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Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz put New Orleans Pelicans star Jrue Holiday on skates with a shifty behind-the-back move that led to a highlight-reel jam on Sunday afternoon. M A R K E L L E 😤 F U L T Z pic.twitter.com/F5hScSYwvX — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 15, 2019 Fultz is one of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement on a five-year deal with left-hander Madison Bumgarner, according to ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic: Madison Bumgarner will get $85 million over five years from the Diamondbacks, a source confirms to ESPN. Arizona was Bumgarner’s top choice, and when the Diamondbacks went […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford will in fact play on Sunday night against the Brooklyn Nets, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Al Horford will play — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) December 15, 2019 Pompey had previously reported that Horford was questionable due knee and hamstring soreness, but it appears that the veteran […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was supposed to be a potential centerpiece of the blockbuster that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead, Ball has been coming off the bench for a New Orleans team that is 6-20 and 14th in the Western Conference. However, the move is more about adding […]

The Los Angeles Angels finally gave Mike Trout a legitimate co-star by signing Anthony Rendon to a seven-year, $245 million contract during the Winter Meetings. While Rendon said that he and his family considered a number of options, he was ultimately swayed by general manager Billy Eppler’s assertions that the Angels were still looking to […]

Washington Wizards head coach suggested that point guard Isaiah Thomas could return for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Brooks told reporters–including Fred Katz of The Athletic–that there was a “really good chance” that Thomas could make his return in the Motor City: Moe Wagner (ankle) is “most likely out” for tomorrow in Detroit, […]

The Washington Nationals are “focused” on signing third baseman Josh Donaldson, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: Nats still appear focused on Josh Donaldson. Question is whether they go to 4th year. Braves seen as main competitor now, though several others have been involved. Washington plan B/C could be Maikel Franco. Could also look […]

The Philadelphia 76ers might be without both of their frontcourt stars as they prepare to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Keith Pompey of thePhiladelphia Inquirer reported that Joel Embiid is likely to miss Sunday’s contest, with Al Horford also questionable due to knee and hamstring issues: Joel Embiid is listed as doubtful for the […]

The Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians pulled off the first blockbuster of the MLB offseason on Sunday, as the Indians agreed to send two-time American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber to the Rangers in exchange for outfielder Delino DeShields Jr. and hard-throwing reliever Emmanuel Clase: OF Delino DeShields Jr. and RHP Emmanuel Clase heading […]

LeBron James has had plenty of special moments during his playing career. Multiple NBA championships and MVP awards have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players ever, and his Los Angeles Lakers are rolling through the league right now. But on Saturday night, James had a special moment as a father. LeBron posted […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is likely to miss at least a couple of weeks after suffering a moderate ankle sprain during a loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Although Doncic will miss a tough stretch against some top-tier Eastern Conference squads, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports the “Mavs feel they dodged a […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is becoming one of the most well-rounded centers in the NBA. The third-year man out of Kentucky notched another triple-double on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 18 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists. Adebayo also recorded two steals and two blocks, for good measure. […]

Miami Heat wing Dion Waiters has yet to play during the 2019-20 NBA season due to a series of suspensions. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the latest suspension — which was levied against Waiters on Thursday night — stems from a social media post of Waiters on a boat after he previously informed […]

The Texas Rangers are in the final stages of a deal that would send two-time American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber from the Cleveland Indians to Arlington. A deal is close, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan: Kluber to #Rangers is close, sources tell The Athletic. — […]

Not every team in the league can boast a pair of top-five NBA players like the Los Angeles Lakers. Not every squad remains fully healthy throughout the course of an 82-game season. And not every roster can fit well with their head coach. Some cream rises to the top, but all too often there are […]

The New York Knicks picked up their second consecutive win on Friday night after they came from behind to beat the Sacramento Kings, marking the first time that the Knicks have recorded back-to-back wins. Knicks interim head coach Mike Miller and forward Julius Randle were emphatic stating just how important it was to earn such […]

The Chicago Bulls scored just 73 points during their loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, the lowest total in the NBA this year. They had just 50 points through the first three quarters. Still, Jim Boylen tried to spin a negative into a positive by stating that Chicago’s transition defense must have been […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young is not afraid to take ownership for his shortcomings. Young said that he he felt he let his team down during Atlanta’s 110-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, citing a number of easy missed field goals (via ESPN): “For me, trying to be one of […]

LeBron James was a basketball phenom well before he reached the NBA. He earned the reputation as a generational prospect playing high school basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary high school in his hometown of Akron, OH, dominating the prep circuit and earning enough hype to be selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2003 […]

The perception of the conventional NBA point guard has evolved over time. But from Bob Cousy and Walt Frazier to John Stockton and Jason Kidd, the point guard position always meant the player that could control the game and run the offense. That all changed when Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook entered the league. Here […]

With the third pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz select… Klay Thompson? It happens every year in the NBA. A potential superstar falls through the cracks or is not regarded as a system fit for teams picking at the top of the draft. Instead of selecting Thompson with the third pick after […]

The Washington Nationals officially have a hole at third base with Anthony Rendon joining the Los Angeles Angels. Though they could look to sign Josh Donaldson, they may prefer to swing a deal for Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Nats still have interest in Josh Donaldson. May […]

The Chicago Cubs have been involved in plenty of trade rumors since the start of the Winter Meetings. But while third baseman Kris Bryant and catcher Willson Contreras have been the two names tossed around most often, teams are also interested in one of Chicago’s top arms. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that Cubs […]

Welcome to the league, Matisse Thybulle. No, Thybulle did not get dunked on. Instead, Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker practically sat on his back as he converted an absurd three-pointer plus the foul against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. 3️⃣ + 1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/RJ5KH81e1X — Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 13, 2019 Thybulle chased Walker off […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic might soon get the James Harden treatment from opposing defenses. The Mavs star is in the midst of one of the most sensational sophomore seasons in NBA history, and head coaches around the league are beginning to realize just how big a problem he is offensively. Detroit Pistons head coach […]

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA are set to announce that the league is launching a new G League franchise in Mexico at the start of the 2020-21 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: The NBA will launch a G League team in Mexico starting the 2020-21 season. Commissioner Adam Silver is announcing […]

James Harden’s scoring prowess for the Houston Rockets is a marvel among players and coaches around the NBA… but former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is not impressed. Pippen said that Harden’s latest outburst–a 55-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers–is not impressive because James Harden is “launching” shots: Scottie Pippen is not likely watching the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have their backs against the wall as they prepare to face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Indy has lost two straight after a crushing defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday, and they are on the verge of being eliminated from playoff […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley entered this season with big expectations. The 2018 NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year had the most yards from scrimmage in football last year, and it seemed as though he was on the cusp of superstardom. But Barkley suffered an ankle injury in Week 3 against the […]

The Green Bay Packers are “hopeful” that cornerback Kevin King will play on Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Bears after King sat out this past Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury: After being a bit of a surprise inactive last week after he was a full participant in practice last Friday, CB Kevin King (shoulder) […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry said that he fully expects to be ready for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Houston Texans despite being bothered by a hamstring injury (via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk): Henry has been dealing with a hamstring issue for the last few weeks and seemed to be bothered by […]

The New York Mets have “had a dialogue” with the Houston Astros regarding shortstop Carlos Correa, according to Andy Martino of SNY.tv, who also iterated that nothing is “imminent.” Sources say Mets have had dialogue with the Astros about Carlos Correa. Nothing imminent. — Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 12, 2019 This comes just one day […]

The Los Angeles Angels have expressed interest in trading for Cleveland Indians star pitcher Corey Kluber, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic: The Angels have expressed interest in trading for Indians right-hander Corey Kluber, sources tell The Athletic. The club has prioritized its pursuit of Anthony Rendon, but they’re exploring all options. — Fabian […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are steamrolling through the NBA. Though many predicted that LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be the best duo in the league, few could have expected the Lakers to jump out to the NBA’s best record at 21-3 (entering play on Wednesday night). Both James and Davis have dominated, while veteran […]

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan had some fun with frontcourt partner Jarrett Allen ahead of theit matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jordan used an air-horn to mock combing and grooming Allen’s afro before the Nets and Hornets got ready to tip things off. DeAndre Jordan grooming his protege 😂 pic.twitter.com/3GGmDVpjJk — ClutchPoints […]

There is still no love lost between Orlando Magic fans and current Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. The former Magic star was booed by the crowd at the Amway Center as he checked into Wednesday night’s game between Orlando and L.A. Boos for Dwight Howard in Orlando. https://t.co/OgN7kpxRbm — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 12, 2019 […]

The depleted Washington Wizards have applied for a hardship exception due to the fact that they have five different players with separate injuries, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic: The Wizards have applied for a hardship exception, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. Exception would allow the team to go over the max of 15 players to […]

We are inching towards the new year, which means that the NBA is entering that prime time of the season where trade rumors start flying around. Stars like Kevin Love have already grown accustomed to hearing their names involved in trade talks, but role players are more commonly involved. Minnesota Timberwolves wing Robert Covington could […]

Remember last May, when Kawhi Leonard was dominating the NBA playoffs and preparing to send the whole city of Toronto into a frenzy? And remember when Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers got on live television and openly said that Leonard was the “most like Jordan” (yes, Michael Jordan) that the game has seen […]