank Arena on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Kanter has been outwardly critical of Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who just last January issued an international arrest warrant […]

Nick Young certainly made Christmas Day 2019 one to remember. The 12-year NBA veteran got engaged to longtime girlfriend—who is also the mother of his son, Nick Jr. and daughter, Navi—Keonna Green on Wednesday: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gS8aSnv3O/ CONGRATS @NickSwagyPYoung on getting engaged on X-MAS! pic.twitter.com/262EyVUc1C — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 25, 2019 Young and Green originally started dating […]

The New York Knicks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks last February in part because they wanted to free up another max cap slot to make a run at two superstars in free agency. But when the Knicks struck out on the likes of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, forward Julius Randle suddenly became […]

The Golden State Warriors were not expecting rookie guard Ky Bowman to see heavy minutes after signing the former Boston College star to a two-way contract in July. But thanks in part to a slew of injuries, Bowman has been a major contributor for a Dubs squad that is in transition mode. Bowman is allowed […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is quickly establishing himself as one of the most dominant all-around players in the NBA. Just one season after capturing the league MVP, Antetokounmpo has increased his scoring (31.0 points) and rebounding (12.9 boards) averages while trouncing the rest of the league in terms of Player Efficiency Rating (34.5). He […]

The Miami Heat are continuing to have plenty of fun as they indulge in the giving spirit of the holidays. Heat center Meyers Leonard jokingly gave teammate Jimmy Butler a signed apology ball after Leonard stole a rebound from Butler during Miami’s win over the New York Knicks on Monday: Meyers Leonard said he got […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to honor Paul George during lineup introductions when George makes his return to OKC as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night: Thunder will have something planned for Paul George during lineup introductions. Sense is that he’ll be given a much better reception than what Kevin Durant […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss his seventh straight game on Sunday afternoon against the Charlotte Hornets, but Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said that Smart is making progress after dealing with infections in both of his eyes: Brad Stevens on Marcus Smart: "Marcus Smart is doing better. He was … going to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is doubtful to play on Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets due to a thoracic muscle strain in his rib cage area. But James–who earlier this week said that he does not believe in load management–is also reportedly dealing with a groin injury, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN: […]

Boston Celtics wing Gordon Hayward is expected to return on Christmas Day against the Toronto Raptors after logging a “strong” workout this morning, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN: Brad Stevens says Gordon Hayward had a strong workout this morning. Won’t play today but says he expects him to be probable after today – meaning […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry continues to ramp up activity as he heals from a broken left hand suffered at the beginning of the 2019-20 season. Curry has been doing “basketball movements” according to head coach Steve Kerr, though he has yet to pick up a ball: Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry has […]

The Golden State Warriors received some good news on Sunday after rookie forward Eric Paschall’s knee MRI came back clean. Paschall practiced on Sunday and is questionable for tomorrow night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic: Eric Paschall’s MRI was clean. He practiced today. Questionable for tomorrow vs Wolves. […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell understands just how much his family sacrificed in order to help him live out his dream of playing in the NBA. So when he signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Clippers at the start of last season, the moment resonated with everyone that had helped Harrell […]

The Golden State Warriors are well en route to a top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. At 6-24, the Dubs currently have a share of the worst record in the NBA, and there is a real chance that neither Klay Thompson nor Stephen Curry play again this season. But despite having a golden–no pun […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry apparently does not hold anything back when it comes to celebrating the holidays. Curry dressed up as The Grinch and sang songs from Dr. Suess’ classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” along with his wife, Ayesha, at his annual “Christmas with the Currys” event in Oakland on Saturday: […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was the one who helped to recruit LeBron James to Hollywood during the summer of 2018. He has always acknowledged that LeBron is a generational talent. Yet, Johnson believes that James’ son, Bronny, could end up being even better than his father. TMZ Sports caught up with Magic, who […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not play in Sunday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder as teammate Paul George makes his return to OKC. Leonard continues to play the injury management card with his knee: As expected, no Kawhi Leonard in OKC today. JaMychal Green remains questionable. pic.twitter.com/fzB3hfScz3 — Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) December […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle suggested on Sunday that star wing Luka Doncic could make his return sometime after Christmas: Rick Carlisle on Luka Doncic’s pending return: “The group of games after Christmas is definitely in play, but nothing has been determined yet.” — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 22, 2019 Doncic has not played […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony missed Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a knee injury, but he does not envision missing a long period of time. Anthony spoke to reporters on Friday, initially saying he had actually hoped to play in Saturday’s game and that he does not see the contusion as […]

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford tweeted out his praise of Isaiah Thomas in the aftermath of Thomas’ interaction with a pair of hecklers during Saturday night’s matchup between the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Crawford said that Thomas handled the incident with “class” and “calmness:” Proud […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Terry Rozier will return to the TD Garden in Boston on Sunday for the first regular season game since he was a member of the Celtics during the 2018-19 season. Rozier told Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer that he is excited for the energy in the building after getting a warm reception […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has had plenty of success in his first year in charge of the purple and gold. Vogel has helped lead the Lakers to a 24-5 record, the best mark in the Western Conference. He is also drawing inspiration — like many before him — from boxing movies. Only […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fans who sparked a viral moment by heckling Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas and prompted him to enter the stands on Saturday night have been banned from the Wells Fargo Center for 12 months, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The 2 fans who yelled obscenities at and made obscene gestures […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie wing Matisse Thybulle has been ruled out for at least two weeks with a right knee sprain, according to Derek Bodner of The Athletic: #sixers rookie Matisse Thybulle is out indefinitely with a right knee sprain and a bone bruise. He will be re-evaluated in approximately 2 weeks. The injury is the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is one of the smartest players in NBA history. He is also notoriously stingy. The veteran helped the Thunder send a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves into overtime on Dec. 6 after Paul earned a technical free throw for OKC by alerting officials to Jordan Bell’s untucked jersey, […]